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% indicates the percent of pro-LGBTQ+ issues this candidate supports * indicates incumbent
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β ASHLEY EHASZ- D
Endorsed by Keystone Equality, 100% positive on LGBTQ+ issues and legislation. Click here for questions and legislation information. Supports the Equality Act (H. R. 5) and the Respect for Marriage Act.
"I would immediately join my Democratic Pennsylvania delegation colleagues in cosponsoring and voting for the Equality Act, which would expand the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Fair Housing Act to include protections for LGBTQ Americans. Shamefully, my opponent, Brian Fitzpatrick, has not cosponsored this bill."
"As someone who fought for the rights of others overseas, Iβm committed to protecting those same rights here at home. During my time in the military, I witnessed the devastating effects of discrimination through Trumpβs transgender ban. I believe that it is the responsibility of leadership to protect and uplift marginalized people. I publicly opposed the banning of pride flags by the Central Bucks County School Board and the removal of pride flags from places of worship in our district while my opponent, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, stayed silent. In congress, I would be a vocal advocate for our LGBTQIA+ community. Students deserve to feel safe at school, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, so they can learn and grow with their peers."
"I am a strong believer in educatorsβ expertise, the importance of Title IX, and the ability of trans students to participate, so I was horrified by my opponentβs vote in favor of the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023."
"In 2023, a number of conservative candidates ran for school boards across Bucks County on platforms that involved discrimination against LGBTQ+ students in the form of bathroom bills, prohibiting trans girls from participating in girlsβ sports, and book bans. I spoke out about these candidates and their agendas while my opponent, Brian Fitzpatrick, actually endorsed several of the Moms for Liberty candidates. I campaigned hard for their opponents, who wanted to protect LGBTQ+ students in schools, and with the hard work of the whole team - they won!"
π«*BRIAN FITZPATRICK - R
Has not returned questionnaire.
While Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick has voted in favor of Pro-LGBTQ+ legislation like the Respect for Marriage Act and the Equality Act (H. R. 5), he voted in favor of the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023 which aims to prevent transgender people from participating in school athletic programs for women or girls.
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*BRENDAN F BOYLE- D
Has not returned questionnaire.
Voted for the Respect for Marriage Act which repealed the Defense of Marriage Act and requires states to recognize marriages that are lawfully preformed in another state. Protects LGBTQ+ marriages.
Voted for the Equality Act (H. R. 5), which prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity with respect to businesses, employment, housing, federally funded programs, and other settings,
AARON BASHIR- R
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π«*DWIGHT EVANS- D
Has not returned questionnaire.
Voted for the Respect for Marriage Act which repealed the Defense of Marriage Act and requires states to recognize marriages that are lawfully preformed in another state. Protects LGBTQ+ marriages.
Voted for the Equality Act (H. R. 5), which prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity with respect to businesses, employment, housing, federally funded programs, and other settings,
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*MADELEINE DEAN- D
Has not returned questionnaire.
Voted for the Respect for Marriage Act which repealed the Defense of Marriage Act and requires states to recognize marriages that are lawfully preformed in another state. Protects LGBTQ+ marriages.
Voted for the Equality Act (H. R. 5), which prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity with respect to businesses, employment, housing, federally funded programs, and other settings,
DAVID WINKLER- R
CHUCK KELLER- I
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β *MARY GAY SCANLON- D
Endorsed by Keystone Equality, 100% positive on LGBTQ+ issues and legislation. Click here for questions and legislation information. Voted for the Equality Act (H. R. 5). Voted for the Respect for Marriage Act.
Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon is the author and prime sponsor of the Do No Harm Act which would protect religious freedom but ensure no one could use their religion to deny others access to healthcare, government funded services, and protections under the Civil Rights Act.
ALFE GOODWIN- R
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β *CHRISSY HOULAHAN- D
Endorsed by Keystone Equality, 100% positive on LGBTQ+ issues and legislation. Click here for questions and legislation information. Supports the Equality Act. Voted for the Respect for Marriage Act which protects LGBTQ+ marriages. Voted for the Equality Act (H. R. 5). Member of Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus.
NEIL YOUNG- R
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β *SUSAN WILD- D
Endorsed by Keystone Equality, 100% positive on LGBTQ+ issues and legislation. Co-sponser of the Equality Act which would prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in areas including public accommodations, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the judicial system. Member of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus. Click here for questions and legislation information. Voted for the Equality Act (H. R. 5). Voted for the Respect for Marriage Act.
"I was an original co-sponsor on the Equality Act when it was first introduced in the 117th Congress. As a member of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus, I remain committed to passing the legislation in the next Congress."
"I am vehemently opposed to legislation like the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. This misnomer title is nothing more than an attempt to discriminate against and isolate transgender children, thinly veiled under a bogus attempt to protect womensβ rights."
Opposes critical appropriations bills required to fund the government if they include riders limiting access to gender-affirming care. "An illustrative example of this was my vocal opposition to poison-pill amendments in the NDAAββ amendments which would have significantly hindered LGBTQ+ Americans from joining the armed services. Having grown up in a military family, I know that keeping our military strong is essential to national security. Hindering access to military careers for the LGBTQ+ community is both draconian in its discrimination and its disservice to the strength and breadth of the U.S. military."
RYAN E MACKENZIE- R
LEWIS SHUPE- I
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*MATT CARTWRIGHT- D
Has not returned questionnaire.
Voted for the Respect for Marriage Act which repealed the Defense of Marriage Act and requires states to recognize marriages that are lawfully preformed in another state. Protects LGBTQ+ marriages.
Voted for the Equality Act (H. R. 5), which prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity with respect to businesses, employment, housing, federally funded programs, and other settings,
ROB BRESNAHAN JR- R
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β AMANDA WALDMAN- D
Endorsed by Keystone Equality, 100% positive on LGBTQ+ issues and legislation. Click here for questions and legislation information. Supports the Equality Act.
"I have been an LGBTQIA+ ally since elementary school and taught my sons to stand up to bullies everywhere. At that time, I didn't know I was fostering a safe space for my own son to come out when he was ready - a place he knew he would be supported, loved and championed in everything. This momma bear has never backed down from putting myself in the line of fire to protect others, and I've yet to meet a bully who wasn't cowering and running away by the time I was done with them. I will ALWAYS step up for others, and I will ALWAYS stand up to bullies & fight for everyone to be seen as equal, not "other"."
π«*DAN MEUSER- R
Has not returned questionnaire.
Voted against the Respect for Marriage Act which repealed the Defense of Marriage Act and requires states to recognize marriages that are lawfully preformed in another state. Protects LGBTQ+ marriages.
Voted against the Equality Act (H. R. 5), which prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity with respect to businesses, employment, housing, federally funded programs, and other settings,
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π«*SCOTT PERRY- R
Has not returned questionnaire.
Voted against the Respect for Marriage Act which repealed the Defense of Marriage Act and requires states to recognize marriages that are lawfully preformed in another state. Protects LGBTQ+ marriages.
Voted against the Equality Act (H. R. 5), which prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity with respect to businesses, employment, housing, federally funded programs, and other settings,
JANELLE STELSON- D
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π«*LLOYD K SMUCKER- R
Has not returned questionnaire.
Voted against the Respect for Marriage Act which repealed the Defense of Marriage Act and requires states to recognize marriages that are lawfully preformed in another state. Protects LGBTQ+ marriages.
Voted against the Equality Act (H. R. 5), which prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity with respect to businesses, employment, housing, federally funded programs, and other settings,
JIM ATKINSON- D
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SUMMER LEE- D
JAMES HAYES- R
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β BETH FARNHAM- D
Endorsed by Keystone Equality, 100% positive on LGBTQ+ issues and legislation. Would vote for the Equality Act or similar legislation to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in areas including education, federal funding, employment, housing, and the judicial system. Click here for questions and legislation information.
"Only when we can create the families we choose are we truly free. We should always be allowed to partner with the consenting adults who love us and decide when, how, and if we have offspring. Discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics), disability, or religion is unAmerican. Separation of Church and State is vital for American Democracy... I support national standards of comprehensive and LGBTQIA+ -inclusive sexuality instruction. Students of sexuality instruction should be presented with many examples of relationships, not just heteronormative ones. In 2019, I worked with other members of grassroots groups to remove the religiously-based sex ed from a crisis pregnancy center from two local public school districts. Please visit my website to read my positions on Reproductive Freedom and other important issues at www bethfarnhamforcongress@gmail.com . Together, we CHOOSE DEMOCRACY!"
π«*JOHN JOYCE- R
Has not returned questionnaire.
Voted against the Respect for Marriage Act which repealed the Defense of Marriage Act and requires states to recognize marriages that are lawfully preformed in another state. Protects LGBTQ+ marriages.
Voted against the Equality Act (H. R. 5), which prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity with respect to businesses, employment, housing, federally funded programs, and other settings,
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π«*GUY RESCHENTHALER- R
Has not returned questionnaire.
Voted against the Respect for Marriage Act which repealed the Defense of Marriage Act and requires states to recognize marriages that are lawfully preformed in another state. Protects LGBTQ+ marriages.
Voted against the Equality Act (H. R. 5), which prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity with respect to businesses, employment, housing, federally funded programs, and other settings,
CHRIS DZIADOS- D
ADAM HALFHILL- I
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π«*GLENN GT THOMPSON- R
Has not returned questionnaire.
Voted against the Respect for Marriage Act which repealed the Defense of Marriage Act and requires states to recognize marriages that are lawfully preformed in another state. Protects LGBTQ+ marriages.
Voted against the Equality Act (H. R. 5), which prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity with respect to businesses, employment, housing, federally funded programs, and other settings,
ZACH WOMER- D
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π«*MIKE KELLY- R
Has not returned questionnaire.
Voted against the Respect for Marriage Act which repealed the Defense of Marriage Act and requires states to recognize marriages that are lawfully preformed in another state. Protects LGBTQ+ marriages.
Voted against the Equality Act (H. R. 5), which prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity with respect to businesses, employment, housing, federally funded programs, and other settings,
PRESTON NOURI- D
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CHRIS DELUZIO- D
ROB MERCURI- R