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Voter Guides > Special U.S. Senate Election

Election Day: DONATE
Tuesday, January 19, 2010

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Scott Brown

Martha Coakley

Joseph Kennedy

Candidates are in Alphabetical Order
Scott Brown
Republican
Wrentham
Martha Coakley
Democrat
Medford
Joseph Kennedy
Unenrolled
Dedham
1. Would you support or oppose repeal of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) that only recognizes heterosexual marriage?
OPPOSE
SUPPORT
SUPPORT
2. Would you support or oppose a federal Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA), which would repeal all state laws restricting abortion?
OPPOSE
SUPPORT
No Response
3. Would you support a federal law, such as the proposed Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which would override the religious freedom protections in Massachusetts’ employment non-discrimination laws?
OPPOSE
SUPPORT
No Response
4. Would you support or oppose the current “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” armed forces policy that prevents homosexuals from serving openly in the military?
SUPPORT
OPPOSE
No Response
5. Would you support or oppose conscience protections for health care workers beliefs?
SUPPORT
OPPOSE
No Response
6. Would you support or oppose federal legislation limiting the ability of government to take private land by eminent domain for other private development purposes?
SUPPORT
No Response
No Response
7. Would you support or oppose repeal of the federal estate tax (the so-called “death tax”)?
SUPPORT
No Response
No Response
8. Would you support or oppose inclusion of a public option in any federal government health care overhaul legislation?
OPPOSE
SUPPORT
No Response
9. Would you support or oppose taxpayer funding of abortion?
OPPOSE
SUPPORT
No Response
10. Would you support or oppose amnesty for illegal aliens?
OPPOSE
SUPPORT
No Response

Candidate positions are from voting records, questionnaires, public statements, and other sources. 
Nothing in this guide is to be construed as an endorsement of any candidate. 

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The Special Election to elect a replacement for the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy will be held on Tuesday, January 19, 2010. The candidates running for the seat are:

  • Scott Brown (R-Wrentham) - Website
  • Martha Coakley (D-Medford) - Website
  • Joseph Kennedy (U-Dedham) - Website

Massachusetts Family Institute, as a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization cannot endorse or support any candidate in this or any race. However, in an effort to help voters cast an educated vote on Tuesday, January 19th, we have compiled this Voter Guide.

This non-partisan Voter Guide was prepared according to IRS guidelines for distribution by 501(c)3 non-profits and churches.

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