These GOP Senate candidates oppose marriage equality. They have a chance at winning

Republican Senate candidates have made clear they support an erosion of equality protections, making their extremist views on marriage equality, abortion access, and other freedoms central to their campaigns.

On June 26, 2015, the White House was lit with the colors of the rainbow in celebration of the Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage.
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Last week, 157 House Republicans voted against the Respect for Marriage Act, which would enshrine the right to same-sex and interracial marriage into law. Every House Democrat voted in favor of the bill. The U.S. Senate is expected to vote on the legislation in August.

Retiring Sens. Rob Portman (R-OH) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) have signaled their support for the legislation. However, their potential replacements and a majority of 2022 Republican Senate candidates fiercely oppose marriage equality — despite 94% of Americans supporting interracial marriages and 71% supporting same-sex marriage. Here’s where Republican Senate candidates in competitive elections stand:

Ohio

State of Play: Rob Portman (R-OH) is retiring. The seat is open.

Republican Nominee: J.D. Vance

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