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Jan Brewer on Drugs
Republican Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jan Brewer on other issues.
  • Don't sacrifice safety to murderous thugs of drug cartels. (Oct 2011)
Doug Ducey on Drugs
Republican Governor: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Doug Ducey on other issues.
  • Opposes recreational legalization of marijuana. (Oct 2018)
  • Crack down on drunk/drugged drivers. (Jan 2018)
  • Drug addiction is an epidemic plaguing our entire country. (Jan 2017)
  • Ramp up border patrol to end drug importation. (Jan 2016)
  • Rated F by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
Fred DuVal on Drugs
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for the full quote OR click here for Fred DuVal on other issues.
  • Follow the will of the voters on recreational marijuana use. (Jul 2014)
Steve Farley on Drugs
Democratic candidate for Arizona Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Steve Farley on other issues.
  • Treat addicted cons to reduce crime. (Sep 2017)
  • Making marijuana business legitimate. (Jul 2017)
David Garcia on Drugs
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Garcia on other issues.
  • Decriminalize marijuana use & possession. (Oct 2018)
Phil Gordon on Drugs
Mayor of Phoenix: Click here for Phil Gordon on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Marco Lopez on Drugs
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Marco Lopez on other issues.
    No stance on record.
JL Mealer on Drugs
Independent for Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for JL Mealer on other issues.
  • Asylum for insider aliens turning in drug smugglers. (Sep 2011)
  • Drug use is a hazard to other people. (Sep 2011)

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Deedra Abboud on Drugs
Democratic candidate for Arizona U.S. Senate: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Deedra Abboud on other issues.
  • Marijuana isn't a gateway drug. (Mar 2018)
  • Let states make their own cannabis decisions. (Dec 2017)
  • Leave legalization to the voter. (Jul 2017)
Joe Arpaio on Drugs
Republican Candidate for Arizona U. S. Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Joe Arpaio on other issues.
  • Wall on U.S. Southern border will keep the drugs out. (Sep 2017)
  • Fight drug trafficking around the world. (Aug 2016)
Jeff Flake on Drugs
Republican Representative (AZ-6); Senate challenger: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Flake on other issues.
  • Voted NO on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
  • War on Drugs has abused Bill of Rights . (Dec 2000)
  • Rated +20 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
  • Rated C by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Nov 2016)
Ann Kirkpatrick on Drugs
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ann Kirkpatrick on other issues.
  • Protect state marijuana laws from federal interference. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
  • Disallow buying marijuana with food stamps. (May 2015)
Doug Marks on Drugs
Libertarian candidate for Arizona U. S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Doug Marks on other issues.
  • Drug prohibition should all end. (Mar 2018)
Martha McSally on Drugs
Republican appointee for Arizona U.S. Senator: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Martha McSally on other issues.
  • No legalization of medical or recreational cannabis. (Oct 2018)
  • Authored bill increasing penalties for drug spotters. (Mar 2015)
  • Rated C by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Nov 2016)
  • Sponsored bill for combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
JL Mealer on Drugs
Independent Senate candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for JL Mealer on other issues.
  • Asylum for insider aliens turning in drug smugglers. (Sep 2011)
  • Drug use is a hazard to other people. (Sep 2011)
Kyrsten Sinema on Drugs
Democratic candidate for Arizona U.S. Senator: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Kyrsten Sinema on other issues.
  • Decriminalize marijuana possession. (Nov 2006)
  • Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
  • Immunity for banks offering services to marijuana businesses. (Apr 2015)
  • Sponsored bill for combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)

House:


Ron Barber on Drugs
Democrat (District 2): Click here for Ron Barber on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Andy Biggs on Drugs
Republican (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Andy Biggs on other issues.
  • Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
Trent Franks on Drugs
Republican Representative (AZ-2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Trent Franks on other issues.
  • Voted NO on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
  • Rated -10 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
  • Rated F by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
  • Disallow buying marijuana with food stamps. (May 2015)
Ruben Gallego on Drugs
Democratic House Member (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ruben Gallego on other issues.
  • Rated A by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
Paul Gosar on Drugs
Republican (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Paul Gosar on other issues.
  • Rated F by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
Raul Grijalva on Drugs
Democratic Representative (AZ-7): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Raul Grijalva on other issues.
  • Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
  • Rated +10 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
  • End harsher sentencing for crack vs. powder cocaine. (Jun 2007)
  • Allow rehabilitated drug convicts get student loans. (Jan 2008)
  • Expunge records for first drug offenders after probation. (Jul 2011)
  • Exclude industrial hemp from definition of marijuana. (May 2011)
  • Sponsored no federal enforcement against legal state marijuana. (Apr 2013)
  • Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Feb 2013)
  • Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
  • Rated B+ by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
  • Immunity for banks offering services to marijuana businesses. (May 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
  • Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
  • Let states legalize industrial hemp. (Apr 2009)
Ann Kirkpatrick on Drugs
Democrat (District 2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ann Kirkpatrick on other issues.
  • Protect state marijuana laws from federal interference. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
  • Disallow buying marijuana with food stamps. (May 2015)
Debbie Lesko on Drugs
Republican (District 8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Lesko on other issues.
  • Legalization of pot will only hurt our children. (Jul 2018)
  • Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
  • PVS:Oppose recreational marijuana. (Aug 2018)
Martha McSally on Drugs
Republican House Member (District 2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Martha McSally on other issues.
  • No legalization of medical or recreational cannabis. (Oct 2018)
  • Authored bill increasing penalties for drug spotters. (Mar 2015)
  • Rated C by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Nov 2016)
  • Sponsored bill for combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
Tom O`Halleran on Drugs
Democrat (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom O`Halleran on other issues.
  • Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
David Schweikert on Drugs
Republican (District 6): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for David Schweikert on other issues.
  • Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
  • Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
Kyrsten Sinema on Drugs
Democrat (District 9): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Kyrsten Sinema on other issues.
  • Decriminalize marijuana possession. (Nov 2006)
  • Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
  • Immunity for banks offering services to marijuana businesses. (Apr 2015)
  • Sponsored bill for combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
Greg Stanton on Drugs
Democrat (District 9): Click here for Greg Stanton on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Former candidates & officeholders:


Janet Napolitano-Gov on Drugs
Former Democratic Governor; now in Cabinet: Click here for Janet Napolitano-Gov on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Frank Riggs on Drugs
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for Frank Riggs on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ed Pastor on Drugs
Democratic Representative (AZ-4): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Ed Pastor on other issues.
  • Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated Zero by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Dec 2006)
  • End harsher sentencing for crack vs. powder cocaine. (Jun 2007)
  • Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
  • Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
Matt Salmon on Drugs
Republican (District 5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Matt Salmon on other issues.
  • Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
  • Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
  • Disallow buying marijuana with food stamps. (May 2015)
  • Ban federal funding for needle-exchange programs. (Mar 1999)
Jane Dee Hull on Drugs
Former Republican Governor (1997-2002): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jane Dee Hull on other issues.
  • More federal funding for all aspects of Drug War. (Aug 2000)
  • States should make drug policy, not feds. (Aug 2001)
J.D. Hayworth on Drugs
2010 Republican challenger; previously US Representative: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for J.D. Hayworth on other issues.
  • Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted YES on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
  • War on Drugs has abused Bill of Rights . (Dec 2000)
  • Ban federal funding for needle-exchange programs. (Mar 1999)
J.D. Hayworth on Drugs
Republican (until 2007) (District 6): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for J.D. Hayworth on other issues.
  • Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted YES on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
  • War on Drugs has abused Bill of Rights . (Dec 2000)
  • Ban federal funding for needle-exchange programs. (Mar 1999)
Stuart Starky on Drugs
2004 former Democrat challenger; also ran for Senate in '00: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Stuart Starky on other issues.
  • Decriminalize, if not legalize, marijuana. (Oct 2004)
  • Tax credits for costs of drug treatment. (Aug 2004)
  • Decriminalize medical marijuana. (Jul 2002)
Bob Stump on Drugs
Former GOP (until 2010) (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bob Stump on other issues.
  • Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
Don Bivens on Drugs
Former Democratic Challenger (2012): Click here for Don Bivens on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jeff Flake on Drugs
Republican Representative (AZ-6); Senate challenger: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Flake on other issues.
  • Voted NO on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
  • War on Drugs has abused Bill of Rights . (Dec 2000)
  • Rated +20 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
  • Rated C by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Nov 2016)
Rudy Garcia on Drugs
2010 Democratic challenger (lost primary); previously Mayor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rudy Garcia on other issues.
  • Drug use morality depends on type of drugs and their use. (Mar 2010)
Gabby Giffords on Drugs
Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Gabby Giffords on other issues.
  • Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
  • Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
Rodney Glassman on Drugs
2010 Democratic Challenger: Click here for Rodney Glassman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bryan Hackbarth on Drugs
Republican Challenger (lost 2012 primary): Click here for Bryan Hackbarth on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jim Kolbe on Drugs
Republican (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jim Kolbe on other issues.
  • Voted NO on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
Harry Mitchell on Drugs
Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Harry Mitchell on other issues.
  • Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
  • Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
Jim Pederson on Drugs
Democratic challenger, state party chair: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Pederson on other issues.
  • Candidate’s son sentenced for using oxycontin. (Sep 2006)
Ben Quayle on Drugs
Republican (lost 2012 primary) (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ben Quayle on other issues.
  • Secure borders to stop illegal immigrants & drugs. (May 2011)
Rick Renzi on Drugs
Republican Representative (AZ-1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rick Renzi on other issues.
  • Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
  • Rated -20 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
David Ruben on Drugs
Democratic Challenger (lost 2012 primary): Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Ruben on other issues.
  • Get our ethics straight. (May 2012)
Richard Carmona on Drugs
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Richard Carmona on other issues.
  • Have a rational debate on decriminalizing marijuana. (Sep 2012)
  • Decriminalizing marijuana would reduce prison population. (Sep 2012)
Mark Kelly on Drugs
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Mark Kelly on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jon Kyl on Drugs
Republican Jr Senator (AZ; retiring 2012): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jon Kyl on other issues.
  • Voted YES on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
  • Voted YES on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
  • Require chemical resellers to certify against meth use. (Sep 2007)
Jim Lamon on Drugs
Republican Challenger: Click here for Jim Lamon on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Blake Masters on Drugs
Republican Challenger: Click here for Blake Masters on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John McCain on Drugs
Republican nominee for President; Senior Senator (AZ): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for John McCain on other issues.
  • Recuses from alcohol votes because wife owns Anheiser-Busch. (Mar 2008)
  • 1994: Wife Cindy accused of prescription drug abuse. (Sep 2007)
  • Mexico should extradite drug dealers to the US. (Mar 2007)
  • Administration is AWOL on the war on drugs. (Mar 2000)
  • Public/private partnerships for drug treatment. (Jan 2000)
  • Prevention & education apply to alcohol as well as marijuana. (Oct 1999)
  • We’re losing drug war - just say no. (Oct 1999)
  • $1B for detection equipment for more border interdiction. (Mar 1999)
  • Mexico: balancing act between free trade & stopping drugs. (Mar 1999)
  • Restrict methadone treatment programs. (Feb 1999)
  • Stricter penalties; stricter enforcement. (Jul 1998)
  • Voted YES on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
  • Sponsored bill on drug testing for major league sports. (May 2005)
  • Sponsored bill for grants to Indian tribes to fight meth. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated C by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Nov 2016)
John Shadegg on Drugs
Republican Representative (AZ-3): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for John Shadegg on other issues.
  • Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
  • Voted YES on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
  • War on Drugs has abused Bill of Rights . (Dec 2000)
  • Rated -30 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 0% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
  • Ban federal funding for needle-exchange programs. (Mar 1999)
Kelli Ward on Drugs
Republican candidate for Arizona U.S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kelli Ward on other issues.
  • Open borders have caused the avalanche of drugs into U.S. ()

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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