2018 KS Governor's race: on Drugs

Carl Brewer: Legalize recreational marijuana to diversify farm crops

In addition to medical marijuana, Brewer supports the legalization of recreational marijuana as well. He said he hears on the campaign trail that farmers want to diversify their crops with marijuana and that it will provide relief for people with some health conditions.

Orman said that doctors who can prescribe Schedule II narcotics under the federal government's drug schedules should also be able to prescribe medical marijuana. Schedule II drugs are considered less dangerous than Schedule I drugs.

For the most part, the Republican candidates for governor are taking a harder line on marijuana. Gov. Jeff Colyer and Insurance Commissioner Ken Selzer both indicated they don't support medical or recreational marijuana.

Greg Orman: Legalize medical marijuana & decriminalize recreational use

"In many instances, medical marijuana is the only way for some patients to address pain, nausea and seizures. We should give doctors and patients the freedom to choose that treatment course," Orman said. He also said Kansas shouldn't waste criminal justice resources arresting, trying and incarcerating people "just because they bought a dime bag of weed." He said recreational marijuana use should be treated like a speeding infraction, with law enforcement issuing a ticket and the offender paying a small fine.

Jeff Colyer: No proof that marijuana treats any medical conditions

"When it comes to recreational use, as a physician, I am inclined to follow the recommendations of the American Medical Association and they stand firmly opposed to the legalization of marijuana," Colyer said.

Colyer, a surgeon, said clinical trials have proven there is no sufficient evidence proving that smoking marijuana is an effective treatment for specific medical conditions.

Selzer and Colyer both said they support the medical use of compounds derived from marijuana, such as CBD oil. Colyer signed legislation this year authorizing CBD products that don't contain THC, the ingredient in marijuana that produces a high.

Kris Kobach: Skeptical of medical marijuana; we can't limit it

Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach said he doesn't support recreational marijuana and is highly skeptical of medical marijuana. "I don't see any way that has been proven to be successful of limiting it to those who truly medically need it," Kobach said.

Laura Kelly: Supports medical marijuana and treatment over incarceration