JD Vance in NORML survey of 2024 candidate stances

On Drugs: Rated C by NORML: "Not a fan" of recreational marijuana

NORML Politician Info: rated C

J.D. Vance (R - OH) Holds office U.S. Senate

• When asked about Ohio legalization, he said he is "not a fan of recreational marijuana," adding that he thinks "that where you've seen [cannabis] legalized you see youth usage rates go up, you see traffic fatalities go up." (11/10/23)
• "The SAFER Banking Act could pave the way for more widespread marijuana use and federal legalization. The Department of Justice also noted that this bill could facilitate money laundering. I am worried that this could open the door for other illicit activities, like the trafficking of fentanyl and methamphetamines, to access depository insurance." (10/26/23)
• During a campaign event in Wisconsin, Vance said he spoke to a police officer who told him that "we’ve got fentanyl in our marijuana bags that our teenagers are using," echoing a claim about laced cannabis that’s been routinely contested by advocates and certain state regulators. (8/16/24)