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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Neil Abercrombie on Drugs
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Democratic Governor; previously Representative (HI-1):
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- 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 A by VOTE-HEMP, indicating a pro-hemp voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated Zero by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Dec 2006)
- Allow rehabilitated drug convicts get student loans. (Jan 2008)
- Rated 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
- Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
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Duke Aiona on Drugs
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Republican Challenger:
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- Primary architect of state's Drug Court's. (May 2014)
- No marijuana decriminalization but alternative sentencing ok. (Nov 2010)
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John Carroll on Drugs
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Republican candidate for governor of Hawaii:
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- Marijuana less damaging than alcohol; legalize it. (Jun 2016)
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Tulsi Gabbard on Drugs
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Democratic Presidential Challenger; HI Rep.:
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- Relief for marijuana industry, including SBA assistance. (Apr 2020)
- Failed war on drugs has hurt minorities. (Nov 2019)
- Supports medical and recreational marijuana. (Jul 2019)
- End failed war on drugs, opioid addiction is medical crisis. (Mar 2019)
- Let states legalize marijuana; non-user supports free choice. (Mar 2019)
- Exclude industrial hemp from definition of marijuana. (Jun 2013)
- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Jun 2013)
- Rated B+ by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Immunity for banks offering services to marijuana businesses. (Jun 2015)
- Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Colleen Hanabusa on Drugs
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Democratic candidate for Hawaii Governor:
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- States should determine marijuana legality. (Jul 2014)
- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Sep 2017)
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David Ige on Drugs
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Democratic Governor:
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- Vetoed transport between islands of medical marijuana. (Jul 2019)
- Supports medical marijuana, plus decriminalizing possession. (Jul 2019)
- Establish licensing rules for medical marijuana dispensaries. (Jul 2015)
- No marijuana decriminalization but alternative sentencing ok. (Nov 2012)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
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Marissa Kerns on Drugs
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| Republican challenger for Governor:
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Bob McDermott on Drugs
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Republican candidate for governor:
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- Allow transport between islands of medical marijuana. (Apr 2019)
- Voted against medical marijuana dispensaries. (Jul 2015)
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Andria Tupola on Drugs
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Republican candidate for governor of Hawaii:
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- Require welfare applicants to pass a drug test. (Nov 2018)
- Voted against medical marijuana dispensaries. (Jul 2015)
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Senate:
HI 2022: 2022 HI Governor's race
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John Carroll on Drugs
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Republican candidate for Senate (declined):
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- Marijuana less damaging than alcohol; legalize it. (Jun 2016)
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Ron Curtis on Drugs
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- Keeping drugs illegal means crime, money, and addiction. (Jan 2018)
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Colleen Hanabusa on Drugs
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Democratic Challenger:
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- States should determine marijuana legality. (Jul 2014)
- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Sep 2017)
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Mazie Hirono on Drugs
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Democratic challenger; Representative (HI-2):
Click here for 4 full quotes
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Allow rehabilitated drug convicts get student loans. (Jan 2008)
- Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
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Linda Lingle on Drugs
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Republican Governor (HI):
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- Addicts get treatment; dealers & repeat users get jail. (Oct 2002)
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Eddie Pirkowski on Drugs
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Republican candidate for Hawaii U.S. Senator:
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- String enforcement against drugs; with rehab centers. (Jun 2012)
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House:
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Charles Djou on Drugs
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Republican Governor challenger (District 1):
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- Prohibit the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. (Nov 2000)
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Tulsi Gabbard on Drugs
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Democratic Presidential Challenger; HI Rep.:
Click here for 10 full quotes
OR click here for Tulsi Gabbard on other issues.
- Relief for marijuana industry, including SBA assistance. (Apr 2020)
- Failed war on drugs has hurt minorities. (Nov 2019)
- Supports medical and recreational marijuana. (Jul 2019)
- End failed war on drugs, opioid addiction is medical crisis. (Mar 2019)
- Let states legalize marijuana; non-user supports free choice. (Mar 2019)
- Exclude industrial hemp from definition of marijuana. (Jun 2013)
- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Jun 2013)
- Rated B+ by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Immunity for banks offering services to marijuana businesses. (Jun 2015)
- Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Mark Takai on Drugs
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Democratic House Member (District 1):
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- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Immunity for banks offering services to marijuana businesses. (Jul 2015)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Linda Lingle on Drugs
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Republican Governor (HI):
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- Addicts get treatment; dealers & repeat users get jail. (Oct 2002)
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Cam Cavasso on Drugs
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| Republican Challenger:
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Bob McDermott on Drugs
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Former Republican candidate for Hawaii Governor:
Click here for 2 full quotes
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- Allow transport between islands of medical marijuana. (Apr 2019)
- Voted against medical marijuana dispensaries. (Jul 2015)
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Ed Case on Drugs
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| Democrat (District 1):
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Colleen Hanabusa on Drugs
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Democrat (Senate run 2014) (District 1):
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- States should determine marijuana legality. (Jul 2014)
- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Sep 2017)
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Ben Cayetano on Drugs
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Former Democratic Governor (1994-2002):
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- More federal funding for all aspects of Drug War. (Aug 2000)
- States should make drug policy, not feds. (Aug 2001)
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Ed Case on Drugs
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| Democratic challenger (2006); U.S. Rep.:
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Neil Abercrombie on Drugs
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Democratic Governor; previously Representative (HI-1):
Click here for 9 full quotes
OR click here for Neil Abercrombie 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 A by VOTE-HEMP, indicating a pro-hemp voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated Zero by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Dec 2006)
- Allow rehabilitated drug convicts get student loans. (Jan 2008)
- Rated 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
- Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
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Mazie Hirono on Drugs
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Democratic challenger; Representative (HI-2):
Click here for 4 full quotes
OR click here for Mazie Hirono on other issues.
- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Allow rehabilitated drug convicts get student loans. (Jan 2008)
- Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
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Patsy Mink on Drugs
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Voted NO on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Legalize medical marijuana. (Jul 2001)
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Cynthia Thielen on Drugs
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Republican Challenger:
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- Allow transport between islands of medical marijuana. (Apr 2019)
- Voted against medical marijuana dispensaries. (Jul 2015)
- Has supported industrial hemp. (Oct 2006)
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Daniel Akaka on Drugs
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Democratic Jr Senator (HI):
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- Voted NO on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
- Voted NO on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
- TV ads to prevent teenage meth use. (Apr 2010)
- Require chemical resellers to certify against meth use. (Sep 2007)
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Daniel Inouye on Drugs
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Democratic Sr Senator (HI):
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OR click here for Daniel Inouye on other issues.
- Voted NO on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
- Voted NO on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
- TV ads to prevent teenage meth use. (Apr 2010)
- Require chemical resellers to certify against meth use. (Sep 2007)
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Kai Kahele on Drugs
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| Democrat (District 2):
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Brian Schatz on Drugs
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Democratic Jr Senator:
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- Hawaii not ready for legal pot; needs national conversation. (Jul 2014)
- Build prisons for methamphetamine users. (May 2006)
- Criminalize date-rape drugs as controlled substances. (Nov 1996)
- Rated B+ by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Immunity for banks offering services to marijuana businesses. (Apr 2016)
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