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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Marco Battaglia on Drugs
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Libertarian candidate for governor:
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- Marijuana isn't a gateway drug. (May 2018)
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Nate Boulton on Drugs
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Democratic candidate for Iowa Gov:
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- Reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule II. (May 2017)
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Chet Culver on Drugs
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Democrat:
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Cathy Glasson on Drugs
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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Jack Hatch on Drugs
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Decriminalize medicinal marijuana. (Nov 2002)
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Tom Hoefling on Drugs
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Republican Challenger :
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- Never legalize marijuana. (Jan 2014)
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Fred Hubbell on Drugs
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Democratic candidate for governor of Iowa:
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- Yes to expanding medical marijuana use. (Nov 2018)
- Wait-and-see on decriminalizing marijuana. (May 2018)
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Rich Leopold on Drugs
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Services for people still suffering with addiction. (Mar 2017)
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Andy McGuire on Drugs
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Democratic candidate for Governor IA:
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- Fund programs for mental health. (Jul 2016)
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Jake Porter on Drugs
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Libertarian candidate for governor:
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- Marijuana isn't a gateway drug. (May 2018)
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Kim Reynolds on Drugs
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Republican:
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- No further legalization of marijuana. (Jul 2019)
- No for recreational; limited medical marijuana. (Nov 2018)
- Reduce number of opioids prescribed & increase Rx monitoring. (Jan 2018)
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Tom Vilsack on Drugs
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Democratic IA Governor:
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- A long-time champion of hemp, supported during first tenure. (Dec 2020)
- $51.4 million for opioid abuse clinics in rural communities. (Mar 2016)
- Cannabis one of the most valuable commodities in agriculture. (Jun 2015)
- Notes the revenue potential of an acre of marijuana. (Dec 2011)
- Reduced supply of dangerous drugs. (Jan 2001)
- More federal funding for all aspects of Drug War. (Aug 2000)
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Senate:
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Bruce Braley on Drugs
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Democrat:
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
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Doug Butzier on Drugs
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Libertarian Senate challenger:
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- Legalize marijuana & all drugs; $80B wasted on War on Drugs. (Sep 2014)
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Sam Clovis on Drugs
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Leave marijuana legalization to the states. (Jan 2014)
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Chet Culver on Drugs
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Democrat:
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Joni Ernst on Drugs
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Republican Jr Senator:
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- Opposes medical and recreational marijuana. (Jul 2019)
- Voted to legalize medical cannabis oil. (Apr 2014)
- Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Tom Fiegen on Drugs
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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Michael Franken on Drugs
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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Kimberly Graham on Drugs
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Legalize medical marijuana. (Jan 2020)
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Rob Hogg on Drugs
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule II. (May 2017)
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Patty Judge on Drugs
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Democratic candidate for Senate:
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- Legalize medical marijuana, but not recreational use. (Oct 2016)
- Not vocal about legalizing, but opponent vocally against it. (Jun 2016)
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Bob Krause on Drugs
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Democratic Senate candidate:
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Eddie Mauro on Drugs
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Legalize marijuana and release those locked up immediately. (Apr 2020)
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Matthew Whitaker on Drugs
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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House:
Cindy Axne on Drugs
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Supports decriminalization, not necessarily legalization. (May 2018)
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Rod Blum on Drugs
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Republican House Member (District 1):
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- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Abby Finkenauer on Drugs
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Democrat (District 1):
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Steve King on Drugs
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Republican Representative (IA-5):
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- Fund advertisements intended to reduce methamphetamine use. (Oct 2008)
- Voted NO on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Rated -20 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 0% 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)
- Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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David Loebsack on Drugs
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Democrat:
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- Allow medical marijuana. (Nov 2006)
- More funding for Colombia to combat the war on drugs. (Nov 2006)
- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Jul 2018)
- Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Pat Murphy on Drugs
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Democrat (District 1):
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David Young on Drugs
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Republican House Member (District 3):
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- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Oct 2017)
- Rated C by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Nov 2016)
- Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
Terry Branstad on Drugs
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Former Ambassador to China:
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- Medical cannabis oil ok, but nothing more. (Apr 2014)
- Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Bruce Braley on Drugs
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Democrat:
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
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Tom Latham on Drugs
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Republican Representative (IA-4):
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- 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 YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Voted YES on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
- Rated -30 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Ban federal funding for needle-exchange programs. (Mar 1999)
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Greg Ganske on Drugs
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Former Republican Nominee (2002):
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- Voted NO on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
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Jim Lightfoot on Drugs
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 3):
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Art Small on Drugs
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2004 former Democratic challenger; previously State Senator:
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- Consider loosening enforcement of marijuana laws. (Dec 2002)
- Drug treatment more effective than incarceration. (Dec 2002)
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Roxanne Conlin on Drugs
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2010 Democratic Challenger:
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- As US Attorney, led major drug busts. (Aug 2010)
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George Eichhorn on Drugs
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Republican Senate challenger:
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Greg Ganske on Drugs
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Republican (District 4):
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- Voted NO on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
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Tom Harkin on Drugs
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Democratic Jr Senator (IA):
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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)
- Rename "Drug Abuse" institute as "Diseases of Addiction". (Mar 2007)
- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Sep 2014)
- Require chemical resellers to certify against meth use. (Sep 2007)
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Jim Leach on Drugs
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Republican (District 1):
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- 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)
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Jim Nussle on Drugs
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Republican (District 2):
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- 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)
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Steven Rathje on Drugs
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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Christopher Reed on Drugs
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Republican challenger:
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Leonard Boswell on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (IA-3):
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- 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)
- Rated -30 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
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Jim Carlin on Drugs
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Senate candidate:
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Randy Feenstra on Drugs
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Republican (District 4):
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Abby Finkenauer on Drugs
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Democratic Challenger:
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Chuck Grassley on Drugs
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Republican Sr Senator (IA):
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- Ardent and vocal opponent of marijuana legalization. (Jun 2016)
- End mandatory life sentence for three drug convictions. (Oct 2015)
- Voted YES on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
- Voted YES on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
- Establish drug testing standards for major league sports. (May 2005)
- Federal grants to Indian tribes to fight methamphetamine. (Dec 2006)
- Enhance interdiction by criminalizing unflagged submarines. (Jul 2008)
- Rated D- by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
- Require chemical resellers to certify against meth use. (Sep 2007)
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Theresa Greenfield on Drugs
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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Ashley Hinson on Drugs
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Republican (District 1):
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Mariannette Miller-Meeks on Drugs
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Republican (District 2):
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