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Matt Brown on Drugs
Democratic challenger, secretary of state: Click here for Matt Brown on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Donald Carcieri on Drugs
Republican RI Governor: Click here for Donald Carcieri on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Allan Fung on Drugs
Republican candidate for governor of Rhode Island: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Allan Fung on other issues.
  • Opioid epidemic needs more programs & preventative education. (Nov 2017)
Dan McKee on Drugs
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for Dan McKee on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Patricia Morgan on Drugs
Republican candidate for Rhode Island Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Patricia Morgan on other issues.
  • Rated below average by Marijuana Policy Project. (Jan 2018)
Gina Raimondo on Drugs
Secretay of Commerce: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Gina Raimondo on other issues.
  • Legalize marijuana, since we're surrounded by legal states. (Jan 2019)
  • Jobs and insurance, to combat addiction. (Jan 2018)
  • Address substance use disorders outside of emergency rooms. (Feb 2016)
  • Rated B+ by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)

Senate:

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Bob Flanders on Drugs
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob Flanders on other issues.
  • Enhance treatment & recovery services; and public engagement. (Nov 2018)
Bobby Nardolillo on Drugs
Republican candidate for Rhode Island U.S. Senator: Click here for Bobby Nardolillo on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jack Reed on Drugs
Democratic Sr Senator (RI): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jack Reed on other issues.
  • Weed and Seed: community policing & revitalize neighborhood. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted NO on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
  • Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
  • Criminalize imports of opioid precursors. (Feb 2017)
Allen Waters on Drugs
Republican candidate for Rhode Island U. S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Allen Waters on other issues.
  • Demand for drugs by whites is putting more blacks in jail. (Apr 2016)
Sheldon Whitehouse on Drugs
Democratic Jr Senator, previously attorney general: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Sheldon Whitehouse on other issues.
  • Supports drug treatment and alternative drug courts. (Sep 2006)
  • Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
Mark Zaccaria on Drugs
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mark Zaccaria on other issues.
  • Mandatory prison sentences for selling illegal drugs. (Nov 2010)

House:


David Cicilline on Drugs
Democrat (District 1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for David Cicilline 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)
James Langevin on Drugs
Democratic Representative (RI-2): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for James Langevin 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)
  • Rated Zero by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Dec 2006)
  • 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)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Lincoln Chafee on Drugs
Libertarian presidential challenger; Independent RI Governor; Republican Senator (1999-2007): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Lincoln Chafee on other issues.
  • Uruguay is leading the way on legalizing & regulating pot. (Nov 2015)
  • Taxing legal pot to fix potholes is appealing. (Jul 2015)
  • Decriminalized small amounts of marijuana as governor. (Jun 2015)
  • Legalize medical marijuana to relieve pain. (Nov 2011)
  • I doubt our culture would allow legalizing hard drugs. (Apr 2008)
  • Discuss implementation of "Plan Colombia". (Sep 2000)
  • Not proud of trying cocaine as college student. (Aug 1999)
  • Lobbied DEA to reclassify marijuana for medical use. (Aug 1999)
Chris Young on Drugs
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chris Young on other issues.
  • Opposes the drug war. (Aug 2008)
Lincoln Almond on Drugs
Former Republican Governor (1995-2002): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Lincoln Almond on other issues.
  • More federal funding for all aspects of Drug War. (Aug 2000)
Myrth York on Drugs
Former Democrat Challenger (1994, 1998, 2002): Click here for Myrth York on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Chafee on Drugs
Republican Senator (Former): Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Chafee on other issues.
  • Voted YES on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
Lincoln Chafee on Drugs
Libertarian presidential challenger; Independent RI Governor; Republican Senator (1999-2007): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Lincoln Chafee on other issues.
  • Uruguay is leading the way on legalizing & regulating pot. (Nov 2015)
  • Taxing legal pot to fix potholes is appealing. (Jul 2015)
  • Decriminalized small amounts of marijuana as governor. (Jun 2015)
  • Legalize medical marijuana to relieve pain. (Nov 2011)
  • I doubt our culture would allow legalizing hard drugs. (Apr 2008)
  • Discuss implementation of "Plan Colombia". (Sep 2000)
  • Not proud of trying cocaine as college student. (Aug 1999)
  • Lobbied DEA to reclassify marijuana for medical use. (Aug 1999)
Claiborne Pell on Drugs
Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Claiborne Pell on other issues.
  • Voted NO on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
Matt Brown on Drugs
Democratic challenger, secretary of state: Click here for Matt Brown on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Patrick Kennedy on Drugs
Democratic Representative (RI-1): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Patrick Kennedy 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 +20 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rename "Drug Abuse" institute as "Diseases of Addiction". (Mar 2007)
  • Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
  • Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
Stephen Laffey on Drugs
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Stephen Laffey on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Carl Sheeler on Drugs
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Carl Sheeler on other issues.
  • Drug use is a health issue, not a moral issue. (Aug 2006)
  • Decriminalize marijuana possession. (Nov 2004)
Bob Tingle on Drugs
Republican Senate Challenger (RI): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bob Tingle on other issues.
  • Supports Personal Use of Marijuana Act. (Aug 2008)
  • Supports Personal Use of Marijuana Act. (Aug 2008)
Robert Weygand on Drugs
Democrat (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Robert Weygand on other issues.
  • Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
Barry Hinckley on Drugs
Republican Challenger: Click here for Barry Hinckley on other issues.
    No stance on record.

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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