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Mike Beebe on Drugs
Democratic Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mike Beebe on other issues.
  • Heavier penalties for drug trade; but not for possession. (Jan 2011)
  • Rehabilitate drug offenders; more drug-court counselors. (Jan 2007)
Anthony Bland on Drugs
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Anthony Bland on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ricky Dale Harrington on Drugs
Libertarian challenger for Governor: Click here for Ricky Dale Harrington on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Frank Gilbert on Drugs
Libertarian Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Frank Gilbert on other issues.
  • Marijuana should not be criminalized. (Aug 2014)
  • Supports legalizing and regulating marijuana. (Nov 2016)
Tim Griffin on Drugs
GOP 2022 Gov. Challenger (withdrew): Click here for Tim Griffin on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jared Henderson on Drugs
Democratic candidate for governor of Arkansas: Click here for Jared Henderson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Ross on Drugs
Democratic Representative (AR-4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mike Ross 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)
  • Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
Leslie Rutledge on Drugs
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for Leslie Rutledge on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Drugs
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for Sarah Huckabee Sanders on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mark West on Drugs
Libertarian candidate for governor of Arkansas: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mark West on other issues.
  • Full legalization and decriminalization of marijuana. (Jul 2018)
  • Marijuana is not a gateway drug. (Apr 2018)

Senate:

AR 2022: 2022 AR Governor's race


Mike Beebe on Drugs
Democratic Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mike Beebe on other issues.
  • Heavier penalties for drug trade; but not for possession. (Jan 2011)
  • Rehabilitate drug offenders; more drug-court counselors. (Jan 2007)
Curtis Coleman on Drugs
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for Curtis Coleman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tom Cotton on Drugs
Republican Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tom Cotton on other issues.
  • Stiffer penalties for deceptively trafficking in fentanyl. (Feb 2020)
  • Rated F by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
Conner Eldridge on Drugs
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Conner Eldridge on other issues.
  • Spent 5 years as US Attorney taking on drug traffickers. (Aug 2015)
Frank Gilbert on Drugs
Libertarian Senate candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Frank Gilbert on other issues.
  • Marijuana should not be criminalized. (Aug 2014)
  • Supports legalizing and regulating marijuana. (Nov 2016)
Ricky Dale Harrington on Drugs
Libertarian Senate challenger: Click here for Ricky Dale Harrington on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Nathan LaFrance on Drugs
Libertarian Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Nathan LaFrance on other issues.
  • Supports legalizing marijuana. (Sep 2014)
Josh Mahony on Drugs
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for Josh Mahony on other issues.
    No stance on record.

House:


Rick Crawford on Drugs
Republican (District 1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rick Crawford on other issues.
  • Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
  • Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
French Hill on Drugs
Republican House Member (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for French Hill on other issues.
  • Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
  • Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
Mike Ross on Drugs
Democratic Representative (AR-4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mike Ross 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)
  • Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
Steve Womack on Drugs
Republican (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Steve Womack on other issues.
  • Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
  • Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Mike Huckabee on Drugs
Republican Presidential candidate: Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Mike Huckabee on other issues.
  • Let states experiment with pot legalization. (Oct 2015)
  • Drug courts reduce both cost & recidivism. (Apr 2015)
  • 1999: doubled methamphetamine sentences. (Dec 2007)
  • More drug courts & rehab, instead of incarceration. (Sep 2007)
  • Drug education fails; drug punishment works. (Jun 2007)
  • Supports drug courts for non-violent drug offendors. (Jan 2007)
  • Stricter penalties for drug-related crimes. (Nov 2002)
  • Treatment for drug use instead of incarceration. (Jan 2001)
  • Informational videos don't work and never will. (Sep 1997)
  • Curb supply by eradication; change attitudes to curb demand. (Nov 1992)
  • More federal funding for all aspects of Drug War. (Aug 2000)
Asa Hutchinson on Drugs
Republican Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Asa Hutchinson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
  • Rated F by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
Mark Swaney on Drugs
2014 Green Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mark Swaney on other issues.
  • Long past time to legalize marijuana. (Aug 2014)
Tom Cotton on Drugs
Republican (Senate run 2014) (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tom Cotton on other issues.
  • Stiffer penalties for deceptively trafficking in fentanyl. (Feb 2020)
  • Rated F by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
Tim Griffin on Drugs
Republican (Governor run 2014) (District 2): Click here for Tim Griffin on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Dale Bumpers on Drugs
Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dale Bumpers on other issues.
  • Voted NO on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
Tim Hutchinson on Drugs
Former Republican Sr Senator (until 2002): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tim Hutchinson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
David Pryor on Drugs
Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Pryor on other issues.
  • Voted NO on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
Marion Berry on Drugs
Democratic Representative (AR-1): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Marion Berry 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 -30 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
John Boozman on Drugs
Republican Representative (AR-3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for John Boozman on other issues.
  • Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
  • Rated -20 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
  • Rated F by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
Jay Dickey on Drugs
Republican (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jay Dickey on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
  • Ban federal funding for needle-exchange programs. (Mar 1999)
Tom Formicola on Drugs
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Tom Formicola on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jim Holt on Drugs
Republican challenger for Senate (AR): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jim Holt on other issues.
  • Drug use is immoral: enforce laws against it. (Apr 2010)
  • Strengthen penalties for drug-related crimes. (Jul 2002)
Asa Hutchinson on Drugs
Republican (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Asa Hutchinson on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
  • Rated F by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
Rebekah Kennedy on Drugs
Green Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rebekah Kennedy on other issues.
  • Punishment rather than drug treatment does not work. (May 2008)
Blanche Lambert Lincoln on Drugs
Democratic Sr Senator (AR): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Blanche Lambert Lincoln on other issues.
  • Voted NO on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
Vic Snyder on Drugs
Democratic Representative (AR-2): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Vic Snyder 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 -30 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Allow rehabilitated drug convicts get student loans. (Jan 2008)
  • Rated 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
John Boozman on Drugs
Republican Representative (AR-3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for John Boozman on other issues.
  • Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
  • Rated -20 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
  • Rated F by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
Mark Pryor on Drugs
Democratic Jr Senator (AR): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mark Pryor on other issues.
  • More penalties & more jail sentences for illegal drug sales. (Nov 2002)
  • Require chemical resellers to certify against meth use. (Sep 2007)
Bruce Westerman on Drugs
Republican House Member (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bruce Westerman on other issues.
  • No medical marijuana; no decriminalization. (Nov 2008)
  • Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
  • Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
Dan Whitfield on Drugs
Independent Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Dan Whitfield on other issues.
  • Let voters in each state determine how to treat marijuana. (Jun 2020)
  • Marijuana should be federally decriminalized. (Nov 2019)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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