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Pete Buttigieg on Drugs
Democratic Presidential Challenger; IN Mayor: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Pete Buttigieg on other issues.
  • Incarceration does more harm than dealing with addiction. (Feb 2020)
  • Fewer arrests than US, but more black arrests for pot. (Feb 2020)
  • Accountability for drug producers; treatment for users. (Feb 2020)
  • Put boundaries on what phamra companies can do. (Feb 2020)
  • Decriminalize and legalize marijuana. (May 2019)
  • Marijuana is personal responsibility issue; move to legalize. (May 2019)
  • Focus on opioid treatment options, not just defining problem. (Feb 2019)
Daniel Coats on Drugs
Republican Jr Senator (IN): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Daniel Coats on other issues.
  • Voted YES on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
  • Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
Eric Holcomb on Drugs
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Eric Holcomb on other issues.
  • Supports medical marijuana and industrial hemp. (Jul 2019)
  • Attack epidemic with prevention, treatment & enforcement. (Jan 2017)
Eddie Melton on Drugs
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Eddie Melton on other issues.
  • Allow some level of marijuana use, and recreational sales. (Dec 2019)
  • Legalize and regulate medical & recreational cannabis. (Dec 2018)
Woody Myers on Drugs
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Woody Myers on other issues.
  • Allow some level of marijuana use; not recreational sales. (Dec 2019)

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Evan Bayh on Drugs
Democratic Jr Senator (IN): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Evan Bayh on other issues.
  • Voted NO on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
  • Require chemical resellers to certify against meth use. (Sep 2007)
Brian Bosma on Drugs
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Brian Bosma on other issues.
  • Decriminalize marijuana; but no medicinal marijuana. (Nov 2012)
  • Decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana. (Nov 2012)
Mike Braun on Drugs
Republican Candidate for Indiana U. S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Braun on other issues.
  • Marijuana use is about freedom of choice. (Nov 2018)
Joe Donnelly on Drugs
Senate Challenger; Democratic Represenative (IN-2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Joe Donnelly on other issues.
  • Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
  • Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
  • Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
Eric Holcomb on Drugs
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Eric Holcomb on other issues.
  • Supports medical marijuana and industrial hemp. (Jul 2019)
  • Attack epidemic with prevention, treatment & enforcement. (Jan 2017)
Mark Hurt on Drugs
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mark Hurt on other issues.
  • Crack down on drug dealers. (Oct 2017)
  • Tougher penalties on those dealing drugs. (Mar 2017)
Luke Messer on Drugs
Republican candidate for Indiana U.S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Luke Messer on other issues.
  • Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
Todd Rokita on Drugs
Republican candidate for Indiana U.S. Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Todd Rokita 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)
Andrew Straw on Drugs
Disability party candidate for Vermont House: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Andrew Straw on other issues.
  • Complete legalization of marijuana at federal & state level. (Apr 2019)
  • Marijuana is a medicine and nutritious. (Feb 2018)
Marlin Stutzman on Drugs
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Marlin Stutzman on other issues.
  • Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
Todd Young on Drugs
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Todd Young on other issues.
  • Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Feb 2013)
  • Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)

House:


Jim Baird on Drugs
Republican (District 4): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Baird on other issues.
  • Work with stakeholders to create drug treatment tactics. (Dec 2017)
Jim Banks on Drugs
Republican (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jim Banks on other issues.
  • Opposes jail sentences for non-violent drug offenders. (Nov 2016)
  • Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
Larry Bucshon on Drugs
Republican (District 8): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Larry Bucshon 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)
Andre Carson on Drugs
Democrat: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Andre Carson on other issues.
  • Voted NO on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
  • Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
  • Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
Trey Hollingsworth on Drugs
Republican (District 9): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Trey Hollingsworth on other issues.
  • Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
Luke Messer on Drugs
Republican (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Luke Messer on other issues.
  • Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
Greg Pence on Drugs
Republican (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Greg Pence on other issues.
  • Opposes medical and recreational marijuana. (Jul 2019)
Todd Rokita on Drugs
Republican (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Todd Rokita 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)
Peter Visclosky on Drugs
Democratic Representative (IN-1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Peter Visclosky on other issues.
  • Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
  • 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)
  • Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
Jackie Walorski on Drugs
Republican (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jackie Walorski 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)
Todd Young on Drugs
Republican (District 9): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Todd Young on other issues.
  • Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Feb 2013)
  • Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Mitch Daniels on Drugs
Republican IN Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mitch Daniels on other issues.
  • Alternative sentencing for marijuana possession. (Apr 2011)
  • 1971: Arrested and convicted of drug use in college. (Feb 2011)
John Gregg on Drugs
Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for John Gregg on other issues.
  • Needle exchange helps stop HIV virus. (Sep 2015)
  • Legalize the medicinal use of marijuana. (Sep 2015)
  • Decriminalize marijuana; that's different than legalizing. (Sep 2015)
  • Focus on serious crimes, not minor drug offenses. (Sep 2015)
  • Study medical marijuana legalization before legalizing. (Jan 2014)
Mike Pence on Drugs
Republican Vice President: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Mike Pence on other issues.
  • Indiana will be tough on narcotics and drug dealers. (Jul 2016)
  • Confront the growing epidemic of drug abuse. (Jan 2016)
  • Signed legislation allowing needle exchange. (Sep 2015)
  • Do not legalize: pot is a gateway drug. (Sep 2015)
  • I don't support legalization of marijuana. (Feb 2014)
  • 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 -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)
Daniel Coats on Drugs
Republican Jr Senator (IN): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Daniel Coats on other issues.
  • Voted YES on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
  • Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
Baron Hill on Drugs
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Baron Hill 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)
  • Rated 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
Susan Brooks on Drugs
Republican (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Susan Brooks on other issues.
  • Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
  • Sponsored bill for combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
Marlin Stutzman on Drugs
Republican (retiring 2016) (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Marlin Stutzman on other issues.
  • Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
Joseph Kernan on Drugs
Former Democratic Governor (2003-2004): Click here for Joseph Kernan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Frank O'Bannon on Drugs
Former Democratic Governor (1997-2003): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Frank O'Bannon on other issues.
  • More federal funding for all aspects of Drug War. (Aug 2000)
Julia Carson on Drugs
Former Dem. (Deceased 2008) (District 10): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Julia Carson on other issues.
  • Voted NO on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
  • Voted NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
  • Legalize medical marijuana. (Jul 2001)
Lee Hamilton on Drugs
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 9): Click here for Lee Hamilton on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Baron Hill on Drugs
Democrat (until 2010) (District 9): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Baron Hill 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)
  • Rated 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
John Hostettler on Drugs
2010 Senate Challenger (lost GOP primary); formerly US Rep.: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for John Hostettler on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Ban federal funding for needle-exchange programs. (Mar 1999)
John Myers on Drugs
Republican Former (1994-) (District 7): Click here for John Myers on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Pence on Drugs
Republican (Gov. run 2012) (District 6): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Mike Pence on other issues.
  • Indiana will be tough on narcotics and drug dealers. (Jul 2016)
  • Confront the growing epidemic of drug abuse. (Jan 2016)
  • Signed legislation allowing needle exchange. (Sep 2015)
  • Do not legalize: pot is a gateway drug. (Sep 2015)
  • I don't support legalization of marijuana. (Feb 2014)
  • 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 -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)
Marvin Scott on Drugs
2004 former Republican challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Marvin Scott on other issues.
  • Mandatory jail for selling drugs. (Jul 2004)
Richard Behney on Drugs
2010 Republican Challenger: Click here for Richard Behney on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Dan Burton on Drugs
Republican Representative (IN-5): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Dan Burton on other issues.
  • Voted NO 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 -10 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Develop counterdrug strategy for federal open lands. (Feb 2011)
  • Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
Steve Buyer on Drugs
Republican Representative (IN-4): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Steve Buyer on other issues.
  • Voted NO on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
  • Voted YES on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated -20 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
Chris Chocola on Drugs
Republican (District 2): Click here for Chris Chocola on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joe Donnelly on Drugs
Senate Challenger; Democratic Represenative (IN-2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Joe Donnelly on other issues.
  • Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
  • Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
  • Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
Brad Ellsworth on Drugs
Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Brad Ellsworth on other issues.
  • Voted NO on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
  • Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
Brad Ellsworth on Drugs
Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Brad Ellsworth on other issues.
  • Voted NO on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
  • Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
John Hostettler on Drugs
Republican (District 8): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for John Hostettler on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Ban federal funding for needle-exchange programs. (Mar 1999)
Andrew Jacobs on Drugs
Democrat (retired 1996) (District 11): Click here for Andrew Jacobs on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Brian Kerns on Drugs
Republican (District 7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Brian Kerns on other issues.
  • Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
David McIntosh on Drugs
Republican (District 2): Click here for David McIntosh on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Steve Osborn on Drugs
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Steve Osborn on other issues.
  • Decriminalize marijuana and allow medicinal prescriptions. (Aug 2006)
Ed Pease on Drugs
Republican (District 7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ed Pease on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
Tim Roemer on Drugs
Democrat (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tim Roemer on other issues.
  • Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
Mike Sodrel on Drugs
Republican (District 9): Click here for Mike Sodrel on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mark Souder on Drugs
Republican Representative (IN-3): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Mark Souder 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)
  • 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 D by VOTE-HEMP, indicating an anti-hemp voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Establish drug testing standards for major league sports. (May 2005)
  • Rated -30 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Enhance interdiction by criminalizing unflagged submarines. (Jul 2008)
  • Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
Haneefah Abdul-Khaaliq on Drugs
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Haneefah Abdul-Khaaliq on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Richard Lugar on Drugs
Republican Sr Senator (IN): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Richard Lugar on other issues.
  • Voted YES on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
  • Voted NO on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
Valerie McCray on Drugs
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Valerie McCray on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Richard Mourdock on Drugs
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Richard Mourdock on other issues.
  • Enforce laws against dangerous and addictive substances. (Sep 2011)
Frank Mrvan on Drugs
Democratic (District 1): Click here for Frank Mrvan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Victoria Spartz on Drugs
Republican (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Victoria Spartz on other issues.

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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