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Steve Bullock on Drugs
Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); MT Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Steve Bullock on other issues.
  • Let the states decide on legalizing marijuana. (Jul 2019)
  • Strongly supports medical marijuana. (Jul 2019)
  • Confront the invisible epidemic of prescription drug abuse. (Nov 2012)
  • Rated B- by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
Mike Cooney on Drugs
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Cooney on other issues.
  • Let voters decide if legalization is right for the state. (Nov 2020)
Tim Fox on Drugs
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tim Fox on other issues.
  • Hold opioid manufacturers accountable for recklessness. (Mar 2020)
  • Substance abuse is number one crisis in state. (Sep 2019)
  • Need more treatment options, like drug treatment courts. (Jul 2019)
Greg Gianforte on Drugs
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Greg Gianforte on other issues.
  • Oppose easing marijuana laws; some support for medical use. (May 2019)
  • Medical marijuana yes; recreational marijuana no. (Nov 2018)
  • Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
Reilly Neill on Drugs
Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Reilly Neill on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Albert Olszewski on Drugs
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Albert Olszewski on other issues.
  • Class 1 narcotics like marijuana should not be legal. (Apr 2017)
Gary Perry on Drugs
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Gary Perry on other issues.
  • Sponsored law banning open alcohol containers in vehicles. (Apr 2009)
  • Stricter penalties for drug crimes, especially meth. (Nov 2006)
Casey Schreiner on Drugs
Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Casey Schreiner on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Brian Schweitzer on Drugs
Democratic MT Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Brian Schweitzer on other issues.
  • Congress should ease drug prices for seniors. (Jun 2008)
  • Stricter penalties for drug criminals. (Nov 2004)
Corey Stapleton on Drugs
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Corey Stapleton on other issues.
  • Making it easier to vote leads to marijuana legalization. (Feb 2017)
Whitney Williams on Drugs
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for Whitney Williams on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

MT 2020: 2020 MT Governor's race


John Bohlinger on Drugs
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Bohlinger on other issues.
  • Decriminalize medicinal marijuana. (Nov 1998)
Steve Bullock on Drugs
Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); MT Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Steve Bullock on other issues.
  • Let the states decide on legalizing marijuana. (Jul 2019)
  • Strongly supports medical marijuana. (Jul 2019)
  • Confront the invisible epidemic of prescription drug abuse. (Nov 2012)
  • Rated B- by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
Wilmot Collins on Drugs
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Wilmot Collins on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Cooney on Drugs
Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Cooney on other issues.
  • Let voters decide if legalization is right for the state. (Nov 2020)
Amanda Curtis on Drugs
Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Amanda Curtis on other issues.
  • Medical marijuana law is over-restrictive. (Aug 2014)
Steve Daines on Drugs
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Steve Daines on other issues.
  • Limit federal DEA from interfering with state marijuana laws. (May 2014)
  • Exclude industrial hemp from definition of marijuana. (Mar 2013)
  • Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Mar 2013)
  • Rated B+ by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
John Driscoll on Drugs
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for John Driscoll on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Champ Edmunds on Drugs
Democrat Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Champ Edmunds on other issues.
  • Decriminalize marijuana; support substance abuse treatment. (Nov 2012)
Susan Good Geise on Drugs
Libertarian Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Susan Good Geise on other issues.
  • Consistently for legalization of marijuana. (May 2020)
John Mues on Drugs
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for John Mues on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Albert Olszewski on Drugs
Republican candidate for Montana U.S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Albert Olszewski on other issues.
  • Class 1 narcotics like marijuana should not be legal. (Apr 2017)
Matt Rosendale on Drugs
Republican candidate for Montana U. S. Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Matt Rosendale on other issues.
  • Medical marijuana ok; let states decide full legalization. (Oct 2018)
  • Decriminalize and handle marijuana like a prescription drug. (Nov 2012)
  • Strongly anti-recreational marijuana, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
Corey Stapleton on Drugs
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Corey Stapleton on other issues.
  • Making it easier to vote leads to marijuana legalization. (Feb 2017)
Jon Tester on Drugs
Democratic Jr Senator: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jon Tester on other issues.
  • Supports medical and recreational marijuana. (Jul 2019)
  • Medical marijuana ok; full legalization later. (Oct 2018)
  • Tough penalties for manufacturing & selling drugs. (Oct 2006)
  • Rated B+ by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
John Edward Walsh on Drugs
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for John Edward Walsh on other issues.
    No stance on record.

House:


Greg Gianforte on Drugs
Republican (District 0): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Greg Gianforte on other issues.
  • Oppose easing marijuana laws; some support for medical use. (May 2019)
  • Medical marijuana yes; recreational marijuana no. (Nov 2018)
  • Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Brad Johnson on Drugs
Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for Brad Johnson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bill McChesney on Drugs
Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill McChesney on other issues.
  • Medical marijuana ok; but wait on decriminalization. (Nov 2010)
Mark Perea on Drugs
Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mark Perea on other issues.
  • I am for marijuana legalization with modest regulation. (Nov 2015)
Ryan Zinke on Drugs
Secretary of Interior 2017-2019: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ryan Zinke on other issues.
  • Rated C- by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
Sam Rankin on Drugs
2000 Reform Challenger for Senate (MT): Click here for Sam Rankin on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Steve Daines on Drugs
Republican (Senate run 2014) (District 0): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Steve Daines on other issues.
  • Limit federal DEA from interfering with state marijuana laws. (May 2014)
  • Exclude industrial hemp from definition of marijuana. (Mar 2013)
  • Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Mar 2013)
  • Rated B+ by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
Dennis Rehberg on Drugs
Republican Representative (MT-At-Large): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Dennis Rehberg on other issues.
  • Fund advertisements intended to reduce methamphetamine use. (Oct 2008)
  • 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)
  • TV ads to prevent teenage meth use. (Apr 2010)
  • Develop counterdrug strategy for federal open lands. (Feb 2011)
  • Exclude industrial hemp from definition of marijuana. (Jul 2011)
  • Rated 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
Judy Martz on Drugs
Former Republican Governor (2001-2005): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Judy Martz on other issues.
  • States should make drug policy, not feds. (Aug 2001)
Marc Racicot on Drugs
Former Republican Governor (1993-2000): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Marc Racicot on other issues.
  • More federal funding for all aspects of Drug War. (Aug 2000)
Conrad Burns on Drugs
Former Republican Senator (MT, 1989-2007): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Conrad Burns on other issues.
  • Repealing Patriot Act would cost us the Meth Control Act. (Oct 2006)
  • Voted YES on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
  • Voted YES on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
Bob Keenan on Drugs
Former Republican Challenger (2006), state senator: Click here for Bob Keenan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Morrison on Drugs
Former Democratic challenger (2006); state Auditor: Click here for John Morrison on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Taylor on Drugs
2002 Republican Senate Challenger (MT): Click here for Mike Taylor on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Max Baucus on Drugs
Democratic Sr Senator (MT): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Max Baucus on other issues.
  • End methamphetamine and drug abuse in our communities. (Aug 2008)
  • Voted NO on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
  • Voted YES on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
  • Federal grants to Indian tribes to fight methamphetamine. (Dec 2006)
  • TV ads to prevent teenage meth use. (Apr 2010)
  • Require chemical resellers to certify against meth use. (Sep 2007)
Kirk Bushman on Drugs
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Kirk Bushman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rick Hill on Drugs
Republican (District AL): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rick Hill on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
Stan Jones on Drugs
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Stan Jones on other issues.
  • Government has lost the war on drugs. (Jan 2006)
  • The Drug War kills more people than the drugs. (Jan 2006)
Bob Kelleher on Drugs
Republican challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob Kelleher on other issues.
  • The war on drugs has been lost. (Oct 2002)
Michael Lange on Drugs
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for Michael Lange on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Pat Williams on Drugs
Former Democrat (1978-1996) (District 0): Click here for Pat Williams on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Dennis Rehberg on Drugs
Republican Representative (MT-At-Large): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Dennis Rehberg on other issues.
  • Fund advertisements intended to reduce methamphetamine use. (Oct 2008)
  • 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)
  • TV ads to prevent teenage meth use. (Apr 2010)
  • Develop counterdrug strategy for federal open lands. (Feb 2011)
  • Exclude industrial hemp from definition of marijuana. (Jul 2011)
  • Rated 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
Matt Rosendale on Drugs
Republican (District 0): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Matt Rosendale on other issues.
  • Medical marijuana ok; let states decide full legalization. (Oct 2018)
  • Decriminalize and handle marijuana like a prescription drug. (Nov 2012)
  • Strongly anti-recreational marijuana, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
Corey Stapleton on Drugs
Republican (District 0): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Corey Stapleton on other issues.
  • Making it easier to vote leads to marijuana legalization. (Feb 2017)
Ryan Zinke on Drugs
Republican House Member (District 0): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ryan Zinke on other issues.
  • Rated C- by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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