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Dan Feltes on Drugs
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Dan Feltes on other issues.
  • Voted for legalized marijuana. (Nov 2020)
  • Regulate kratom and synthetic alkaloids. (Feb 2020)
Maggie Hassan on Drugs
Democratic Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Maggie Hassan on other issues.
  • Opioid recommendations: drug courts & access to treatment. (Nov 2015)
  • Experience & data suggest legalizing marijuana does not help. (Feb 2014)
  • $500,000 for drug task force teams, but drop 1 team out of 4. (Feb 2013)
  • Rated C- by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
Jilletta Jarvis on Drugs
Libertarian candidate for governor of New Hampshire: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jilletta Jarvis on other issues.
  • Supports legalization of marijuana. (Jul 2018)
Molly Kelly on Drugs
Democratic candidate for governor of New Hampshire: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Molly Kelly on other issues.
  • Help opioid users recover & rebuild. (Oct 2018)
Steve Marchand on Drugs
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Steve Marchand on other issues.
  • Suite of services to those in midst of opioid recovery. (Apr 2017)
  • Legalize marijuana; tax it and regulate it. (Apr 2017)
  • Fully fund drug courts & rehab instead of incarceration. (Apr 2017)
  • Marijuana is not a gateway drug to other drugs. (Apr 2017)
Chris Sununu on Drugs
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Chris Sununu on other issues.
  • Supports medical marijuana but not recreational. (Jul 2019)
  • Recovery Friendly Workplaces: help in fighting drugs. (Jan 2019)
  • Given NH's opioid epidemic, a drug czar is a necessity. (Mar 2016)
Colin Van Ostern on Drugs
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Colin Van Ostern on other issues.
  • Legalize medical marijuana for chronic pain. (Aug 2016)
  • Health Protection Plan for addiction treatment services. (Jul 2016)
  • Decriminalize small amounts of marijuana. (Jul 2016)
Andru Volinsky on Drugs
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for Andru Volinsky on other issues.
    No stance on record.

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Scott Brown on Drugs
Republican Jr Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Scott Brown on other issues.
  • Restrict medical marijuana; and no recreational marijuana. (Oct 2014)
  • Stop dependence on drug trade in Afghanistan. (Nov 2009)
  • Voted NO on earmark for women's substance abuse program. (Feb 2004)
Maggie Hassan on Drugs
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Maggie Hassan on other issues.
  • Opioid recommendations: drug courts & access to treatment. (Nov 2015)
  • Experience & data suggest legalizing marijuana does not help. (Feb 2014)
  • $500,000 for drug task force teams, but drop 1 team out of 4. (Feb 2013)
  • Rated C- by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
Andy Martin on Drugs
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Andy Martin on other issues.
  • We need more Safe Stations, for opioid users. (Nov 2018)
  • Decriminalize medicinal marijuana; end War on Drugs. (Nov 2000)
  • Anti-recreational marijuana, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
Corky Messner on Drugs
Republican Challenger: Click here for Corky Messner on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bill O`Brien on Drugs
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill O`Brien on other issues.
  • Step one on opioids is to control Southern border. (Dec 2019)
Jim Rubens on Drugs
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jim Rubens on other issues.
  • War on drugs is a flagrant $1 trillion policy failure. (Apr 2016)
  • Legalize marijuana; drug-assisted treatment for opioids. (Apr 2016)
  • Study marijuana harmfulness; then let states regulate it. (Nov 2013)
Jeanne Shaheen on Drugs
Democrat Sr Senator; previously Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jeanne Shaheen on other issues.
  • Allow medical marijuana; but no recreational marijuana. (Oct 2014)
  • Foreign assistance helps counter-drug efforts. (Sep 2008)
  • More federal funding for all aspects of Drug War. (Aug 2000)
  • Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
Carol Shea-Porter on Drugs
Democrat: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Carol Shea-Porter on other issues.
  • Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
  • Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
  • Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
Karen Testerman on Drugs
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Karen Testerman on other issues.
  • Leave marijuana legalization to the states. (Jan 2014)

House:


Frank Guinta on Drugs
Republican Representative (NH-1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Frank Guinta on other issues.
  • Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
Annie Kuster on Drugs
Democrat (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Annie Kuster 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)
Chris Pappas on Drugs
Democrat (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chris Pappas on other issues.
  • PVS:Support recreational marijuana. (Aug 2018)
Carol Shea-Porter on Drugs
Democrat: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Carol Shea-Porter on other issues.
  • Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
  • Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
  • Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Mark Connolly on Drugs
Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mark Connolly on other issues.
  • Would sign bill decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana. (Jul 2016)
  • Combat opioid epidemic with drug court & access to treatment. (Nov 2015)
Derek Dextraze on Drugs
Independent 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Derek Dextraze on other issues.
  • Marijuana users do not go on to harder drugs. (Mar 2016)
Jon Lavoie on Drugs
Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jon Lavoie on other issues.
  • Fund heroin interdiction, but fund treatment too. (Nov 2015)
  • Learn from Colorado and collect marijuana tax dollars. (Nov 2015)
  • Marijuana legalization has worked in Colorado. (Oct 2015)
John Lynch on Drugs
Democratic NH Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Lynch on other issues.
  • Decriminalize marijuana once concerns are addressed. (Nov 2010)
  • 30 years for manufacturers of meth. (Nov 2006)
Jeanne Shaheen on Drugs
Democrat Sr Senator; previously Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jeanne Shaheen on other issues.
  • Allow medical marijuana; but no recreational marijuana. (Oct 2014)
  • Foreign assistance helps counter-drug efforts. (Sep 2008)
  • More federal funding for all aspects of Drug War. (Aug 2000)
  • Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
Craig Benson on Drugs
Former Republican Governor (2003-2004): Click here for Craig Benson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mark Fernald on Drugs
Former Democratic Governor (until 1996): Click here for Mark Fernald on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Burt Cohen on Drugs
2004 former Democratic challenger; state Senator: Click here for Burt Cohen on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Doris Haddock on Drugs
2004 former Democratic challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Doris Haddock on other issues.
  • Penalize marijuana use with fines rather than prison time. (Oct 2004)
  • Decriminalize marijuana. (Oct 2004)
Bill Zeliff on Drugs
Republican Former (1994-) (District 1): Click here for Bill Zeliff on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tom Alciere on Drugs
2010 GOP challenger (lost primary); formerly State Rep: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Alciere on other issues.
  • Drug use is not immoral. (Mar 2010)
Charlie Bass on Drugs
Republican Representative (NH-2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Charlie Bass 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 NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated D by VOTE-HEMP, indicating an anti-hemp voting record. (Dec 2003)
Jim Bender on Drugs
2010 Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Jim Bender on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ken Blevens on Drugs
Libertarian challenger: Click here for Ken Blevens on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jeb Bradley on Drugs
Republican (District 1): Click here for Jeb Bradley on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Judd Gregg on Drugs
Republican Sr Senator (NH): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Judd Gregg on other issues.
  • Marijuana should not be legalized for medical use. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted YES on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
  • Voted YES on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
Paul Hodes on Drugs
Democrat: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Paul Hodes on other issues.
  • Supports medical marijuana. (Nov 2004)
  • Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
  • Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
Paul Hodes on Drugs
Democrat: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Paul Hodes on other issues.
  • Supports medical marijuana. (Nov 2004)
  • Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
  • Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
John Sununu on Drugs
Republican Senator; previously Representative (NH-1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for John Sununu 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 NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated D by VOTE-HEMP, indicating an anti-hemp voting record. (Dec 2003)
Kelly Ayotte on Drugs
Republican Jr Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Kelly Ayotte on other issues.
  • Marijuana is illegal; I won't support medical use. (Aug 2010)
  • Enforce our drug laws. (Aug 2009)
  • Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
Don Bolduc on Drugs
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Don Bolduc on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Sununu on Drugs
Republican Senator; previously Representative (NH-1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for John Sununu 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 NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated D by VOTE-HEMP, indicating an anti-hemp voting record. (Dec 2003)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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