MN NORML 2014 Voter Guide

Vote for cannabis freedom Tuesday November 4th in Minnesota

The 2014 Minnesota NORML Voter Guide illustrates the shades of gray in Minnesota’s political scene. This year, a contentious legislative session at the Capitol produced a surprisingly restrictive medical cannabis law, revealing that a Democratically-controlled state government would not easily let tens of thousands of suffering Minnesotans safely obtain medicine, let alone use cannabis for personal reasons; nor would an industrial hemp program or a medical necessity legal defense get traction.

On November 4th, voters can select among many statewide candidates supporting full legalization, sending a clear message to the prohibitionist political establishment that their aggression will not stand.

In the depths of Capitol meeting rooms last winter, two different visions for medical cannabis competed in DFL-controlled chambers. The Senate offered to cover more medical conditions and permit more growers, while the House leadership (specifically House Speaker Paul Thissen and his deputy, Rep. Erin Murphy) forced Democratic members to abide by Gov. Mark Dayton’s vision of access limited to roughly 5,000 patients and two growers.

When the House voted on the less restrictive version of the bill, which had already passed the Senate by a veto-proof majority (48-18), 97 representatives voted against wider access offered in Rep. Pat Garofalo’s amendment. Of the 23 representatives who voted for the Garofalo amendment with good intentions, eight Republicans and fifteen DFLers supported wider access to cannabis for sick and dying Minnesotans. Ultimately the House bill mostly prevailed, with bizarre restrictions including forbidding treatment by smoking.

Before the state conventions, MN NORML members fought at caucuses to get cannabis legalization recognized in party platforms. At the DFL convention, a suspiciously close 59.5% of DFL delegates voting for full legalization, just shy of the 60% threshold. It’s hard to say with certainty but it’s estimated roughly 1/3rd of Republicans support some kind of legalization for personal use, including several GOP candidates featured in our voter guide.

The Independence Party, Green Party, Libertarian Party and Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis Party are all fielding statewide candidates on platforms supporting full legalization, and we strongly encourage MN NORML members to consider voting for them.

Locally, we strongly urge you to consider supporting candidates you partially agree with, while holding them accountable every step of the way. One worth considering: in 66A Alice Hausman is locked in a very tight race and openly supports full legalization. If she loses, that will be a major setback for our efforts to end the socially destructive institution of prohibition in Minnesota.

Finally, please check the Political Affiliations of Minnesota Judges. Most people do not know anything about the judges in their area. This link to a PDF has information about judges that may appear on your ballot.

If you have additional info or corrections, please send them to [email protected] . We will do our best to provide late-breaking updates over social media via mnnorml.org, facebook.com/mnnorml & twitter.com/mnnorml .

In solidarity & working for freedom,
-MN NORML Staff

To filter, type your House District like: 15A
Political body: MN Governor
Name Dist. MN Norml Analysis Survey Response Rating
Gov. Mark Dayton (DFL-MN) MN Opposed extensive medical cannabis legislation in 2014; On the Record stating he would veto a full legalization bill; Seemingly beholden to campaign contributors who oppose cannabis law reform, such as the law enforcement lobby. Didn't Respond
Chris Holbrook (Lib) - MN Governor MN Supports legalization, amendment, industrial hemp. "Issue with wording" on beer and wine regulation. A - Fully Supports Legalization, incl. Industrial Hemp, Full Medical, and Amnesty for Marijuana offenders
Jeff Johnson ( R ) - MN Governor MN Former big agriculture attorney Jeff Johnson has signaled support this year for wider access to medical cannabis than Gov. Dayton allowed, including a campaign promise of working on wider access than Dayton is willing to promise, and some medical & personal use supporters have backed him. However, in Hennepin County office so far, he has not shown any career pattern of implementing war on drugs reform, despite ample opportunities. Didn't Respond
Chris Wright (Grassroots) - MN Governor MN Supports full legalization. The most supportive candidate for Governor. A - Fully Supports Legalization, incl. Industrial Hemp, Full Medical, and Amnesty for Marijuana offenders
Hannah Nicollet (Ind) - MN Governor MN Supports full legalization, replace war on drugs with model like Portugal. MN NORML Assessment: Best candidate for Governor A - Fully Supports Legalization, incl. Industrial Hemp, Full Medical, and Amnesty for Marijuana offenders
Political body: MN Attorney General
Name Dist. MN Norml Analysis Survey Response Rating
Lori Swanson (DFL) - MN Attorney General MN Does not support full legalization, unlike many of her opponents. Supports drug war prosecutorial tactics like blocking cross examination of police lab techs. Didn't Respond
Dan Vacek (Legalize) - MN Attorney General MN Supports full legalization. Very supportive of MN NORML. A vote for the "Legalize Cannabis" Party shows support for legalization state-wide. A - Fully Supports Legalization, incl. Industrial Hemp, Full Medical, and Amnesty for Marijuana offenders
Andy Dawkins (Grn) - MN Attorney General MN Supports full legalization. Very supportive of MN NORML. A - Fully Supports Legalization, incl. Industrial Hemp, Full Medical, and Amnesty for Marijuana offenders
Brandan Borgos (Ind) - MN Attorney General MN Supports full legalization, MN NORML board member. MN NORML Assessment: Cannabis Crusader - vote for Borgos! A - Fully Supports Legalization, incl. Industrial Hemp, Full Medical, and Amnesty for Marijuana offenders
Political body: MN Secretary of State
Name Dist. MN Norml Analysis Survey Response Rating
Bob Helland (Ind) - Secretary of State MN Has indicated to MN NORML he supports full legalization Didn't Respond
Bob Odden (Lib) - Secretary of State MN Supports full legalization and restore voting rights for victimless crimes. A - Fully Supports Legalization, incl. Industrial Hemp, Full Medical, and Amnesty for Marijuana offenders
Political body: MN Auditor
Name Dist. MN Norml Analysis Survey Response Rating
Pat Dean (Ind) - MN Auditor MN Supports legalization like beer and wine. Does not think marijuana is safer than alcohol. Moderately supportive of cannabis law reform. B - Supports full legalization, undecided on hemp
Judith Schwartzbacker (Grassroots) - MN Auditor MN Supports full legalization. A - Fully Supports Legalization, incl. Industrial Hemp, Full Medical, and Amnesty for Marijuana offenders
Keegan Iverson (Lib) - MN Auditor MN Supports full legalization. A - Fully Supports Legalization, incl. Industrial Hemp, Full Medical, and Amnesty for Marijuana offenders
Political body: US Senate
Name Dist. MN Norml Analysis Survey Response Rating
Sen. Al Franken (DFL) - US Senate Senate Sen. Al Franken finally took a position supporting medical cannabis recently, but does not support legalization for personal use. Didn't Respond
Steve Carlson (Ind) - US Senate Senate Steve Carlson is hostile to cannabis legalization. MN NORML assessment: "Reefer Mad" - do not support! Didn't Respond
Heather Johnson (Lib) - US Senate Senate Does not support charging "victim-less crimes" such as drug laws and will fight against such laws; Most supportive US Senate candidate of full legalization and ending prohibition A - Fully Supports Legalization, incl. Industrial Hemp, Full Medical, and Amnesty for Marijuana offenders
Political body: US House
Name Dist. MN Norml Analysis Survey Response Rating
US Rep. Timothy Walz (DFL) - MN-01 MN-01 Very weak on drug reform issues; has voted in support of the drug war Didn't Respond
US Rep. John Kline (R) - MN-02 MN-02 Very weak on drug reform issues; has voted in support of the drug war Didn't Respond
Paula Overby (Ind) - MN-02 MN-02 Very supportive of ending the drug war and fully legalizing marijuana, in Minnesota and nation-wide A - Fully Supports Legalization, incl. Industrial Hemp, Full Medical, and Amnesty for Marijuana offenders
US Rep. Erik Paulsen (R) - MN-03 MN-03 Very weak on drug reform issues, little information on the topic available Didn't Respond
US Rep. Betty McCollum (DFL) - MN-04 MN-04 Rated Zero by NORML(nat.), indicating a mixed record on drug reform; Not a strong drug policy reform candidate Didn't Respond
Dave Thomas (Ind) - US MN-04 MN-04 Supports ending prohibition and fully legalizing marijuana; Best/most supportive candidate in US-4 A - Fully Supports Legalization, incl. Industrial Hemp, Full Medical, and Amnesty for Marijuana offenders
Rep. Keith Ellison (DFL) - US MN-05 MN-05 Rep. Keith Ellison supports medical cannabis, but does not support legalization for personal use. Didn't Respond
John Denney (Ind) - US MN-06 MN-06 John Denney has indicated he fully supports cannabis legalization. A - Fully Supports Legalization, incl. Industrial Hemp, Full Medical, and Amnesty for Marijuana offenders
US Rep. Collin Peterson (DFL) - US MN-07 MN-07 Rep. Collin Peterson has co-sponsored industrial hemp bills, but does not support legalization for personal use. Didn't Respond
US Rep. Richard Nolan (DFL) - US MN-08 MN-08 Unknown - not a staunch advocate Didn't Respond
Ray 'Skip' Sandman (Green) - US MN-08 MN-08 Supports Full Legalization; best/most supportive candidate in the 8th Congressional District. A - Fully Supports Legalization, incl. Industrial Hemp, Full Medical, and Amnesty for Marijuana offenders
Political body: MN House
Name Dist. MN Norml Analysis Survey Response Rating
Rep. Dan Fabian (R-01A) 01A Rep. Dan Fabian is a drug war supporter that voted against even the highly restrictive 2014 medical cannabis bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Deb Kiel (R-01B) 01B Rep. Deb Kiel is a drug war supporter that voted against even the highly restrictive 2014 medical cannabis bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Roger Erickson (DFL-02A) 02A Rep. Roger Erickson supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Steve Green (R-02B) 02B Rep. Steve Green is a drug war supporter that voted against even the highly restrictive 2014 medical cannabis bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. David Dill (DFL-03A) 03A Rep. David Dill supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Mary Murphy (DFL-03B) 03B Rep. Mary Murphy supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Ben Lien (DFL-04A) 04A Rep. Ben Lien supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Paul Marquart (DFL-04B) 04B Rep. Paul Marquart voted against even the highly restrictive 2014 medical cannabis bill. He represents a conservative district. Didn't Respond
Rep. John Persell (DFL-05A) 05A Rep. John Persell supported the 2014 medical bill and is a moderate on the war on drugs. Didn't Respond
Rep. Tom Anzelc (DFL-05B) 05B Rep. Tom Anzelc was co-Author of 2014 Medical Cannabis Bill in House; Supports full legalization when politically possible. Didn't Respond
Rep. Carly Melin (DFL-06A) 06A In 2014 Rep. Carly Melin authored the House medical cannabis bill and fought to satisfy law enforcement demands to restrict access. At times she misled patients, and kept them away from a press conference. At the Capitol Melin may help at times, but always double-check what she says because she has been duplicitous to advocates. Didn't Respond
Rep. Jason Metsa (DFL-06B) 06B Rep. Jason Metsa supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Kristine Osbakken (Grn-7A) 07A Supports full legalization. "Big Pharma and police departments make out big resisting the decriminalization of marijuana." Better choice than DFL's Jennifer Schultz. A - Fully Supports Legalization, incl. Industrial Hemp, Full Medical, and Amnesty for Marijuana offenders
Jennifer Schultz (DFL-7A) 07A Waiting for results from other states to make policy determinations. Supports industrial hemp and says prohibition does more harm than good. Kristine Osbakken is a better choice. Potentially influencable, but not a strong choice currently (in terms of cannabis law reform) B/C - Partially supportive, but still on fence with most issues.
Rep. Erik Simonson (DFL-07B) 07B Rep. Erik Simonson supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Bud Nornes (R-08A) 08A Rep. Bud Nornes is a key drug war supporter that voted against even the highly restrictive 2014 medical cannabis bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Mary Franson (R-08B) 08B Rep. Mary Franson authored a bill for industrial hemp, fending off a primary challenge in 2014 from a drug warrior opponent, but she opposes medical and personal cannabis rights. Didn't Respond
Rep. Ron Kresha (R-09B) 09B Rep. Ron Kresha is a drug war supporter that voted against even the highly restrictive 2014 medical cannabis bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. John Ward (DFL-10A) 10A Rep. John Ward supported the 2014 medical bill, reversing earlier opposition. Didn't Respond
Rep. Joe Radinovich (DFL-10B) 10B Rep. Joe Radinovich supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Mike Sundin (DFL-11A) 11A Rep. Mike Sundin supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Tim Faust (DFL-11B) 11B Rep. Tim Faust supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Jay McNamar (DFL-12A) 12A Rep. Jay McNamar supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Gordy Wagner (DFL-12B) 12B Supports full legalization. Much better choice than Paul Anderson. A - Fully Supports Legalization, incl. Industrial Hemp, Full Medical, and Amnesty for Marijuana offenders
Rep. Jeff Howe (R-13A) 13A Rep. Jeff Howe is a drug war supporter that voted against even the highly restrictive 2014 medical cannabis bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Tim O'Driscoll (R-13B) 13B Rep. Tim O'Driscoll is a drug war supporter that voted against even the highly restrictive 2014 medical cannabis bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Tama Theis (R-14A) 14A Rep. Tama Theis supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Zachary Dorholt (DFL-14B) 14B Rep. Zachary Dorholt voted in favor of the Garofalo amendment supporting wider access to cannabis for sick and dying Minnesotans than was afforded by the final bill signed into law and by doing so, they voted against the will of the DFL House Caucus. Didn't Respond
Rep. Sondra Erickson (R-15A) 15A Rep. Sondra Erickson is a drug war supporter that voted against even the highly restrictive 2014 medical cannabis bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Jim Newberger (R-15B) 15B Rep. Jim Newberger is a drug war supporter that voted against even the highly restrictive 2014 medical cannabis bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Chris Swedzinski (R-16A) 16A Rep. Chris Swedzinski is a drug war supporter that voted against even the highly restrictive 2014 medical cannabis bill. Didn't Respond
James Kanne (DFL-16B) 16B Does not support full legalization. Supports "small amount, grow your own" and limited expungement. Looking for more research on medical. Much better choice than Torkelson. Not very good but seems open if educated. D - No full legalization, limited expungements, but supports minor reform
Rep. Andrew Falk (DFL-17A) 17A Rep. Andrew Falk supports industrial hemp, but not recreational use. He voted in favor of the Garofalo amendment supporting wider access to cannabis for sick and dying Minnesotans than was afforded by the final bill signed into law and by doing so, voted against the will of the DFL House Caucus. Didn't Respond
Rep. Mary Sawatzky (DFL-17B) 17B Rep. Mary Sawatzky supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Dean Urdahl (R-18A) 18A Rep. Dean Urdahl is a drug war supporter that voted against even the highly restrictive 2014 medical cannabis bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Glenn Gruenhagen (R-18B) 18B Rep. Glenn Gruenhagen is an ardent drug warrior and almost anyone else would be preferable to him. Didn't Respond
Rep. Clark Johnson (DFL-19A) 19A Rep. Clark Johnson voted in favor of the Garofalo amendment supporting wider access to cannabis for sick and dying Minnesotans than was afforded by the final bill signed into law and by doing so, they voted against the will of the DFL House Caucus. Didn't Respond
Kim Spears (R-19A) 19A Supports legalization, Const. Amendment, Medical and Hemp. Great potential Republican ally. A - Fully Supports Legalization, incl. Industrial Hemp, Full Medical, and Amnesty for Marijuana offenders
Rep. Kathy Brynaert (DFL-19B) 19B Rep. Kathy Brynaert supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Thomas Lofgren (DFL-20A) 20A Believes the War on Drugs is a failure, prohibition does not work, and "Full legalization may take some years to be fully evaluated and implemented in Minnesota. More critically, medical cannabis laws need to be expanded to help patients get medication that can improve their quality of life." - http://thomaslofgren.us/issues/drug-policy/; MN NORML believes Lofgren is the best/most supportive candidate A - Fully Supports Legalization, incl. Industrial Hemp, Full Medical, and Amnesty for Marijuana offenders
Rep. Kelby Woodard (R-20A) 20A * Not running for re-election. Rep. Kelby Woodard is a drug war supporter that voted against even the highly restrictive 2014 medical cannabis bill Didn't Respond
Rep. David Bly (DFL-20B) 20B Rep. David Bly voted for the 2014 medical bill, has supported medical access and is not an ardent drug warrior. He voted in favor of the Garofalo amendment supporting wider access to cannabis for sick and dying Minnesotans than was afforded by the final bill signed into law and by doing so, they voted against the will of the DFL House Caucus. Didn't Respond
Rep. Tim Kelly (R-21A) 21A Rep. Tim Kelly voted in favor of the Garofalo amendment supporting wider access to cannabis for sick and dying Minnesotans than was afforded by the final bill signed into law. Didn't Respond
Mark Schneider (DFL-21B) 21B "Maybe" supports beer and wine style regulation. Supports industrial hemp and a constitutional amendment. Misinformed but potential ally. Probably a better choice than Drazkowski. B - Potential supporter, but currently misinformed.
Rep. Joe Schomacker (R-22A) 22A Rep. Joe Schomacker supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Rod Hamilton (R-22B) 22B Rep. Rod Hamilton supported the 2014 medical bill in an emotional reversal, but doesn't favor ending the drug war. Didn't Respond
Rep. Bob Gunther (R-23A) 23A Rep. Bob Gunther supported the 2014 medical bill and is a relative moderate. Didn't Respond
Rep. Tony Cornish (R-23B) 23B Rep. Tony Cornish supported the 2014 medical bill. He is a law enforcement type who supports continuing the war on drugs. Didn't Respond
Rep. John Petersburg (R-24A) 24A Rep. John Petersburg is a drug war supporter that voted against even the highly restrictive 2014 medical cannabis bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Duane Quam (R-25A) 25A Rep. Duane Quam is a drug war supporter that voted against even the highly restrictive 2014 medical cannabis bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Kim Norton (DFL-25B) 25B Rep. Kim Norton supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Tina Liebling (DFL-26A) 26A Rep. Tina Liebling is moderately pro-medical cannabis, and supported wider access than the 2014 bill. She is not a hard-core drug warrior. This representative voted in favor of the Garofalo amendment supporting wider access to cannabis for sick and dying Minnesotans than was afforded by the final bill signed into law and by doing so, they voted against the will of the DFL House Caucus. Didn't Respond
Rep. Mike Benson (R-26B) 26B Rep. Mike Benson is a drug war supporter that voted against even the highly restrictive 2014 medical cannabis bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Shannon Savick (DFL-27A) 27A Rep. Shannon Savick supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Jeanne Poppe (DFL-27B) 27B Rep. Jeanne Poppe supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Gene Pelowski, Jr. (DFL-28A) 28A Rep. Gene Pelowski supported the 2014 medical bill but does not favor widely legal access. Didn't Respond
Rep. Greg Davids (R-28B) 28B Rep. Greg Davids is a drug war supporter that voted against even the highly restrictive 2014 medical cannabis bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Joe McDonald (R-29A) 29A Rep. Joe McDonald voted against even the highly restrictive 2014 medical cannabis bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Marion O'Neill (R-29B) 29B Rep. Marion O'Neill is a drug war supporter that voted against even the highly restrictive 2014 medical cannabis bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Nick Zerwas (R-30A) 30A Rep. Nick Zerwas supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Tom Hackbarth (R-31B) 31B Rep. Tom Hackbarth is a key drug war supporter that voted against even the highly restrictive 2014 medical cannabis bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Brian Johnson (R-32A) 32A Rep. Brian Johnson is a drug war supporter that voted against even the highly restrictive 2014 medical cannabis bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Bob Barrett (R-32B) 32B Rep. Bob Barrett is a totally committed drug warrior who does not want any cannabis or hemp access, and played a key role opposing medical access of any sort. He no longer promotes his Hazelden work which financially incentivizes him to keep the drug war going. Didn't Respond
Rep. Jerry Hertaus (R-33A) 33A Rep. Jerry Hertaus voted in favor of the Garofalo amendment supporting wider access to cannabis for sick and dying Minnesotans than was afforded by the final bill signed into law. Didn't Respond
Rep. Cindy Pugh (R-33B) 33B Rep. Cindy Pugh is a drug war supporter that voted against even the highly restrictive 2014 medical cannabis bill. Her opponent Paul Alegi supports legalization. Didn't Respond
Paul Alegi (DFL 33B) 33B Supports full legalization. Good choice vs Cindy Pugh. A - Fully Supports Legalization, incl. Industrial Hemp, Full Medical, and Amnesty for Marijuana offenders
Rep. Joyce Peppin (R-34A) 34A Rep. Joyce Peppin is a drug war supporter that voted against even the highly restrictive 2014 medical cannabis bill. Didn't Respond
Peter Perovich (DFL-35A) 35A Supports legalization like beer and wine. Moderate on war on drugs. Supports industrial hemp. Moderate choice, misinformed. B/C - Supports legalization, needs more info on Medical Cannabis, and Economic benefits.
Rep. Peggy Scott (R-35B) 35B Rep. Peggy Scott is a drug war supporter that voted against even the highly restrictive 2014 medical cannabis bill. Didn't Respond
Samuel Beard (DFL-35B) 35B Supports full legalization. A - Fully Supports Legalization, incl. Industrial Hemp, Full Medical, and Amnesty for Marijuana offenders
Rep. Mark Uglem (R-36A) 36A Rep. Mark Uglem supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Melissa Hortman (DFL-36B) 36B Rep. Melissa Hortman supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Jerry Newton (DFL-37A) 37A Rep. Jerry Newton supported the 2014 medical bill. A moderate on war on drugs and supports expungement "absolutely". Does not support Const. Amendment A/B- Supports Legalization, but undecided/waiting for results from other states on specifics
Rep. Tim Sanders (R-37B) 37B Rep. Tim Sanders voted in favor of the Garofalo amendment supporting wider access to cannabis for sick and dying Minnesotans than was afforded by the final bill signed into law. Didn't Respond
Rep. Linda Runbeck (R-38A) 38A Rep. Linda Runbeck is a drug war supporter that voted against even the highly restrictive 2014 medical cannabis bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Matt Dean (R-38B) 38B Rep. Matt Dean is a drug war supporter that voted against even the highly restrictive 2014 medical cannabis bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Bob Dettmer (R-39A) 39A Rep. Bob Dettmer is a drug war supporter that voted against even the highly restrictive 2014 medical cannabis bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Kathy Lohmer (R-39B) 39B Rep. Kathy Lohmer is a drug war supporter that voted against even the highly restrictive 2014 medical cannabis bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Michael Nelson (DFL-40A) 40A Rep. Mike Nelson supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Debra Hilstrom (DFL-40B) 40B Rep. Debra Hilstrom supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Connie Bernardy (DFL-41A) 41A Rep. Connie Bernardy supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Camden Pike (R-41B) 41B Supports full legalization. A - Fully Supports Legalization, incl. Industrial Hemp, Full Medical, and Amnesty for Marijuana offenders
Rep. Carolyn Laine (DFL-41B) 41B Rep. Carolyn Laine supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Barb Yarusso (DFL-42A) 42A Rep. Barb Yarusso supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Jason Isaacson (DFL-42B) 42B Rep. Jason Isaacson supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Peter Fischer (DFL-43A) 43A Rep. Peter Fischer supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Leon Lillie (DFL-43B) 43B Rep. Leon Lillie supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Sarah Anderson (R-44A) 44A Rep. Sarah Anderson is a drug war supporter that voted against even the highly restrictive 2014 medical cannabis bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. John Benson (DFL-44B) 44B Rep. John Benson supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Lyndon Carlson, Sr. (DFL-45A) 45A Rep. Lyn Carlson supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Mike Freiberg (DFL-45B) 45B Rep. Mike Freiberg voted in favor of the Garofalo amendment supporting wider access to cannabis for sick and dying Minnesotans than was afforded by the final bill signed into law and by doing so, he voted against the will of the DFL House Caucus. Didn't Respond
Rep. Ryan Winkler (DFL-46A) 46A Rep. Ryan Winkler supported the 2014 medical bill. This representative voted in favor of the Garofalo amendment supporting wider access to cannabis for sick and dying Minnesotans than was afforded by the final bill signed into law and by doing so, they voted against the will of the DFL House Caucus. Didn't Respond
Bryan Bjornson (R-46B) 46B Supports full legalization. A - Fully Supports Legalization, incl. Industrial Hemp, Full Medical, and Amnesty for Marijuana offenders
Rep. Ernie Leidiger (R-47A) 47A Rep. Ernie Leidiger is a drug war supporter that voted against even the highly restrictive 2014 medical cannabis bill. Didn't Respond
Matthew Gieseke (DFL-47A) 47A Supports full legalization. Good choice in this unstable district A - Fully Supports Legalization, incl. Industrial Hemp, Full Medical, and Amnesty for Marijuana offenders
Rep. Joe Hoppe (R-47B) 47B Rep. Joe Hoppe voted in favor of the Garofalo amendment supporting wider access to cannabis for sick and dying Minnesotans than was afforded by the final bill signed into law. Didn't Respond
Rep. Yvonne Selcer (DFL-48A) 48A Rep. Yvonne Selcer supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Jenifer Loon (R-48B) 48B In 2014 Rep. Jenifer Loon was deeply opposed to medical cannabis access of any sort, and is no friend on these issues. Didn't Respond
Rep. Ron Erhardt (DFL-49A) 49A Rep. Ron Erhardt supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Paul Rosenthal (DFL-49B) 49B Rep. Paul Rosenthal supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Linda Slocum (DFL-50A) 50A Rep. Linda Slocum supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Zavier Bicott (R-50B) 50B Supports legalization like beer and wine. Moderate on war on drugs. Supports industrial hemp. A - Fully Supports Legalization, incl. Industrial Hemp, Full Medical, and Amnesty for Marijuana offenders
Rep. Sandra Masin (DFL-51A) 51A Rep. Sandy Masin supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Laurie Halverson (DFL-51B) 51B Rep. Laurie Halverson supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Rick Hansen (DFL-52A) 52A Rep. Rick Hansen voted in favor of the Garofalo amendment supporting wider access to cannabis for sick and dying Minnesotans than was afforded by the final bill signed into law and by doing so, they voted against the will of the DFL House Caucus. Didn't Respond
Rep. Joe Atkins (DFL-52B) 52B Rep. Joe Atkins supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. JoAnn Ward (DFL-53A) 53A Rep. JoAnn Ward supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Andrea Kieffer (R-53B) 53B Rep. Andrea Kieffer voted in favor of the Garofalo amendment supporting wider access to cannabis for sick and dying Minnesotans than was afforded by the final bill signed into law. Didn't Respond
Rep. Dan Schoen (DFL-54A) 54A Rep. Dan Schoen supported the 2014 medical bill and is a moderate on the war on drugs. Didn't Respond
Don Slaten (DFL-54B) 54B Supports full legalization. Better choice than Denny McNamara. A - Fully Supports Legalization, incl. Industrial Hemp, Full Medical, and Amnesty for Marijuana offenders
Rep. Denny McNamara (R-54B) 54B Rep. Denny McNamara supported the 2014 medical bill and is a moderate on the war on drugs. This representative voted in favor of the Garofalo amendment supporting wider access to cannabis for sick and dying Minnesotans than was afforded by the final bill signed into law. His opponent Don Slaten supports full legalization. Didn't Respond
Kevin Burkart (DFL-55B) 55A Supports full legalization. MN NORML supports Mr. Burkart A - Fully Supports Legalization, incl. Industrial Hemp, Full Medical, and Amnesty for Marijuana offenders
Rep. Tony Albright (R-55B) 55B Rep. Tony Albright supported the 2014 medical bill, and was in favor of the Garofalo amendment supporting wider access to cannabis for sick and dying Minnesotans than was afforded by the final bill signed into law. Didn't Respond
Josh Ondich (Ind-55B) 55B * Withdrew from race (though will still be on ballot) Supports full legalization. Withdrew to support Kevin Burkart (DFL) who also supports full legalization. A - Fully Supports Legalization, incl. Industrial Hemp, Full Medical, and Amnesty for Marijuana offenders
Rep. Will Morgan (DFL-56B) 56B Rep. Will Morgan supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Anna Wills (R-57B) 57B Rep. Anna Wills supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Pat Garofalo (R-58B) 58B Rep. Garofalo introduced an amendment to adopt the Senate's version of the bill, which allowed for much wider access to cannabis for sick and dying Minnesotans. Didn't Respond
Rep. Joe Mullery (DFL-59A) 59A Rep. Joe Mullery supported the 2014 medical bill, but doesn't support ending the war on drugs. This representative voted in favor of the Garofalo amendment supporting wider access to cannabis for sick and dying Minnesotans than was afforded by the final bill signed into law and by doing so, they voted against the will of the DFL House Caucus. Didn't Respond
Rep. Raymond Dehn (DFL-59B) 59B Rep. Raymond Dehn supported the 2014 medical bill, and supports industrial hemp, but does not believe in legalizing and regulating cannabis like beer and wine "at this time". Potentially swayable, but not supporter currently. B/C - Supports Medical Cannabis, might support legalization later, but not now. Misinformed.
Rep. Diane Loeffler (DFL-60A) 60A Rep. Diane Loeffler supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Brent Millsop (R-60A) 60A Supports some moderation of cannabis policy but not expungement or beer and wine style regulation/legalization. Does not thing marijuana is safer than alcohol. Misinformed. C - Supports some reform; but misinformed/misguided on the facts.
Rep. Phyllis Kahn (DFL-60B) 60B Rep. Phyllis Kahn has long supported general legalization. She voted in favor of the Garofalo amendment supporting wider access to cannabis for sick and dying Minnesotans than was afforded by the final bill signed into law and by doing so, they voted against the will of the DFL House Caucus. Didn't Respond
Rep. Frank Hornstein (DFL-61A) 61A Rep. Frank Hornstein voted in favor of the Garofalo amendment supporting wider access to cannabis for sick and dying Minnesotans than was afforded by the final bill signed into law and by doing so, they voted against the will of the DFL House Caucus. Didn't Respond
Tom Gallagher (R-61B) 61B Tom Gallagher supports full legalization and has molded his whole campaign around legalization. MN NORML board member. MN NORML Assessment: Cannabis Crusader - Vote for Tom Gallagher! A - Fully Supports Legalization, incl. Industrial Hemp, Full Medical, and Amnesty for Marijuana offenders
Rep. Paul Thissen (DFL-61B) 61B Rep. Paul Thissen organized the House DFL to maximize restrictions on cannabis for law enforcement. He is opposed by Tom Gallagher, a MN Norml board member whom we fully support in 61B. Didn't Respond
Rep. Karen Clark (DFL-62A) 62A Rep. Karen Clark has been moderately pro-cannabis during her long career and supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Julie Hanson (R-62B) 62B Staunch Opponent of legalization! - MN NORML does not support Julie Hanson. F - Does not support legalization, medical, industrial hemp, etc
Rep. Jim Davnie (DFL-63A) 63A Rep. Jim Davnie supported the 2014 medical bill. He is "interested in the conversation" to regulate like beer and wine, and wants to review WA/CO "experiences". C - Supports some reform; but looking for more information/results. Open to the conversation
Rep. Jean Wagenius (DFL-63B) 63B Rep. Jean Wagenius supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Erin Murphy (DFL-64A) 64A In 2014 Rep. Erin Murphy helped the House Democratic leadership restrict medical cannabis access, although she has supported medical access for years. Her assistant Dan Pollard was critical to whipping votes against wider medical access proposed by the MN Senate. Murphy can be expected to carry out Dayton's agenda to tightly restrict medical access if he is re-elected. Didn't Respond
Lena Buggs (Green-65A) 65A Green Party candidate Lena Buggs supports legalizing cannabis. Didn't Respond
Rep. Rena Moran (DFL-65A) 65A In April 2014 Rep. Rena Moran declared she supports legalizing cannabis at MN Norml's rally. Thank you, Rena! Didn't Respond
Rep. Carlos Mariani (DFL-65B) 65B Rep. Carlos Mariani supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
Rep. Alice Hausman (DFL-66A) 66A Rep. Alice Hausman supports cannabis legalization and is locked in a tight race. She is strongly worth supporting. A - Fully Supports Legalization, incl. Industrial Hemp, Full Medical, and Amnesty for Marijuana offenders
Elizabeth "Lizz" Paulson (R-66B) 66B Support Medical and Recreational legalization similar to Colorado A - Fully Supports Legalization, incl. Industrial Hemp, Full Medical, and Amnesty for Marijuana offenders
Rep. Tim Mahoney (DFL-67A) 67A Rep. Tim Mahoney supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond
John Quinn (R-67B) 67B Supports full legalization, a "proud 420 Republican". A strong choice, as we need supportive Republicans to make legalization efforts bi-partisan. A+ - Fully Supports Legalization, incl. Industrial Hemp, Full Medical, and Amnesty for Marijuana offenders
Rep. Sheldon Johnson (DFL-67B) 67B Rep. Sheldon Johnson supported the 2014 medical bill. Didn't Respond