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Mick Cornett on Drugs
Republican candidate for governor of Oklahoma: Click here for Mick Cornett on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joe Dorman on Drugs
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Joe Dorman on other issues.
  • No stance on marijuana legalization nor medical marijuana. (Jun 2014)
  • Legalize marijuana, based on Genesis 1:29. (Jun 2014)
Drew Edmondson on Drugs
Democratic candidate for governor of Oklahoma: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Drew Edmondson on other issues.
  • Backs new drug law making possession of drugs a misdeameanor. (Feb 2018)
Mary Fallin on Drugs
Republican: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Mary Fallin on other issues.
  • Legal marijuana provides no substantial benefit. (Jun 2014)
  • Prevent prescription drug abuse from occurring. (Feb 2013)
  • Women in Recovery: abuse programs avoid incarceration. (Feb 2011)
  • 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 Henry on Drugs
Democratic OK Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Brad Henry on other issues.
  • Invest in drug courts: put low-risk offenders on better path. (Feb 2010)
  • National model in the war in methamphetamine. (Nov 2006)
Scott Inman on Drugs
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for Scott Inman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Connie Johnson on Drugs
Democratic candidate for Oklahoma Governor: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Connie Johnson on other issues.
  • Strong proponent of legalizing medical marijuana. (Jan 2018)
  • Ending the war on drugs would improve criminal justice. (Jan 2018)
  • Fund programs to combat opioid epidemic. (Oct 2017)
  • Advocate for decriminalized and medical marijuana. (Feb 2017)
  • Let state voters decide about pot legalization. (Sep 2014)
  • End the War on Drugs and its mandatory minimums. (Jun 2014)
Joe Maldonado on Drugs
Libertarian candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe Maldonado on other issues.
  • Marijuana isn't a gateway drug. (May 2018)
Chris Powell on Drugs
Libertarian candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chris Powell on other issues.
  • Marijuana isn't a gateway drug. (May 2018)
Gary Richardson on Drugs
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Gary Richardson on other issues.
  • If people vote to legalize medical marijuana, I'll honor it. (Jan 2018)
Kevin Stitt on Drugs
Republican candidate for governor of Oklahoma: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Kevin Stitt on other issues.
  • Vetoed expansion of state medical marijuana program. (May 2020)
  • Help non-violent offenders: identify roots of addiction. (Feb 2019)
  • Supports legalizing medical marijuana if strictly medicinal. (Jan 2018)
Ervin Yen on Drugs
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ervin Yen on other issues.
  • Opposes medical marijuana without qualifying conditions. (Jul 2018)

Senate:

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Abby Broyles on Drugs
Democratic nominee for Senate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Abby Broyles on other issues.
  • Decriminalize marijuana, introduce federal regulation. (Jul 2020)
James Inhofe on Drugs
Republican Sr Senator (OK): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for James Inhofe on other issues.
  • Voted YES on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
  • Voted YES on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
  • Require chemical resellers to certify against meth use. (Sep 2007)
Connie Johnson on Drugs
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Connie Johnson on other issues.
  • Strong proponent of legalizing medical marijuana. (Jan 2018)
  • Ending the war on drugs would improve criminal justice. (Jan 2018)
  • Fund programs to combat opioid epidemic. (Oct 2017)
  • Advocate for decriminalized and medical marijuana. (Feb 2017)
  • Let state voters decide about pot legalization. (Sep 2014)
  • End the War on Drugs and its mandatory minimums. (Jun 2014)
T.W. Shannon on Drugs
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for T.W. Shannon on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Matt Silverstein on Drugs
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Matt Silverstein on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Workman on Drugs
Democratic candidate for Senate: Click here for Mike Workman on other issues.
    No stance on record.

House:


Dan Boren on Drugs
Democratic Representative (OK-2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Dan Boren on other issues.
  • Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
  • Rated -10 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
Jim Bridenstine on Drugs
Republican (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jim Bridenstine on other issues.
  • Legalizing aligns government revenue with drug addiction. (Nov 2012)
  • Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
  • Disallow buying marijuana with food stamps. (May 2015)
Tom Cole on Drugs
Republican Representative (OK-4): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Tom Cole on other issues.
  • Voted NO 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 D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
  • Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
Kevin Hern on Drugs
Republican (District 1): Click here for Kevin Hern on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kendra Horn on Drugs
Democrat (District 5): Click here for Kendra Horn on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Frank Dean Lucas on Drugs
Republican Representative (OK-3): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Frank Dean Lucas 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 NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
  • Rated -30 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
  • Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
Markwayne Mullin on Drugs
Republican (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Markwayne Mullin on other issues.
  • Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
Steve Russell on Drugs
Republican House Member (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Steve Russell 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:


James Lankford on Drugs
Republican (Senate run 2014) (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for James Lankford on other issues.
  • Rated F by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
Frank Keating on Drugs
Former Republican Governor (1995-2002): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Frank Keating on other issues.
  • Supports community sentencing in drug courts. (Feb 2001)
  • More federal funding for all aspects of Drug War. (Aug 2000)
Steve Largent on Drugs
Former Republican Challenger (2002): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Steve Largent 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)
  • Ban federal funding for needle-exchange programs. (Mar 1999)
Brad Carson on Drugs
2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Brad Carson on other issues.
  • Cleanup methamphetamine in rural communities. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
Don Nickles on Drugs
Former Republican incumbent; retired 2004: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Don Nickles on other issues.
  • Voted YES on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
  • Voted YES on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
David Walters on Drugs
2002 Democratic Senate Challenger (OK): Click here for David Walters on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Brad Carson on Drugs
Democrat (Retired) (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Brad Carson on other issues.
  • Cleanup methamphetamine in rural communities. (May 2004)
  • Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
Tom Coburn on Drugs
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (OK-2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tom Coburn on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
  • Ban federal funding for needle-exchange programs. (Mar 1999)
  • Require chemical resellers to certify against meth use. (Sep 2007)
Mary Fallin on Drugs
Republican: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Mary Fallin on other issues.
  • Legal marijuana provides no substantial benefit. (Jun 2014)
  • Prevent prescription drug abuse from occurring. (Feb 2013)
  • Women in Recovery: abuse programs avoid incarceration. (Feb 2011)
  • 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)
Ernest Istook on Drugs
Republican (District 5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ernest Istook 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)
Steve Largent on Drugs
Republican (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Steve Largent 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)
  • Ban federal funding for needle-exchange programs. (Mar 1999)
Mark Myles on Drugs
2010 Democratic Challenger: Click here for Mark Myles on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Andrew Rice on Drugs
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Andrew Rice on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Wes Watkins on Drugs
Republican (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Wes Watkins 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)
J.C. Watts on Drugs
Republican (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for J.C. Watts 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)
Stephanie Bice on Drugs
Republican (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Stephanie Bice on other issues.
  • Supports expansion of state medical marijuana program. (May 2020)
Tom Coburn on Drugs
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (OK-2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tom Coburn on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
  • Ban federal funding for needle-exchange programs. (Mar 1999)
  • Require chemical resellers to certify against meth use. (Sep 2007)
James Lankford on Drugs
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for James Lankford on other issues.
  • Rated F by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
John Sullivan on Drugs
Republican Representative (OK-1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Sullivan on other issues.
  • Voted NO on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
  • Rated -20 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rename "Drug Abuse" institute as "Diseases of Addiction". (Mar 2007)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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