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Kevin Bryant on Drugs
Republican candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kevin Bryant on other issues.
  • Change Medicare incentives to address opioid addiction. (Aug 2017)
Lindsey Graham on Drugs
Republican Sr Senator; previously Representative (SC-3): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Lindsey Graham on other issues.
  • For medical legalization; opposes recreational legalization. (Sep 2020)
  • 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)
  • Enhance interdiction by criminalizing unflagged submarines. (Jul 2008)
  • Rated B- by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
Yancey McGill on Drugs
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Yancey McGill on other issues.
  • Additional licenses for more drug treatment facilities. (Mar 2011)
Henry McMaster on Drugs
Republican: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Henry McMaster on other issues.
  • Opioids: awareness, information, treatment, & enforcement. (Jan 2018)
  • Operation Jackpot: keep drugs off the streets. (Jan 2017)
Tommy Pope on Drugs
Republican candidate for Governor (withdrew): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tommy Pope on other issues.
  • Curb the opioid epidemic and focus on future prevention. (Feb 2017)
  • Abstained from vote on licensing drug treatment facilities. (Mar 2011)
Mark Sanford on Drugs
Republican SC Governor; previously Representative (SC-1); GOP Presidential Challenger (withdrawn): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mark Sanford on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
  • 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)
James Emerson Smith on Drugs
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for James Emerson Smith on other issues.
  • Support the fight against drug addiction with resources. (May 2018)
  • Additional licenses for more drug treatment facilities. (Mar 2011)
Catherine Templeton on Drugs
Republican candidate for South Carolina Governor: Click here for Catherine Templeton on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Warren on Drugs
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for John Warren on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

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Lee Bright on Drugs
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Lee Bright on other issues.
  • No additional licensure for drug treatment facilities. (Mar 2011)
Joyce Dickerson on Drugs
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Joyce Dickerson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Thomas Dixon on Drugs
Democratic candidate for Senate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Thomas Dixon on other issues.
  • Self-described former alcoholic and drug addict. (Feb 2016)
Lindsey Graham on Drugs
Republican Sr Senator; previously Representative (SC-3): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Lindsey Graham on other issues.
  • For medical legalization; opposes recreational legalization. (Sep 2020)
  • 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)
  • Enhance interdiction by criminalizing unflagged submarines. (Jul 2008)
  • Rated B- by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
Jaime Harrison on Drugs
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jaime Harrison on other issues.
  • Legalize, regulate, and tax marijuana like alcohol, tobacco. (Sep 2020)
Brad Hutto on Drugs
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Brad Hutto on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Nancy Mace on Drugs
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Nancy Mace on other issues.
  • Hires former marijuana lobbyist, supports legalization. (Dec 2020)
  • Hires former marijuana lobbyist; supports legalization. (Dec 2020)
Thomas Ravenel on Drugs
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Thomas Ravenel on other issues.
  • Mexican border problems come from failed War on Drugs. (Sep 2014)
  • End the war on drugs; it's federal overreach & unsuccessful. (Jul 2014)
  • In favor of ending the war on drugs. (May 2014)
Jay Stamper on Drugs
Republican Challenger: Click here for Jay Stamper on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Gloria Bromell Tinubu on Drugs
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Gloria Bromell Tinubu on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rick Wade on Drugs
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rick Wade on other issues.
  • State director of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services. (Dec 2013)

House:


James Clyburn on Drugs
Democratic Representative (SC-6): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for James Clyburn 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 -10 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
  • End harsher sentencing for crack vs. powder cocaine. (Jun 2007)
  • Allow rehabilitated drug convicts get student loans. (Jan 2008)
  • Rated 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
  • 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)
Elizabeth Colbert-Busch on Drugs
Democrat (District 1): Click here for Elizabeth Colbert-Busch on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joe Cunningham on Drugs
Democrat (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe Cunningham on other issues.
  • PVS:Support recreational marijuana. (Aug 2018)
Jeff Duncan on Drugs
Republican (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Duncan on other issues.
  • Rated C by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Nov 2016)
  • Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
Trey Gowdy on Drugs
Republican (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Trey Gowdy 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)
Mick Mulvaney on Drugs
Republican (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mick Mulvaney on other issues.
  • Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
Ralph Norman on Drugs
Republican (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ralph Norman on other issues.
  • Sponsored bill for combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
Tommy Pope on Drugs
Republican (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tommy Pope on other issues.
  • Curb the opioid epidemic and focus on future prevention. (Feb 2017)
  • Abstained from vote on licensing drug treatment facilities. (Mar 2011)
Tom Rice on Drugs
Republican (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tom Rice 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)
Mark Sanford on Drugs
Republican SC Governor; previously Representative (SC-1); GOP Presidential Challenger (withdrawn): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mark Sanford on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
  • 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)
Tim Scott on Drugs
Republican (Appointed Senator) (District 1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tim Scott on other issues.
  • Marijuana is unhealthy, but states' rights are important too. (Jul 2011)
  • Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
William Timmons on Drugs
Republican (District 4): Click here for the full quote OR click here for William Timmons on other issues.
  • PVS:Oppose recreational marijuana. (Aug 2018)
Joe Wilson on Drugs
Republican Representative (SC-2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Joe Wilson on other issues.
  • Rated -30 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 0% 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)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Nikki Haley on Drugs
Former UN Ambassador 2017-2018: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Nikki Haley on other issues.
  • Vetoed additional licensure for drug treatment facilities. (Mar 2011)
  • Rated C- by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
Mick Mulvaney on Drugs
Former Budget Director/Chief of Staff: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mick Mulvaney on other issues.
  • Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
Jim Hodges on Drugs
Former Democratic Governor (1999-2002): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Hodges on other issues.
  • More federal funding for all aspects of Drug War. (Aug 2000)
David Beasley on Drugs
2004 former Republican challenger; former Governor: Click here for David Beasley on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Fritz Hollings on Drugs
Former Democratic Sr Senator; retired 2004: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Fritz Hollings on other issues.
  • Voted NO on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
  • Voted NO on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
Bob Inglis on Drugs
Republican Representative (SC-4, retook seat in 2004): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bob Inglis on other issues.
  • Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
  • Rated -20 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
Alex Sanders on Drugs
2002 Democratic Candidate (SC): Click here for Alex Sanders on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Inez Tenenbaum on Drugs
2004 former Democratic challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Inez Tenenbaum on other issues.
  • Fight methamphetamine production and trafficking. (Aug 2004)
Strom Thurmond on Drugs
Former Republican Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Strom Thurmond 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)
Gresham Barrett on Drugs
Republican Representative (SC-3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Gresham Barrett 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 0% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
Henry Brown on Drugs
Republican Representative (SC-1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Henry Brown 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)
  • Rated -20 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
  • Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
Michael Cone on Drugs
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Michael Cone on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bob Conley on Drugs
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for Bob Conley on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jim DeMint on Drugs
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (SC-4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jim DeMint 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)
Alvin Greene on Drugs
2010 Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Alvin Greene on other issues.
  • No mandatory drug sentences. (Oct 2010)
Mark McBride on Drugs
Independent Senate challenger: Click here for Mark McBride on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mullins McLeod on Drugs
2010 Democratic challenger: Click here for Mullins McLeod on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Floyd Spence on Drugs
Republican (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Floyd Spence on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
John Spratt on Drugs
Democratic Representative (SC-5): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for John Spratt 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 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)
  • Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
Jim DeMint on Drugs
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (SC-4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jim DeMint 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)
Lindsey Graham on Drugs
Republican Sr Senator; previously Representative (SC-3): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Lindsey Graham on other issues.
  • For medical legalization; opposes recreational legalization. (Sep 2020)
  • 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)
  • Enhance interdiction by criminalizing unflagged submarines. (Jul 2008)
  • Rated B- by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
Nancy Mace on Drugs
Republican (District 1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Nancy Mace on other issues.
  • Hires former marijuana lobbyist, supports legalization. (Dec 2020)
  • Hires former marijuana lobbyist; supports legalization. (Dec 2020)
Tim Scott on Drugs
Republican Senator-Appointee: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tim Scott on other issues.
  • Marijuana is unhealthy, but states' rights are important too. (Jul 2011)
  • Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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