2022 Pro-Legalization Majority Voters Guide
The MN is Ready Coalition is sending questionnaires to all candidates in all statewide, congressional, and legislative races. We have also done independent research, including evaluating voting records, to identify Pro-Legalization Majority candidates where information is available. If you click “Learn More” under a candidate, you will see the rationale for the identification.
Happy voting!
Governor
Scott Jensen
GOP Endorsed
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Scott Jensen on Cannabis Legalization
Although Dr. Jensen did co-sign legislation for full legalization during his time in the Senate, he back peddled almost immediately claiming he wanted to “form a task force” and have a discussion. When he launched his campaign for governor, he expressed support for more moderate cannabis reforms, such as expungement and expansion of medical cannabis access. He has even gone so far as to say he may support a constitutional amendment – which the Governor does not have a say on. Based on his history, we do not trust Dr. Jensen truly believes MNisReady.
Lieutenant Governor
Matt Birk
GOP Endorsed
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Matt Birk on Cannabis Legalization
Matt Birk has taken no independent position on cannabis legalization. He is the running mate to Scott Jensen, who is supportive of only modest cannabis law reforms.
Attorney General
Jim Schultz
GOP Endorsed
No information available
Jim Schultz on Cannabis Legalization
We could find no public statements or positions on cannabis legalization from Jim Schultz.
State Auditor
State Auditor Julie Blaha
DFL Incumbent
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
State Auditor Julie Blaha on Cannabis Legalization
State Auditor Julie Blaha:
- Was endorsed by Michael Ford, Executive Director of MN NORML and 2018 Legal Marijuana Now candidate for State Auditor
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and:
- Supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Says: “As the State Auditor, I support local control so people have the freedom to make decisions in their own communities. I would like to see local tax revenue invested in the same way other forms of revenue, particularly other forms of agriculture, are invested at the local level.”
- When asked how she will engage supporters of cannabis legalization in her campaign, Auditor Blaha responded: “First, I’m reaching out to organizations like yours to listen and share how legalization impacts the Office of the State Auditor (OSA). In addition, I share the issue as I travel the state connecting with voters, local leaders, and community members. The issues around underbanking (being inadequately underwritten by financing institutions) are particularly effective illustrations of why no matter what you care about, you care about the office of the state auditor.”
- Auditor Blaha also said, “Cannabis legalization is part of my platform because inconsistent regulation of cannabis can lead to cannabis growers and distributors to be underbanked. Underbanking leads to disproportionate reliance on cash transactions, including paying taxes and government fees in cash. Cash transactions increase risk of error and fraud, so legalization would increase access to financial institutions and reduce risk of fraud, waste, and abuse. My positions can be found at blahaforauditor.org.”
- Supports:
Ryan Wilson
GOP Endorsed
No information available
Ryan Wilson on Cannabis Legalization
We could find no public statements or positions on cannabis legalization from Ryan Wilson.
Congressional Delegation
Congressional District 1
Jeff Ettinger
DFL Candidate
No information available
Jeff Ettinger on Cannabis Legalization
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Brad Finstad
GOP Endorsed
No information available
Brad Finstad on Cannabis Legalization
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Congressional District 2
Tyler Kistner
GOP Endorsed
No information available
Tyler Kistner on Cannabis Legalization
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Congressional District 3
Dean Phillips
DFL Incumbent
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Dean Phillips on Cannabis Legalization
- Co-sponsored HR3884 (2019) and HR3617 (2021), the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act
- Voted “YES” on numberous pieces of cannabis-related legislation in Congres
- Sent a letter with Rep. Angie Craig to President Biden calling for the removal of cannabis from Schedule I
Tom Wieler
GOP Endorsed
No information available
Tom Wieler on Cannabis Legalization
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Congressional District 4
Betty McCollum
DFL Incumbent
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Betty McCollum on Cannabis Legalization
- Co-sponsored HR3884 (2019) and HR3617 (2021), the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act
- Co-sponsored SAFE Banking Act of 2021
- Voted “YES” on numerous pieces of cannabis-related legislation in Congress
May Lor Xiong
GOP Endorsed
No information available
May For Xiong on Cannabis Legalization
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Congressional District 5
Ihlan Omar
DFL Incumbent
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Ilhan Omar on Cannabis Legalization
- Co-sponsored HR3884 (2019) and HR3617 (2021), the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act
- Voted “YES” on numerous pieces of cannabis-related legislation in Congress
- Co-sponsored HF926 and HF927 (2017-2018) as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
Cicely Davis
GOP Endorsed
No information available
Cicely Davis on Cannabis Legalization
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Congressional District 6
Jeanne Hendricks
DFL Endorsed
No information available
Jeanne Hendricks on Cannabis Legalization
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Tom Emmer
GOP Incumbent
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Tom Emmer on Cannabis Legalization
- Voted “NO” on the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act in 2020 and 2022
- Co-sponsored the SAFE Banking Act of 2021
- Voted “YES” on the SAFE Banking Act of 2021 and 2019
- Did not on the Medical Marijuana Research Act in 2022
Congressional District 7
Jill Abahsain
DFL Endorsed
No information available
Jill Abahsain on Cannabis Legalization
Jill Abahsain (DFL):
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue should be used for education and food security programs
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says she will engage supporters of cannabis legalization in her campaign by offering her “honest observation and experience of successful legal cannabis in British Columbia”
Michelle Fischbach
GOP Incumbent
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Michelle Fischbach on Cannabis Legalization
- Voted “NO” on the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act in 2022
- Voted “NO” on the SAFE Banking Act of 2021
- Voted “NO” on the Medical Marijuana Research Act of 2022
Congressional District 8
Jen Schultz
DFL Endorsed
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Jen Schultz on Cannabis Legalization
- Voted “YES” on HF600, to legalize the adult use of cannabis in Minnesota as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
- Co-authored HF600 (2021) as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
- Co-authored full legalization bills, HF4632 (2020), HF465 (2019), HF420 (2019), HF265 (2019), and HF2714 (2018) as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and:
- Supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue should be used for public health
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says she will meet with supporters of cannabis legalization and that it is a part of her platform.
Pete Stauber
GOP Incumbent
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Pete Stauber on Cannabis Legalization
- Voted “NO” on the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act in 2022 and 2019
- Voted “YES” on the SAFE Banking Act of 2021 and 2019
- Voted “NO” on the Medical Marijuana Research Act of 2022
Minnesota Senate
Mark Johnson (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Mark Johnson (R) - SD1
Mark Johnson voted “NO” on:
- Advancing SF619 (legalizing the adult use of cannabis) from Committee in 2019
- Establishing a task force to study the legalization of cannabis in Committee in 2019
- Recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
Steve Green (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Edward Strickland (R)
No information available
Leonard Allen Roy (DFL)
No information available
Steve Green (R) - SD2
Steve Green voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
See Steve Green speak on cannabis legalization during the House floor debate on HF600.
Edward Strickland (R) - SD2
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Leonard Alan Roy (DFL) - SD2
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Grant Hauschild (DFL)
No information available
Andrea Zupancich (R)
No information available
Grant Hauschild (DFL) - SD3
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Andrea Zupancich (R) - SD3
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Rob Kupec (DFL)
No information available
Dan Bohmer (R)
No information available
Rob Kupec (DFL) - SD4
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Dan Bohmer (R) - SD4
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
A. John Peters (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Paul J. Utke (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
A. John Peters (DFL) - SD5
A. John Peters (DFL):
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue should be used for education
- Says, “When asked, I will strong[ly] support the above objectives, educat[e] myself on the issues, and work to negate the fallacies by using the latest scientific evidence.”
Paul J. Utke (R) - SD5
Paul J. Utke voted “NO” on:
- Recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
Steve Samuelson (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Justin Eichorn (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Steve Samuelson (DFL) - SD6
Steve Samuelson (DFL)
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue should be used to lower taxes for low income Minnesotans and to sunset the Social Security tax
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
Justin Eichorn (R) - SD6
Justin Eichorn voted “NO” on:
- Recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
Ben DeNucci (DFL)
No information available
Robert Farnsworth (R)
No information available
Ben DeNucci (DFL) - SD7
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Robert Farnsworth (R) - SD7
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Jen McEwen (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Alex Moe (R)
No information available
Jen McEwen (DFL) - SD8
Jen McEwen (DFL):
- Co-authored SF4500, establishing an office of cannabis derivatives
- Chief authored SF1640, legalizing the adult use of cannabis
- Voted in favor of recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and
- Supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Supports having tax revenue targeted at substance use prevention, substance abuse resources, and youth education.
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says “I support legalization of cannabis, and am a co-author of the Senate version of the Winkler House bill. Other states are leading on cannabis legalization and showing us the benefits to people and the economy. Many nonviolent, good people have been wrongfully criminalized over the years as a result of the “War on Drugs” and its violent, punishment-focused approach to substance use disorder. Some police departments and prosecutors’ offices have already adopted policies to place cannabis violations at a lower priority. Minnesota should legalize cannabis and expunge the criminal convictions for people who have been persecuted under these unjust laws.”
- Supports:
- Believes #MNisReady because: “Other states are leading on cannabis legalization and showing us the benefits to people and the economy. Many nonviolent, good people have been wrongfully criminalized over the years as a result of the “War on Drugs” and its violent, punishment-focused approach to substance use disorder. Some police departments and prosecutors’ offices have already adopted policies to place cannabis violations at a lower priority. Minnesota should legalize cannabis and expunge the criminal convictions for people who have been persecuted under these unjust laws.”
Alex Moe (R) - SD8
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Cornel Walker (DFL)
No information available
Jordan Rasmusson (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Cornel Walker (DFL) - SD9
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Jordan Rasmusson (R) - SD9
Jordan Rasmusson voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization
Suzanne M. Cekalla (DFL)
No information available
Nathan Wesenberg (R)
No information available
Suzanne M. Cekalla (DFL) - SD10
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Nathan Wesenberg - SD10
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Michelle Boyechko (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Jason Rarick (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Michelle Boyechko (DFL) - SD11
Michelle Boyechko (DFL):
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue should be used for drug treatment programs
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
Jason Rarick (R) - SD11
Jason Rarick voted “NO” on:
- Recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
Kari Dorry (DFL)
No information available
Torrey Westrom (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Ashley Klingbeil (WTP)
No information available
Kari Dorry (DFL) - SD12
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Torrey Westrom (R) - SD12
Torrey Westrom voted “NO” on:
- Recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
Ashley Klingbeil (We The People) - SD12
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Alissa Brickman (DFL)
No information available
Jeff Howe (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Alissa Brickman (DFL) - SD13
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Jeff Howe (R) - SD13
Jeff Howe voted “NO” on:
- Recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
Aric Putnam (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Tama Theis (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Aric Putnam (DFL) - SD14
Aric Putnam (DFL):
- Voted in favor of recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
- Indicated support for adult use legalization on the Sensible Change Minnesota questionnaire in 2020
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue should be used for healthcare and schools
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says, “I think lifting up the justice issue is a great way to engage younger supporters and talking about revenue will motivate others.”
Tama Theis (R) - SD14
Tama Theis (R) voted “NO” on HF600 (legalizing the adult use of cannabis) as a member of the House of Representatives.
Anita Gaul (DFL)
No information available
Gary Dahms (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Anita Gaul (DFL) - SD15
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Gary Dahms (R) - SD15
Gary Dahms voted “NO” on:
- Voted against Recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
Fernando Alvarado (DFL)
No information available
Andrew Robert Lang (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Fernando Alvarado (DFL) - SD16
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Andrew Robert Lang (R) - SD16
Andrew Robert Lang voted “NO” on:
- Voted against Recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
Chad Tschimperle (DFL)
No information available
Glenn Gruenhagen (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Chad Tschimperle (DFL) - SD17
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Glenn Gruenhagen (R) - SD17
Glenn Gruenhagen voted “NO” on:
- HF600 (legalizing the adult use of cannabis) as a member of the House of Representatives
See Glenn Gruenhagen speak on cannabis legalization during the House floor discussion on HF600.
Nick Frentz (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Mark Wright (R)
No information available
Nick Frentz (DFL) - SD18
Nick Frentz (DFL):
- Voted in favor of recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
Mark Wright (R) - SD18
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Kate E. Falvey (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
John R. Jasinski (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Kate E. Falvey (DFL) - SD19
Kate E. Falvey (DFL)
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue should be used for education and drug treatment programs
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says: “I will discuss ways to make sure that cannabis is not a ‘worse’ offense than alcohol if someone is driving impaired. Cannabis should be treated equally to alcohol in regulation and penalty. Cannabis legalization is part of my platform and I am getting more into research of hemp cultivation and product development & marketing as well, and would like to make hemp a more prominent part of my platform.”
- Includes a statement about cannabis on her website
John R. Jasinski (R) - SD19
John R. Jasinski voted “NO” on:
- Recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
Bradley Robert Drenckhahn (DFL)
No information available
Steve Drazkowski (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Bradley Robert Drenckhahn (DFL) - SD20
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Steve Drazkowski (R) - SD20
Steve Drazkowski voted “NO” on:
- HF600 (legalizing the adult use of cannabis) as a member of the House of Representatives
Bill Weber (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Bill Weber (R) - SD21
Bill Weber voted “NO” on:
- Recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
Rich Draheim (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Rich Draheim (R) - SD22
Rich Draheim voted “NO” on:
- Recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
Brandon Lawhead (DFL)
No information available
Gene Dornink (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Brandon Lawhead (DFL) - SD23
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Gene Dornink (R) - SD23
Gene Dornink voted “NO” on:
- Recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
Aleta Borrud (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Carla Nelson (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Aleta Borrud (DFL) - SD24
Aleta Borrud (DFL):
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue should be used for mental health and addiction treatment, education to clarify false information about effects of cannabis use, the testing and regulation of cannabis products, and a navigator within MN DEED to help new entrepreneurs from the communities most impacted by prohibition develop a cannabis-related business
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says: “I learned a great deal about how we can move from a prohibition and criminalization approach to use of all illicit drugs to one of education, responsible use, and mental health services by screening with Sensible Change MN. I firmly believe in collaboration with organizations that I share policies and values with to fully understand issues for which I lack expertise and look forward to a meaningful working relationship. As this is an issue strongly supported by youth and rural communities (I seek to represent Dodge County), I would welcome support from this coalition in my effort to win this race. Finally, as a physician, I believe we need to be guided by facts, not fears or political posturing, to best serve the public’s health; this is the importance of the bipartisan education efforts by this coalition.”
- Cannabis legalization is part of Aleta’s platform under “Safe Communities” on her website
Carla Nelson (R) - SD24
Carla Nelson (R) voted “NO” on:
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- Recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
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Liz Boldon (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Ken Navitsky (R)
No information available
Bill Rood (GLC)
Cannabis Party Spoiler Candidate
Liz Boldon (DFL) - SD25
Liz Boldon (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on HF600 to legalize the adult use of cannabis
- Co-Authored HF1511, a clone bill of HF600
- Co-Authored HF4387 to expand the medical cannabis market
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue should be used with an equity focus as “cannabis prohibition has disproportionately affected black and brown communities – we need to repair that harm,” and also for care related to substance abuse.
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says: “This is an important issue to me and I welcome supporters of cannabis legalization to be engaged in any way they wish to be.”
Rep. Boldon is a featured member of the pro-legalization majority. View her full profile here.
Ken Navitsky (R) - SD25
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Bill Rood (GLC) - SD25
Bill Rood is not endorsed by the Grassroots Legalize Cannabis party, and is a spoiler candidate based on available information.
Daniel Wilson (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Jeremy Miller (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Eric M. Leitzen (LMN))
Caution: Cannabis Party Candidate
Daniel Wilson (DFL) - SD26
Daniel Wilson (DFL):
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue should be dedicated to creating incentive programs for Minnesota farmers and for members of communities who have borne the brunt of our war on drugs; additional dollars should go to fully funding our public schools, including mental health programs for all schools
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says: “This is an area where I would love to work with MNisReady. As a first time candidate, I am still developing my relationships with legalization advocates and groups in our community. I aim to connect with these organizations in our district, ask for their insights on crafting my platform, and engage them on volunteering for the campaign. We have been and will continue to be vocal about our support for legalized cannabis, which could provide a new market for small farmers and farmers of color.”
Jeremy Miller (R) - SD26
Jeremy Miller (R) voted “NO” on:
- Recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
Eric M. Leitzen (LMN) - SD26
Eric M. Leitzen (LMN)
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue should be used for public schools
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
Emy Minzel (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Andrew Mathews (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Emy Minzel (DFL) - SD27
Emy Minzel (DFL)
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue should be used for schools and affordable housing
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says: “I think a big selling point of legalization will be the tax revenue that will be voluntary and will not reach directly into the pockets of taxpayers.”
- Cannabis legalization is a part of her platform, you can learn more on her website.
Andrew Mathews (R) - SD27
Andrew Mathews (R) voted “NO” on:
- Advancing SF619 from Committee in 2019,
- Establishing a task force to study the legalization of cannabis in Committee in 2019,
- Recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
Victoria Ann Bird (DFL)
No information available
Mark Koran (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Victoria Ann Bird (DFL) - SD28
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Mark Koran (R) - SD28
Mark Koran (R) voted “NO” on:
- Recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
Chris Brazelton (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Bruce Anderson (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Chris Brazelton (DFL) - SD29
Chris Brazelton (DFL):
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue should be reinvested in the industry and in substance use disorder treatment
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says: “I have often shared with people an article I read several years ago called ‘The Federal Drugstore’ that made a strong case for legalization and regulation of not only marijuana but all ‘street’ drugs, arguing that dosage and contents are much safer in the hands of regulated producers than illicit vendors, not to mention that removing them from the ‘black market’ will result in less drug industry related violence, a huge const savings in law enforcement and incarcerations, and funds can be redirected to treatment for chemical abuse.”
- Indicates she will blog on the topic on her website.
Bruce Anderson (R) - SD29
Bruce Anderson (R) voted “NO” on:
- Recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
Diane Nguyen (DFL)
No information available
Eric Lucero (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Diane Nguyen (DFL) - SD30
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Eric Lucero (R) - SD30
Eric Lucero (R) voted “NO” on:
- HF600 (legalizing the adult use of cannabis) as a member of the House of Representatives
Jason Ruffalo (DFL)
No information available
Cal Bahr (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Jason Ruffalo (DFL) - SD31
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Cal Bahr (R) - SD31
Cal Bahr (R) voted “NO” on:
- HF600 (legalizing the adult use of cannabis) as a member of the House of Representatives
Kate Luthner (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Michael Kreun (R)
No information available
Kate Luthner (DFL) - SD32
Kate Luthner (DFL)
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Believes there are “numerous options” for investing tax revenue from cannabis sales and would like to “see what systemically/historically excluded people feel like a good use would be. My personal first instinct would be schools/mental health but I’m just one lived experience.”
- Would like more information on:
- Employment and housing protections for consumers, but is “generally pro-housing protections”
- Breaking up the medical cannabis duopoly saying, “probably yes based on quick google, but if I’ve learned anything, things are complicated.”
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says: “the positive effects from hemp to medical to just regular freedoms turned me from a ‘say no to drugs’ person to a ‘this is no worse than many things that are totally legal and better than some… Cannabis is in a support layer for me that I’ll work to correct past wrongs.”
Michael Kreun (R) - SD32
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Nancy McLean (DFL)
No information available
Karin Housley (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Nancy McLean (DFL) - SD33
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Karin Housley (R) - SD33
Karin Housley (R) voted “NO” on:
- Recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
John Hoffman (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Karen Attia (R)
No information available
John Hoffman (DFL) - SD34
John Hoffman (DFL):
- Voted in favor of recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
Karen Attia (R) - SD34
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Kari Rehrauer (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Jim Abeler (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Kari Rehrauer (DFL) - SD35
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- About investment of tax revenue says “I have always believed that the State should provide in law the full legalization of cannabis products, but also provide sensible regulations. The tax revenue collected on these cannabis products can and should be partially put back into our communities in the form of substance abuse prevention, resources to fight substance abuse and provide a proper education for our youth that strongly advocates an understanding of what these products provide the individual and what the individual can do to not become so addicted to the products that they become dysfunctional members of our society.”
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
Jim Abeler (R) - SD35
Jim Abeler (R) voted “NO” on:
- Recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
Heather Gustafson (DFL)
No information available
Roger Chamberlain (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Heather Gustafson (DFL) - SD36
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Roger Chamberlain (R) - SD36
Roger Chamberlain (R) voted “NO” on:
- Recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
Farhio Khalif (DFL)
No information available
Warren Limmer (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Farhio Khalif (DFL) - SD37
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Warren Limmer (R) - SD37
Warren Limmer (R) voted “NO” on:
- Advancing SF619 from Committee in 2019,
- Establishing a task force to study the legalization of cannabis in Committee in 2019,
- Recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
He also:
- Chairs the Public Safety and Judiciary Committee, which has blocked ALL cannabis reform measures
- Organized the 2019 hearing on SF619, calling in cops from around the country to testify against full legalization, then declared the issue dead for his tenure
Susan Pha (DFL)
No information available
Brad Kohler (R)
No information available
Mary O’Connor (LMN)
Cannabis Party Spoiler Candidate
Susan Pha (DFL) - SD38
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Brad Kohler (DFL) - SD38
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Mary O'Connor (LMN) - SD38
Mary O’Connor is a perennial candidate, previously running as Libertarian and Independence Party, and should be considered a spoiler candidate.
Mary Kunesh (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Pam Wolf (R)
No information available
Mary Kunesh (DFL) - SD39
Mary Kunesh (DFL):
- Voted in favor of bringing SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, to the Senate floor for debate
- Co-authored HF4632, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, in 2020 as a member of the House of Representatives
- Co-authored HF4541, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, in 2018 as a member of the House of Representatives
- Co-authored HF2714, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, in 2017 as a member of the House of Representatives
- Co-authored HF926, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, in 2017 as a member of the House of Representatives
Pam Wolf (R) - SD39
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
John Marty (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Rachel Japuntich (R)
No information available
John Marty (DFL) - SD40
John Marty (DFL):
- Voted in favor of bringing SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, to the Senate floor for debate
- Co-authored SF1650, legalizing the adult use of cannabis
- Authored and Co-authored numerous pieces of cannabis legislation
Rachel Japuntich (R) - SD40
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Judy Seeberger (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Tom Dippel (R)
No information available
Judy Seeberger (DFL) - SD41
Judy Seeberger (DFL)
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue “should be set aside to support counseling and treatment for chemical dependency, including investment in increasing the number of licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors in our state… and to support programs like incentives for cannabis industry economic development in poorer communities, as well as research developing law enforcements’ ability to do roadside tests for cannabis for drivers that are pulled over under suspicion of being under the influence; any remainder after those needs could be sent to the state’s general fund.”
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Indicates she will include cannabis legalization on her website
Tom Dippel (R) - SD41
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Bonnie Westlin (DFL)
No information available
Paul Hillen (R)
No information available
Bonnie Westlin (DFL) - SD42
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Paul Hillen - SD42
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Ann H. Rest (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Andrew Thomas Schuler (LMN)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Ann H. Rest (DFL) - SD43
Ann H. Rest (DFL):
- Co-authored SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis
- Voted in favor of recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
Andrew Thomas Schuler) - SD44
Andrew Thomas Schuler is a long-time cannabis activist, running in a strong DFL district. He is not considered a spoiler candidate.
Tou Xiong (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Paul Babin (R)
No information available
Tou Xiong (DFL) - SD44
Tou Xiong (DFL) voted “YES” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Paul Babin (R) - SD44
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Kelly Morrison (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Kathleen Fowke (R)
No information available
Kelly Morrison (DFL) - SD45
Kelly Morrison (DFL) voted “YES” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Kathleen Fowke (R) - SD45
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Ron Latz (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Ron Latz (DFL) - SD46
Ron Latz (DFL) voted “YES” on:
- Recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
- Advancing SF619, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from Committee in 2019
- Establishing a task force to study the legalization of cannabis in Committee in 2019
Nicole Mitchell (DFL)
No information available
Dwight Dorau (R)
No information available
Nicole Mitchell (DFL) - SD47
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Dwight Dorau (R) - SD47
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Dan Kessler (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Julia Coleman (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Dan Kessler (DFL) - SD48
Dan Kessler
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes Minnesota should provide for “sufficient taxes to help Minnesotans, but not taxes so high as to encourage a black market for cannabis due to cost disparity”
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says: “I have made cannabis legalization a public part of my campaign and will continue to do so.”
- Learn more at kesslerforsenate.com
Julia Coleman (R) - SD48
Julia Coleman (R) “NO” on:
- Recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
Steve Cwodzinski (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Marla Helseth (R)
No information available
Steve Cwodzinski (DFL) - SD49
Steve Cwodzinski (DFL)
- Voted “YES” on recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue should be used for Minnesota public schools and universities
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says: “Cannabis legalization is a part of my platform and it touches so many issues that are close to my heart. The legalization of cannabis frees up law enforcement to focus on keeping our communities safe, creates jobs, expands our freedom, and most importantly starts to right the wrongs done by the War on Drugs through expungement.”
Marla Helseth (R) - SD49
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Alice Mann (DFL)
No information available
Doug Fulton (R)
No information available
Alice Mann (DFL) - SD50
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Doug Fulton (R) - SD50
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Melissa Halvorson Wiklund (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Frank Pafko (R)
No information available
Melissa Halvorson Wiklund (DFL) - SD51
Melissa Halvorson Wiklund (DFL) voted “YES” on:
- Recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue should invested in our communities through tax revenue targeted at substance use prevention, substance abuse resources, and youth education; would need more information on projected revenues to know whether to consider additional investment areas
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Talks with constituents when knocking on doors about issues important to them, including cannabis legalization
- Says: “I have voted for cannabis legalization when it has been brought forward as a floor amendment in the state senate. This is the only opportunity we have had to take a vote on this issue and indicated my support for cannabis legalization. We need a DFL majority in the Senate to be able to bring the legislation forward formally for action next session.”
Frank Pafko (R) - SD51
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Jim Carlson (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Stephen Lowell (R)
No information available
Jim Carlson (DFL) - SD52
Jim Carlson (DFL) voted “YES” on:
- Recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
Stephen Lowell (R) - SD52
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Matt Klein (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Chris Rausch (R)
No information available
Matt Klein (DFL) - SD53
Matt Klein (DFL) voted “YES” on:
- Recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
Chris Rausch (R) - SD53
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Alicia Donahue (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Eric Pratt (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Alicia Donahue (DFL) - SD54
Alicia Donahue (DFL)
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue should be invested in social services programs and education
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says: “I have already communicated my position of legalization on my website and social media channels. We also talk about it on the doors and in other communication on the campaign trail.”
- Learn more about her position here.
Eric Pratt (R) - SD54
Eric Pratt voted “NO” on:
- Recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate/li>
Lindsey Port (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Pam Myhra (R)
No information available
Lindsey Port (DFL) - SD55
Lindsey Port (DFL):
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes “we should be using the tax revenue from cannabis to make sure minority communities – who have historically been disproportionately harmed by cannabis laws – have access to the infrastructure and ownership stakes necessary to enter the recreational marijuana industry. Addition revenue could be used to close the special education cross-subside shortfall and build affordable housing in Minnesota.”
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says: “This is an issue that most Minnesotans are in favor of and we must build partnerships within our community and with organizations throughout the state to engage on this issue. Much of the work towards legalization has been done by communities harmed by our current laws and I will continue to build relationships and trust with them. Cannabis legalization is a part of my platform. I support legalizing adult-use cannabis for Minnesotans aged 21 years and older. We must legalize, decriminalize, and expunge the records of non-violent offenders. You can read more about the action I have taken in the MN Senate to legalize cannabis by looking up SF 757, which I co-authored, and on my website, www.lindseyportmn.com which is currently in the process of being updated”
- Voted “YES” on recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
- Co-authored SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis
Pam Myhra (R) - SD555
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Erin Maye Quade (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Jim Bean (R)
No information available
Erin Maye Quade (DFL) - SD56
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue should be invested in repairing the harm caused by the war on drugs and directly investing in communities that have been harmed most
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says: “As a candidate that supports legalization, I have ensured that our ‘kitchen cabinet’ is comprised of supporters and advocates of legalization. We also seek to actively engage supporters through volunteer opportunities as we connect with voters across the district.”
- Spoke out publicly in support of legalization during her time as a State Representative
Jim Bean (R) - SD56
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Jackie Craig (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Zach Duckworth (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Jackie Craig (DFL) - SD57
Jacke Craig (DFL)
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue should be use for education saying: “I am an education advocate and believe we need to fully fund our schools at the state level. It would be wonderful if funds from cannabis sales supported public education”
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says: “I already share publicly that I support full legalization and will continue to do so”
- Cannabis legalization is part of her platform, which is available here.
Zach Duckworth (R) - SD57
Zach Duckworth voted “NO” on:
- Recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate/li>
Clarice Grabau (DFL)
No information available
Bill Lieske (R)
No information available
Clarice Grabau (DFL) - SD58
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Bill Lieske (R) - SD58
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Bobby Joe Champion (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Bobby Joe Champion (DFL) - SD59
Bobby Joe Champion (DFL) voted “YES” on:
- Recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
Kari Dziedzic (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Kari Dziedzic (DFL) - SD60
Kari Dziedzic (DFL):
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market (but would like to review proposed changes)
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Voted “YES” on recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
- Co-authored SF2067, legalizing the adult use of cannabis
- Co-authored 4500, creating the Office of Cannabbis Derivatives
- Co-authored SF2840 (2019), legalizing the adult use of cannabis
Scott Dibble (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Scott Dibble (DFL) - SD61
Scott Dibble (DFL) voted “YES” on:
- Recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
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- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue should be reinvested in the industry and in substance use disorder treatment
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says: “I have co-sponsored legislation, advocated at town hall meetings, and included information in past newsletters.”
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Omar Fateh (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Andrew Schmitz (R)
No information available
Omar Fateh (DFL) - SD62
Omar Fateh (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
- Co-authored SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis
Andrew Schmitz (R) - SD62
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Zaynab Mohamed (DFL)
No information available
Shawn Holster (R)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Zaynab Mohamed - SD63
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Shawn Holster (R) - SD63
Shawn Holster (R)
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes underage personal possession of cannabis should not be a crime on the user’s behalf
- Does not believe in “race based” social equity programs
- Believes tax revenue should be used for treatment
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says: “I come at it from the direction that we need to take the criminal justice system out of the equation… I”m not shy about advocating when asked.”
Erin Murphy (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Robert Bushard(R)
No information available
Erin Murphy (DFL) - SD64
Erin Murphy (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
- Co-authored SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis
Robert Bushard (R) - SD64
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Sandy Pappas (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Paul Holmgren (R)
No information available
Sandy Pappas (DFL) - SD65
Sandy Pappas (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
- Co-authored SF1640, legalizing the adult use of cannabis
- Chief authored SF2840, legalzing the adult use of cannabis (2019)
- See Sen. Pappas speak on cannabis legalization on SF619 (2019) in the Senate Public Safety and Judiciary Committee.
Paul Holmgren (R) - SD65
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Clare Oumou Verbeten
No information available
Mikki M. Murray (R)
No information available
Jeremy J. Peichel (LIB)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Clare Oumou Verbeten (DFL) - SD66
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Mikki M. Murray (R) - SD66
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Jeremy J. Peichel (LIB) - SD66
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire
- Supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Employment and housing protections for consumers, “only job function-based prohibitions should be allowed.”
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Does not support:
- Incentives for development in economically depressed communities, “I don’t think it should be favored or impeded by government action, the market will definitely take care of this.”
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements for cannabis products, “Third-party standardization allowed. Government doesn’t have a monopoly on our cannabis and shouldn’t push one.”
- Promoting a “craft” market, “Incentives are not needed, just stepping out of the way is enough”
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry, “agreements between labor and industry are their business not government’s”
- Believes cannabis should be tax free and classified as a food or medicine; if taxed, believes tax revenue should be invested in education
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says: “[I am a] Libertarian impressed by GOP accidentally legalizing edibles.”
- You can learn more about his position on his website.
- Supports:
- Joined the MNisReady Coalition x MN Hemp Growers Cooperative at the State Fair for a Q&A that you can view here.
Foung Hawj (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Foung Hawj (DFL) - SD67
Foung Hawj (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on recalling SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, from committee to the Senate floor for debate
- Co-authored SF2067, legalizing the adult use of cannabis
- Co-authored SF619, legalzing the adult use of cannabis (2019)
Minnesota House of Representatives
James Sceville (DFL)
No information available
John Burkel (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
James Sceville (DFL) - HD1A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
John Burkel (R) - HD1A
John Burkel voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Cynthia (Cindy) Ansbacher (DFL)
No information available
Debra (Deb) Kiel (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Cynthia (Cindy) Ansbacher (DFL) - HD1B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Debra (Deb) Kiel (R) - HD1B
Deb Kiel voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Reed Olson (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Matthew J. Grossell (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Reed Olson (DFL) - HD2A
Reed Olson (DFL):
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue should be invested in substance use disorder treatment and is open to discussing other areas of investment
- Would like to learn more about local control. As a County Commissioner, supports some local control. He looks forward to more conversation about how to reconcile access with some local controls.
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
Matthew J. Grossell (R) - HD2A
Matthew J. Grossell voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Erika Bailey-Johnson (DFL)
No information available
Matt Bliss (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Erika Bailey-Johnson (DFL) - HD2B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Matt Bliss (R) - HD2B
Matt Bliss voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Rob Ecklund (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Roger J. Skraba (R)
No information available
Rob Ecklund (DFL) - HD3A
Rob Ecklund (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
- Co-authored HF1511, a clone of HF600, as a member of the House of Representatives
- Co-authored previous full legalization bill: HF4541(2018), HF927 (2017), and HF926 (2017), as a member of the House of Representatives
Roger J. Skraba (R) - HD3A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Mary Murphy (DFL)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Natalie Zeleznikar (R)
No information available
Mary Murphy (DFL) - HD3B
Mary Murphy voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Natalie Zeleznikar (R) - HD3B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Heather Keeler (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Lynn Halmrast (R)
No information available
Heather Keeler (DFL) - HD4A
Heather Keeler (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
- Co-authored HF1511, a clone of HF600, as a member of the House of Representatives
Lynn Halmrest (R) - HD4A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
John Hest (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Jim Joy (R)
No information available
John Hest (DFL) - HD4B
John Hest (DFL)
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Supports a taxation model similar to Colorado’s where tax revenue is invested back into public schools, with some revenue also going to the general fund and local governments, as well as substance use disorder treatment
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says: “I have made a conscious effort to mention cannabis and hemp products when talking about my vision for agriculture in the state.”
Jim Joy (R) - HD4B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Brian M. Hobson (DFL)
No information available
Krista Knudsen (R)
No information available
Brian M. Hobson (DFL) - HD5A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Krista Knudsen (R) - HD5A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Sheldon Monson (R)
No information available
Mike Wiener (R)
No information available
Gregg Hendrickson (IA)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Sheldon Monson (R) - HD5B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Mark Wiener (R) - HD5B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Gregg Hendrickson (IA) - HD5B
Gregg Hendrickson (IA):
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes local communities should decide how tax revenue from cannabis sales are invested in Minnesota
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Indicates cannabis legalization is a part of his platform.
Richard (Rick) Blake (DFL)
No information available
Ben Davis (R)
No information available
Richard (Rick) Blake (DFL) - HD6A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Ben Davis (R) - HD6A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Sally Boos (DFL)
No information available
Josh Heintzeman (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Sally Boos (DFL) - HD6B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Josh Heintzeman (R) - HD6B
Josh Heintzeman voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Julie Sandstede (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Spencer Igo (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Julie Sandstede (DFL) - HD7A
Julie Sandstede (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Spencer Igo (R) - HD7A
Spencer Igo voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
David Lislegard (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Matt Norri (R)
No information available
David Lislegard (DFL) - HD7B
David Lislegard (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Matt Norri (R) - HD7B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Liz Olson (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Art Johnston (R)
No information available
Liz Olson (DFL) - HD8A
Liz Olson (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
- Co-authored HF600 as a member of the House of Representatives
- Co-authored previous full legalization bills: HF4632 (2020), HF465 (2019), HF265 (2019), as a member of the House of Representatives
Art Johnston (R) - HD8A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Alicia Kozlowski (DFL)
No information available
Becky Hall (R)
No information available
Alicia Kozlowski (DFL) - HD8B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Becky Hall (R) - HD8B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Nancy Jost (DFL)
No information available
Jeff Backer (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Nancy Jost (DFL) - HD9A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Jeff Backer (R) - HD9A
Jeff Backer voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
See Jeff Backer speak to his views on full legalization during the House floor debate on HF600.
Jason Satter (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Tom Murphy (R)
No information available
Jason Satter (DFL) - HD9B
Jason Satter (DFL)
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue should be used for health and human services, public education
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says: “I have actively campaigned on legalizing rec[reational] marijuana.”
- Voters can read more about his support on Satter for MN House 9B
Tom Murphy (R) - HD9B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Ron Kresha (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Ron Kresha (R) - HD10A
Ron Kresha voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Hunter Froelich (DFL)
No information available
Isaac Schultz (R)
No information available
Hunter Froelich (DFL) - HD10B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Isaac Schultz (R) - HD10B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Pete Radosevich (DFL)
No information available
Jeff Dotseth (R)
No information available
Pete Radosevich (DFL) - HD11A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Jeff Dotseth (R) - HD11A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Eric Olson (DFL)
No information available
Nathan Nelson (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Eric Olson (DFL) - HD11B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Nathan Nelson (R) - HD11B
Nathan Nelson voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Edie Barrett (DFL)
No information available
Paul Anderson (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Edie Barrett (DFL) - HD12A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Paul Anderson (R) - HD12A
Paul Anderson voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Jeremy Vinar (DFL)
No information available
Mary Franson (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Jeremy Vinar (DFL) - HD12B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Mary Franson (R) - HD12B
Mary Franson voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Andrea Robinson (DFL)
No information available
Lisa Demuth (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Andrea Robinson (DFL) - HD13A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Lisa Demuth (R) - HD13A
Lisa Demuth voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
See Lisa Demuth share her views on cannabis legalization during the House floor debate on HF600.
Melissa Bromenschenkel (DFL)
No information available
Tim O’Driscoll (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Melissa Bromenschenkel (DFL) - HD13B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Tim O'Driscoll (R) - HD13B
Tim O’Driscoll voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Tami Calhoun (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Bernie Perryman (R)
No information available
Tami Calhoun (DFL) - HD14A
Tami Calhoun (DFL):
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue should be invested in parks, trails, education, and substance use disorder resources
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says: she will engage supporters of cannabis legalization in her campaign through conversations to educate in the “use of, business of, and distribution of cannabis.”
Bernie Perryman (DFL) - HD14A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Dan Wolgamott (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Aaron Henning (R)
No information available
Dan Wolgamott (DFL) - HD14B
Dan Wolgamott (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
- Co-authored HF600 as a member of the House of Representatives
- Co-authored previous full legalization bills: HF4632 (2020), HF2285 (2019), HF420 (2019), HF265 (2019), as a member of the House of Representatives
Aaron Henning (R) - HD14B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Keith VanOverbeke (DFL)
No information available
Chris Swedzinski (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Keith VanOverbeke (DFL) - HD15A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Chris Swedzinski (R) - HD15A
Chris Swedzinski voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Tom Kuster (DFL)
No information available
Paul Torkelson (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Tom Kuster (DFL) - HD15B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Paul Torkelson (R) - HD15B
Paul Torkelson voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Robert M. Wright (DFL)
No information available
Dean Urdahl (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Robert M. Wright (DFL) - HD16A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Dean Urdahl (R) - HD16A
Dean Urdahl voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Fred Cogelow (DFL)
No information available
Dave Baker (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Fred Cogelow (DFL) - HD16B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Dave Baker (R) - HD16B
Dave Baker voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Jennifer Carpentier (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Dawn Gillman (R)
No information available
Jennifer Carpentier (DFL) - HD17A
Jennifer Carpentier (DFL)
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue should be used for education, drug prevention and recovery programs
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says: “I won’t shy away from having the conversations and promote my beliefs… I guarantee my support for cannabis legalization.”
Dawn Gillman (R) - HD17A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Bobbie V. Harder (R)
No information available
Bobbie V. Harder (R) - HD17B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Jeff Brand (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Susan Akland (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Jeff Brand (DFL) - HD18A
Jeff Brand (DFL)
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue should be used for law enforcement resources, the cost of testing and regulating the industry
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says he will “continue to have conversations, post on social media, and engage in the conversation [around cannabis legalization] if it comes up in forums”
Susan Akland (R) - HD18A
Susan Akland voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Luke Frederick (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Dar Vosburg (R)
No information available
Luke Frederick (DFL) - HD18B
Luke Frederick (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
- Co-authored HF1511, a clone of HF600, as a member of the House of Representatives
- Joined the MNisReady Coalition x MN Hemp Growers Cooperative at the State Fair for a Q&A that you can view here.
Dar Vosburg (R) - HD18B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Carolyn Treadway (DFL)
No information available
Brian Daniels (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Carolyn Treadway (DFL) - HD19A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Brian Daniels (R) - HD19A
Brian Daniels voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Abdulahi Ali Osman (DFL)
No information available
John Petersburg (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Abdulahi Ali Osman (DFL) - HD19B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
John Petersburg (R) - HD19B
John Petersburg voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Laurel Stinson (DFL)
No information available
Pam Altendorf (R)
No information available
Roger Kittelson (MIP)
No information available
Laurel Stinson (DFL) - HD20A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Pam Altendorf (DFL) - HD20A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Roger Kittelson (MIP) - HD20A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Elise Diesslin (DFL)
No information available
Steven E. Jacob (R)
No information available
Elise Diesslin (DFL) - HD20B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Steven E. Jacob (R) - HD20B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Patrick T. Baustian (DFL)
No information available
Joe Schomacker (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Patrick T. Baustian (DFL) - HD21A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Joe Schomacker (R) - HD21A
Joe Schomacker voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Michael Heidelberger (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Marj Fogelman (R)
No information available
Michael Heidelberger (DFL) - HD21B
Michael Heidelberger (DFL)
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue should be used for education
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says: “I fully support legalization and expunging records of those who have been incarcerated for cannabis related charges,”
Marj Fogelman (R) - HD21B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Marisa Ulmen (DFL)
No information available
Bjorn Olson (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Marisa Ulmen (DFL) - HD22A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Bjorn Olson (R) - HD22A
Bjorn Olson voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Marcia Stapelton (DFL)
No information available
Brian H. Pfarr (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Marcia Stabelton (DFL) - HD22B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Brian J. Pfarr (R) - HD22B
Brian J. Pfarr voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Mary Hinnenkamp (DFL)
No information available
Peggy Bennett (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Mary Hinnenkamp (DFL) - HD23A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Peggy Bennett (R) - HD23A
Peggy Bennett voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Thomas A. Stiehm (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Patricia Mueller (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Thomas A. Stiehm (DFL) - HD23B
Thomas A. Stiehm (DFL)
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue should be invested in substance use disorder education and health care
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says: “I am a 17 year narcotics investigator who believes legalization is overdue”
Patricia Mueller (R) - HD23B
Patricia Mueller voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Keith McLain (DFL)
No information available
Duane Quam (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Keith McLain (DFL) - HD24A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Duane Quam (R) - HD24A
Duane Quam voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Tina Liebling (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Katrina Pulham (R)
No information available
Tina Liebling (DFL) - HD24B
Tina Liebling (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
- Co-authored HF1511, a clone of HF600, as a member of the House of Representatives
- Chief authored HF2714, a bill to legalize cannabis, in 2017
- Chief authored HF465, a bill to legalize cannabis, in 2019
- Co-authored HF4632, a bill to legalize cannabis, in 2020
Rep. Liebling is a featured member of the Pro-Legalization Majority. View her full profile here.
Katrina Pulham (R) - HD24B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Kim Hicks (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Windy Phillips (R)
No information available
Kim Hicks (DFL) - HD25A
Kim Hicks (DFL)
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Does not support requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Believes tax revenue should be used to raise medicaid reimbursement for substance use disorder treatment, housing, and infrastructure
- Does not commit to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says: “I have been very vocal about my feelings to legalize”
Wendy Phillips (R) - HD25A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Andrew Smith (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
John Joseph Robinson (R)
No information available
Andrew Smith (DFL) - HD25B
Andy Smith (DFL)
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue should be invested in green infrastructure
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Is open about his support for cannabis legalization, more can be found on his website
John Joseph Robinson (R) - HD25B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Gene Pelowski Jr. (DFL)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Stephen James Doerr (R)
No information available
Gene Pelowski Jr. (DFL) - HD26A
Gene Pelowski Jr. voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Stephen James Doerr (R) - HD26A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Gregory M. Davids (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Gregory M. Davids (R) - HD26B
Gregory M. Davids voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Ronald Thiessen (DFL)
No information available
Shane Mekeland (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Ronald Thiessen (DFL) - HD27A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Shane Mekeland (R) - HD27A
Shane Mekeland voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Brad Brown (DFL)
No information available
Kurt Daudt (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Brad Brown (DFL) - HD27B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Kurt Daudt (R) - HD27B
Kurt Daudt voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Erik Johnson (DFL)
No information available
Brian Johnson (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Erik Johnson (DFL) - HD28A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Brian Johnson (R) - HD28A
Brian Johnson voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Katie Malchow (DFL)
No information available
Anne Neu Brindley (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Katie Malchow (DFL) - HD28B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Anne Neu Brindley (R) - HD28B
Anne Neu Brindley voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Sherri Leyda (DFL)
No information available
Joe McDonald (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Sherri Leyda (DFL) - HD29A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Joe McDonald (R) - HD29A
Joe McDonald voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Marion O’Neill (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Marion O'Neill (R) - HD29B
Marion O’Neill voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Sonja Buckmeier (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Walter Hudson (R)
No information available
Sonja Buckmeier (DFL) - HD30A
Sonja Buckmeier (DFL)
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue should be used for education, substance abuse for youth and adults
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Cannabis legalization is a part of Sonja’s platform, which can be viewed on her website
Walter Hudson (R) - HD30A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Chad Hobot (DFL)
No information available
Paul Novotny (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Chad Hobot (DFL) - HD30B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Paul Novotny (R) - HD30B
Paul Novotny voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
See Paul Novotny share his views on cannabis legalization during the House floor debate on HF600.
Betsy O’Berry (DFL)
No information available
Harry Niska (R)
No information available
Betsy O'Berry (DFL) - HD31A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Harry Niska (R) - HD31A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Bill Fisher (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Peggy Scott (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Bill Fisher (DFL) - HD31B
Bill Fisher (DFL)
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue should be used for education and healthcare
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
Peggy Scott (R) - HD31B
Peggy Scott voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
See Peggy Scott discuss her views on cannabis legalization during the House floor debate on HF600.
Ashton Ramsammy (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Nolan West (R)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Ashton Ramsammy (DFL) - HD32A
Ashton Ramsammy (DFL):
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue should be reinvested into cannabis research and help start-up local cannabis businesses in areas that have faced economic and social disparities. After we address those issues, invest funds into education, infrastructure, and mental health to provide ‘extra boosts’ to sectors left out the most.
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says: “Blaine already has a strong support for cannabis legalization, and I believe that by educating and engaging with Ham Lake and Columbus voters about legalization then we can help bring in more support for legalization statewide.”
Nolan West - HD32A
Nolan West (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
See Nolan West share his views on cannabis legalization during the House floor debate on HF600.
Matt Norris (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Donald W Raleigh (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Matt Norris (DFL) - HD32A
Matt Norris (DFL):
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue should be directed toward youth, especially substance use prevention education and out-of-school time programming; increasing access to treatment resources for those with substance abuse disorders
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says: “Using police and court resources on possession or sale of marijuana crime takes away from more pressing public safety issues. For many, a conviction for one of these crimes can lead to a lifetime of consequences. I believe Minnesota adults should have the freedom to make their own decisions when it comes to the use of cannabis products.”
Donald W Raleigh (R) - HD32B
Donald W Raleigh voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Hanna Valento (DFL)
No information available
Patti Anderson (R)
No information available
Hanna Valento (DFL) - HD33A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Patti Anderson (R) - HD33A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Josiah Hill (DFL)
No information available
Mark Bishofsky (R)
No information available
Josiah Hill (DFL) - HD33B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Mark Bishofsky (R) - HD33B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Brian Raines (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Danny Nadeau (R)
No information available
Brian Raines (DFL) - HD34A
Brian Raines (DFL):
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and
- Supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue is one of the most compelling reasons to legalize here in MN. We should invest the tax revenue into opportunities that will make Minnesota a more affordable place to live for working families. Making investments in things like affordable childcare, craddle-to-career education options, healthcare– including mental healthcare and addiction services, and infrastructure investments.
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says: “During my time talking to voters, this is one of the top issues that I hear about on the doors regardless of what party that voter aligns with. I work every day to meet people where they are at and find common ground on issues– and legalization is one that I find bridges the ideological divides. I will continue engaging voters on the issue, working to combat stigmas and falsehoods about cannabis and legalization, and being an advocate however I can… One of the central pillars of my campaign (and my life) is protecting freedom. I believe that cannabis legalization falls into that category and I would be happy to discuss other ways that I can be more open about my support of legalization.”
- Supports:
- Believes MNisReady because: “As a Navy Veteran, I have seen first hand the positive impact that cannabis can have for those experiencing PTSD or other trauma. I believe that if there is an option that can help to heal without the risk of addiction or other more devastating impacts, we should embrace that.”
Danny Nadeau (R) - HD34A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Melissa Hortman (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Scott Simmons (R)
No information available
Melissa Hortman (DFL) - HD34B
Melissa Hortman (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
- Co-authored HF600 as a member of the House of Representatives
Scott Simmons (R) - HD34B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Zack Stephenson (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
John Heinrich (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Zack Stephenson (DFL) - HD35A
Zack Stephenson (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
- Co-authored HF600 as a member of the House of Representatives
- Co-authored HF4632 (2020), legalizing the adult use of cannabis, as a member of the House of Representatives
John Heinrich (R) - HD35A
John Heinrich voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Jerry Newton (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Polly Matteson(R)
No information available
Jerry Newton (DFL) - HD35B
Jerry Newton (DFL):
- Voted in favor of bringing SF757, legalizing the adult use of cannabis, to the Senate floor for debate as a member of the Senate
Polly Matteson (R) - HD35B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Susie Strom (DFL)
No information available
Elliott Engen (R)
No information available
Susie Strom (DFL) - HD36A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Elliott Engen (R) - HD36A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Brion Curran (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Heidi Gunderson (R)
No information available
Brion Curran (DFL) - HD36B
Brion Curran (DFL)
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue should be “invested in services that positively impact the health of Minnesotans, including addiction treatment programs. The high cost of these important services is an enormous barrier to good health and recovery.”
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says: “I encourage Minnesotans to remain educated on the positive physical and mental effects of cannabis, the positive impact medical cannabis has had in our communities, and the opportunities made possible by full legalization and expungement.”
- Brion’s views on cannabis legalization can be found at brioncurran.com/ontheissues
- Joined the MNisReady Coalition x MN Hemp Growers Cooperative at the State Fair for a Q&A that you can view here.
Heidi Gunderson (R) - HD36B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Caitlin Cahill (DFL)
No information available
Kristin Robbins (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Caitlin Cahill (DFL) - HD37A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Kristin Robbins (R) - HD36A
Kristin Robbins voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Kristin Bahner (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
John Bristol (R)
No information available
Kristin Bahner (DFL) - HD37B
Kristin Bahner (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
John Bristol (R) - HD37B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Michael ‘Mike’ Nelson (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Michael 'Mike' Nelson (DFL) - HD38A
Michael ‘Mike’ Nelson (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Samantha Vang (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Robert Marvin (R)
No information available
Samantha Vang (DFL) - HD38B
Samantha Vang (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
- Co-authored HF1511, a clone of HF600, as a member of the House of Representatives
- Co-authored HF4632 (2020) and HF2285 (2019), bills to legalize cannabis, as a member of the House of Representatives
Robert Marvin (R) - HD38B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Erin Koegel (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Rod Sylvester (R)
No information available
Erin Koegel (DFL) - HD39A
Erin Koegel (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
- Co-authored HF600 as a member of the House of Representatives
- Co-authored HF4632 (2020), HF2285 (2019), HF420 (2019), and HF2714 (2017), bills to legalize cannabis, as a member of the House of Representatives
Rod Sylvester (R) - HD39A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Sandra Feist (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Mike Sharp (R)
No information available
Sandra Feist (DFL) - HD39B
Sandra Feist (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
- Co-authored HF600 as a member of the House of Representatives
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes “since the enforcement of cannabis prohibition has fallen disproportionately on BIPOC communities,” she would “support prioritizing [tax] revenue to make investments in repairing this harm”
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says: “I will make my position on cannabis legalization clear to my community and emphasize the racial justice element of legalization. I feel strongly about legalization as part of my prioritization of criminal legal reform to address racial injustice in our criminal laws and their enforcement.”
- Joined the MNisReady Coalition x MN Hemp Growers Cooperative at the State Fair for a Q&A that you can view here.
Mike Sharp (R) - HD39B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Kelly Moller (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Ben Schwanke (R)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Kelly Moller (DFL) - HD40A
Kelly Moller (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Ben Schwanke (R) - HD40A
Ben Schwanke (R)):
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes, “however, they need to look into if it was the result of a plea bargain or in conjunction with violent offenses; this would have to be done correctly and carefully”
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- May support a social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program depending on how it is set up
- Would like to engage in more conversations surrounding local control and preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state saying: “I believe in local control and that those powers should not be usurped. However, I agree that this is a problem along with overtaxation that has helped the illicit markets in other states. I would like more conversation around this piece and see how we can make this happen without putting mandates on local government.”
- Needs further information on requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry, but would generally be in favor of this
- Believes tax revenue should be used for education, healthcare, and funding the laws and regulations for legalization
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says: “I promote legalization articles and information when I find them on my social media pages. I also, often talk about this issue with voters and my reputation is that I am in favor of legalization.”
- Indicated support for adult use legalization on the Sensible Change Minnesota questionnaire in 2020 stating “I do support adult use cannabis legalization. I believe adults are capable of making decisions for themselves.”
Jamie Becker-Finn (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Allen Shen (R)
No information available
Jamie Becker-Finn (DFL) - HD40B
Jamie Becker-Finn (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue should be used to benefit those who have been most harmed by our current system
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says she will talk about this issue and the way it impacts the community with supporters of cannabis legalization
- She is in the process of updating her website and plans to include cannabis legalization in her platform
Allen Shen (R) - HD40B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Pat Driscoll (DFL)
No information available
Mark Wiens (R)
No information available
Pat Driscoll (DFL) - HD41A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Mark Wiens (R) - HD41A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Tina Folch (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Shane Hudella (R)
No information available
Tina Folch (DFL) - HD41B
Tina Folch (DFL):
- Responded to the MNisReady Questionnaire and
- Supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue should be used for enforcement and education around cannabis
- Says: “I support legalization as a public safety issue; I think making it legal will cut down on overdoses and cut into criminal activity.”
- Supports:
Shane Hudella (R) - HD41B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Ned Carroll (DFL)
No information available
Kathy Burkett (R)
No information available
Ned Carroll
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Kathy Burkett (R) - HD42A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Ginny Klevorn (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Jackie Schroeder (R)
No information available
Ginny Klevorn (DFL) - HD42B
Ginny Klevorn (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Jackie Schroeder (R) - HD42B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Cedrick R. Frazier (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Cedrick R. Frazier (DFL) - HD43A
Cedrick Frazier (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
- Co-authored HF600 as a member of the House of Representatives
Mike Freiberg (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Mike Freiberg (DFL) - HD43B
Mike Freiberg (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
- Co-authored HF600 as a member of the House of Representatives
- Authored HF420 (2019), a bill to legalize cannabis, as a member of the House of Representatives
- Co-authored HF4541 (2018), a bill to legalize cannabis, as a member of the House of Representatives
Peter M Fischer (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Alex Pinkney (R)
No information available
Peter M Fischer (DFL) - HD44A
Peter M Fischer (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Alex Pinkney (R) - HD44A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Leon M. Lillie (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
William Johnston (R)
No information available
TJ Hawthorne (LIB)
No information available
Leon M. Lillie (DFL) - HD44B
Leon M. Lillie (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
- Co-authored HF600 as a member of the House of Representatives
William Johnston (R) - HD44B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
TJ Hawthorne (LIB) - HD44B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Lauren Bresnahan (DFL)
No information available
Andrew Myers (R)
No information available
Lauren Bresnahan (DFL) - HD45A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Andrew Myers (R) - HD45A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Patty Acomb (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Lorie Cousineau (R)
No information available
Patty Acomb (DFL) - HD45B
Patty Acomb (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Lorie Cousineau (R) - HD45B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Larry Kraft (DFL)
No information available
Larry Kraft (DFL) - HD46A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Cheryl Youakim (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Cheryl Youakim (DFL) - HD46B
Cheryl Youakim (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Bob Lawrence (R)
No information available
Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger (DFL) - HD47A
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue should be used for substance use prevention, substance abuse resources and treatment, and education
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says: “I will intentionally engage with supporters [of full legalization], listening to understand, th comprehensively make a decision on policy. Utilizing my scientific background and experience analyzing cannabis for the crime lab, I am currently crafting my platform surrounding cannabis legalization.”
Bob Lawrence (R) - HD47A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Ethan Cha (DFL)
No information available
Kelly Fenton (R)
No information available
Ethan Cha (DFL) - HD47B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Kelly Fenton (R) - HD47B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Nathan Kells (DFL)
No information available
Jim Nash (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Nathan Kells (DFL) - HD48A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Jim Nash (R) - HD48A
Jim Nash voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Lucille ‘Lucy’ Rehm (DFL)
No information available
Greg Boe (R)
Prohibition Minority Candidate
Lucille 'Lucy' Rehm (DFL) - HD48B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Greg Boe (R) - HD48B
Greg Boe voted “NO” on:
- Passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Laurie Pryor (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Ryan Chase (R)
No information available
Laurie Pryor (DFL) - HD49A
Laurie Pryor (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Ryan Chase (R) - HD49A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Thomas Knecht (R)
No information available
Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn (DFL) - HD49B
Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Thomas Knecht (R) - HD49B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Heather Edelson (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Sami Cisman (R)
No information available
Heather Edelson (DFL) - HD50A
Heather Edelson (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
- Joined the MNisReady Coalition x MN Hemp Growers Cooperative at the State Fair for a Q&A that you can view here.
Sami Cisman (R) - HD50A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Steve Elkins (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Beth Beebe (R)
No information available
Steve Elkins (DFL) - HD50B
Steve Elkins(DFL):
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Beth Beebe (R) - HD50B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Michael Howard (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Ryan Wiskerchen (R)
No information available
Michael Howard (DFL) - HD51A
Michael Howard (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
- Co-authored HF600 as a member of the House of Representatives
- Co-authored HF4632 (2020), legalizing the adult use of cannabis, as a member of the House of Representatives
Ryan Wiskerchen (R) - HD51A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Nathan Coulter (DFL)
No information available
Chad Anderson (R)
No information available
Nathan Coulter (DFL) - HD51B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Chad Anderson (R) - HD51B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Liz Reyer (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Fern A. Smith (R)
No information available
Liz Reyer (DFL) - HD52A
Liz Reyer (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
- Co-authored HF600 as a member of the House of Representatives
- Joined the MNisReady Coalition x MN Hemp Growers Cooperative at the State Fair for a Q&A that you can view here.
Fern A. Smith (R) - HD52A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Ruth Richardson (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Cynthia Lonnquist (R)
No information available
Ruth Richardson (DFL) - HD52B
Ruth Richardson (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
- Co-authored HF600 as a member of the House of Representatives
Cynthia Lonnquist (R) - HD52B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Mary Frances Clardy (DFL)
Todd Kruse (R)
No information available
Brent Jacobson (LMN)
Cannabis Party Spoiler Candidate
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Mary Frances Clardy (DFL) - HD53A
Mary Frances Clardy Responded to the MNisReady Coalition and:
- Supports:
- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes a portion of tax revenue should be used for substance use disorder programs
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Says: “As a candidate, It is my responsibility to create relationships with people that have expertise in the field. I will engage with supporters of the legalization campaign by learning how to advocate for legalization. In addition, I will research track record of states that have legalize cannabis such as California (where my daughter lives) to strengthen existing proposals.”
- Believes MNisReady because: “All of my decisions are made through the lens of equity. As a member of the BIPOC community, I realize the impact the criminal justice system has had when interacting with people of color. As a teacher, I see the impact of adults not being able to have stability in housing or employment due to criminal charges for recreational use of marijuana. If you look within the prison systems there are many people whose lives and future generations have been changed because of recreational use. In addition, there are many medical benefits for people in need.”
Todd Kruse (R) - HD53A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Brent Jacobson (LMN) - HD53A
Brent Jacobson is not known to the coalition as having a history of cannabis legalization advocacy and should be treated as a spoiler candidate.
Rick Hansen (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Steven Swoboda (R)
No information available
Laura E Pride (LMN)
Cannabis Party Spoiler Candidate
Rick Hansen (DFL) - HD53B
Rick Hansen (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
- Co-authored HF600 as a member of the House of Representatives
- Responded to the MNisReady Coalition Questionnaire and supports:
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- Full legalization of cannabis for adults over the age of 21
- A social and racial equity cannabis business licensing program
- Incentives for cannabis industry economic development in economically depressed communities
- Preventing “prohibition jurisdictions” throughout the state
- Rigorous testing, labeling, and packaging requirements
- Creating a craft market
- Expungement or other removal of cannabis conviction records for possession and small sale or cultivation crimes
- Making underage personal possession a petty misdemeanor civil infraction
- Requiring peace-labor agreements for the cannabis industry
- Employment and housing protections for consumers
- Robust changes to the current medical cannabis market
- Breaking up the current medical cannabis duopoly
- Believes tax revenue should be used for recovery programs and economic development including production, marketing, product development, and waste reduction; health and wellness research
- Commits to forgoing campaign contributions from principals of “big cannabis,” those who are multi-state operators focused on restricting markets
- Is working with UFCW and talking about legalization during direct voter contact
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- Joined the MNisReady Coalition x MN Hemp Growers Cooperative at the State Fair for a Q&A that you can view here.
Steven Swoboda (R) - HD53B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Laura E Pride (LMN) - HD53A
Laura E Pride is not known to the coalition as having a history of cannabis legalization advocacy and should be treated as a spoiler candidate.
Brad Tabke (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Erik Mortensen (R)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Ryan Martin (LMN)
Cannabis Party Spoiler Candidate
Brad Tabke (DFL) - HD54A
Brad Tabke (DFL):
- Co-authored HF4632 (2020), legalizing the adult use of cannabis, as a member of the House of Representatives
Erik Mortensen (R) - HD54A
Erik Mortensen:
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Ryan Martin (LMN) - HD54A
Ryan Martin is not known to the coalition as having a history of cannabis legalization advocacy and should be treated as a spoiler candidate.
Brendan Van Alstyne (DFL)
No information available
Ben Bakeberg (R)
No information available
Brendan Van Alstyne (DFL) - HD54B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Ben Bakeberg (R) - HD54B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Jess Hanson (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Gabriela Kroetch (R)
No information available
Jess Hanson (DFL) - HD55A
Jess Hanson (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
- Co-authored HF600 as a member of the House of Representatives
- Chief authored HF1511, a clone of HF600, as a member of the House of Representatives
- Former Executive Director of the Minnesota Campaign for Full Legalization
View Jess Hanson speak on cannabis legalization during the House floor debate on HF600.
Rep. Hanson is a featured member of the Pro-Legalization Majority. View her full profile here.
Gabriela Kroetch (R) - HD55A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Kaela Berg (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Van Holston (R)
No information available
Kaela Berg (DFL) - HD55B
Kaela Berg (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
- Co-authored HF600 as a member of the House of Representatives
Van Holston (R) - HD55B
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
Robert Bierman (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
Joe Landru (R)
No information available
Robert Bierman (DFL) - HD56A
Robert Bierman (DFL):
- Voted “YES” on passage of HF600, full cannabis legalization, as a member of the House of Representatives
Joe Landru (R) - HD56A
We’ve sent a questionnaire to the candidate, but have not received a response.
John Huot (DFL)
Pro-Legalization Majority Candidate
John Huot (DFL) - HD56B
John Huot (DFL):