Holds office State Senate District 34
iVoterGuide 2020 Questionnaire:
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
In response to 2022 NC Family Policy Council's question “Should North Carolina legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes? UNDECIDED
https://www.ncfamilyvoter.com/candidate/newton-paul/
In response to 2020 NC Family Policy Council question, "Should NC legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes?" Newton responded NO with the note, "might agree for terminally ill/hospice."
B- Supports legalization of medical cannabis and/or decriminalization - voted for but did not sponsor legislation.
Paul Newton has represented District 36 in the NC Senate since 2017. He is running to represent the redrawn Senate District 34 in the 2023-2024 General Assembly https://ballotpedia.org/Paul_Newton_(North_Carolina)
Voting History:
SB 3 NC Compassionate Care Act: EXCUSED ABSENCE - 2023
SB 711 NC Compassionate Care Act: YES - 2022
SB 168 Expand Allowed Medical Uses/Cannabis Extract: YES - 2019
SB 124 LEO Managed CBD Oil Drop Box: YES - 2018
Email: Paul.Newton@ncleg.gov
Web: https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/s/402
Phone: 919-733-7223
300 North Salisbury Street, Room 300-B
Raleigh, NC 27603