NORML's Smoke the Vote

A Aaron Ortiz (D - IL) LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE MEDICAL USE

"Credible science shows that marijuana is not anymore a gateway drug than alcohol or cigarettes."

Holds office State House District 1

Position on Marijuana Legalization

"Credible science shows that marijuana is not anymore a gateway drug than alcohol or cigarettes. Marijuana use has persisted for decades despite attempts to curb its use. Better to take away the economic incentive for the illegal production and distribution and regulate it and use it as a revenue source." (Chicago Sun Times interview, 03/05/18)