NORML's Smoke the Vote

C Aisha Wahab (D - CA)

Rather poor voting record for a Democrat. Voted against cannabis cafes and farmers markets, but also against restrictive labeling for cannabis products in 2024.

Holds office State Senate District 10

Biography

Wahab, the Democratic party’s pick and a progressive darling, vied for this open seat being vacated by term-limited Bob Wieckowski. She sought to become the first Afghan woman elected to state office in California, and was a Hayward city councilmember. She has the support of organized labor, Attorney General Rob Bonta and Wieckowski.

Votes

SB 1059 (Bradford - 2024) – end double taxation at local level

YES

AB 1775 (Haney - 2024) – allow for cannabis cafés

AB 1111 (Pellerin - 2023/24) – allow small farmers to sell directly to consumers

SB 700 (Bradford - 2023) – ban employers from asking about prior use of cannabis

YES

AB 374 (Haney - 2023) - allow for cannabis cafés

YES

SB 1207 (Irwin - 2023) - impose restrictive labeling requirements on cannabis

Vote Smart Key Votes

AB 1775: Authorizes for the Retail Preparation, Sale, and Consumption of Non-Cannabis Food at "Cannabis Cafes"