Arguello opposes legalizing and regulating the responsible use of marijuana by adults, stating, "I don't believe all out legalization or normalization is beneficial for the community at large without evidence to the contrary that it improves societal harmony, health, or prosperity." (Candidate Survey Response)

"Whatever the law is I believe it needs to be followed or fought against, not disobeyed." (Candidate Survey Response)

"I do not believe that jailing people for marijuana use is a wise, effective, or particularly prudent use of tax payer resources." (Candidate Survey Response)

Arguello believes thate medical marijuana "is a relatively safer alternative to many pharmaceuticals. There is no basis by which the fed government should ban." (Candidate Survey Response)