Arizona Guide
Upcoming Election
Your Elected Officials
Governor
C-
Katie Hobbs (D) DECRIMINALIZE MEDICAL USE

Despite long reputation for reforming agenda, refuses to answer anything on marijuana.

U.S. Senate
A+
Ruben Gallego (D) LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE DECRIMINALIZE MEDICAL USE
U.S. Senate
A-
Mark Kelly (D) LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE DECRIMINALIZE MEDICAL USE
U.S. House District 1
C
David Schweikert (R) MEDICAL USE
U.S. House District 4
A
Greg Stanton (D) LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE DECRIMINALIZE MEDICAL USE
U.S. House District 5
F
Andy Biggs (R) MANDATORY MINIMUMS JAIL TIME FOR POSSESSION NO MEDICAL USE
U.S. House District 7
A+
Raul Grijalva (D) LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE DECRIMINALIZE MEDICAL USE
U.S. House District 9
F
Paul Gosar (R) MANDATORY MINIMUMS JAIL TIME FOR POSSESSION NO MEDICAL USE
State Senate District 1
C
State Senate District 2
State Senate District 3
F
John Kavanagh (R) MANDATORY MINIMUMS JAIL TIME FOR POSSESSION NO MEDICAL USE
State Senate District 5
A-
Lela Alston (D) LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE DECRIMINALIZE MEDICAL USE
State Senate District 7
D+
Wendy Rogers (R) MEDICAL USE
State Senate District 10
F
David Farnsworth (R) NO MEDICAL USE
State Senate District 11
C+
Catherine Miranda (D) LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE DECRIMINALIZE MEDICAL USE
State Senate District 12
B
Mitzi Epstein (D) DECRIMINALIZE MEDICAL USE
State Senate District 13
D-
Javan Mesnard (R) MEDICAL USE
State Senate District 14
D
Warren Petersen (R) MEDICAL USE
Though Petersen has claimed to support cannabis reform, his record hasn’t shown it. When he talks about the issue in his caucus he's still speaking reefer madness.
State Senate District 16
C
T.J. Shope (R) MEDICAL USE
For years Shope has quietly supported cannabis reforms and shown some leadership on a couple of bills.
State Senate District 17
D
Vince Leach (R)
The most active prohibitionist over the last few years. Filed 6 anti-cannabis bills last session.
State Senate District 19
C-
David Gowan (R)
A returning state legislator who has opposed the issue in the past.
State Senate District 21
A
Rosanna Gabaldón (D) LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE DECRIMINALIZE MEDICAL USE
Another longtime supporter, Rep Gabaldon has seen personal medical miracles for her family and friends. Gabaldon writes: “Cannabis use is an issue that needs to be addressed in our state, and I would support legalizing recreational use. Arizona suffers from high incarceration rates, where non-violent offenders are jailed alongside violent offenders, which can lead to high recidivism rates. This places a burden on our law enforcement and a financial burden on our state.”
State Senate District 24
A
Analise Ortiz (D) LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE DECRIMINALIZE MEDICAL USE
State Senate District 25
C
Tim Dunn (R) DECRIMINALIZE
New to legislature, no clear track record so far.
State Senate District 27
A+
Kevin Payne (R) LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE DECRIMINALIZE MEDICAL USE
The real deal, Payne was the driving force in the House behind the testing bill HR1820 and plans an aggressive reform agenda for the 2019 legislative session.
State House District 6
B-
Jamescita Peshlakai (D) MEDICAL USE
Signed on several bills over the years, but no leadership on issue.
State House District 7
F
Walt Blackman (R)
After repeated attempts to give Blackman a chance to respond, he sent the brief note, “I'm not interested.” Duly noted.
State House District 15
F
Neal Carter (R) MANDATORY MINIMUMS JAIL TIME FOR POSSESSION NO MEDICAL USE
State House District 19
D
Gail Griffin (R) NO MEDICAL USE
Staunch opponent.
State House District 22
A-
Lupe Contreras (D)
While never a leader on the issue, Contreras has provided steady support and signed onto reform bills for the past several years.
State House District 27
B-
Tony Rivero (R) DECRIMINALIZE MEDICAL USE
A bit more supportive than most in his caucus, especially regarding defelonization, but still shy on leadership.
State House District 28
C-
David Livingston (R) DECRIMINALIZE
Formerly resistant, has lightened position somewhat, assisted the testing bill this year.
State House District 30
F
John Gillette (R) MANDATORY MINIMUMS JAIL TIME FOR POSSESSION NO MEDICAL USE
D
Leo Biasiucci (R)
A former Green Party candidate, Biasiucci had claimed to support cannabis reform measures in 2016. However, his dramatic party shift and current billing as a “Trump Conservative,” bring all his positions into question.