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New Jersey Primary Election: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Race for Governor
Jon Bramnick
(R)
Senator Jon Bramnick does not support marijuana legalization.
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James Kennedy
(D)
LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE
Co-sponsored a bill that would "Legalize possession and personal use of small amounts of marijuana for persons age 21 and over; create Division of Marijuana Enforcement and licensing structure."
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Lisa Swain
(D)
Lisa Swain has made no readily available statements regarding their position on marijuana policy; however, they have supported several bills in favour of the cause, especially cannabis businesses.
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Christopher DePhillips
(R)
MEDICAL USE
Christopher DePhillips has not made any readily available statements regarding his position on marijuana policy, but has sponsored bill NJ A969, eliminating the sales tax imposed on medical marijuana.
Governor
Phil Murphy
(D)
LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE
DECRIMINALIZE
MEDICAL USE
U.S. Senate
Andy Kim
(D)
LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE
MEDICAL USE
U.S. Senate
Cory Booker
(D)
LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE
DECRIMINALIZE
MEDICAL USE
Senator Cory Booker supports federal legalization of marijuana through de-scheduling cannabis. Senator Booker has continued to be outspoken in his beliefs and has introduced bills to further the progress of marijuana reform. He also discusses the possible dangers of cannabis, supports more studies on the effects of it, and acknowledges the inequalities in the industry of marijuana.
State Senate District 1
Mike Testa
(R)
Mike Testa is against the legalization of marijuana, one of his main reasons being that he thinks legalization will be put children in danger.
State Senate District 2
Vince Polistina
(R)
Vince Polistina is not outspoken on his stance on marijuana. He is the primary sponsor of Bill S3456 which requires detention of and parental notification when an underage person purchases or possesses alcoholic beverages or cannabis.
State Senate District 3
John Burzichelli
(D)
LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE
John Burzichelli supports the legalization of marijuana and sponsored bill A1708 which would have required circumstantial coverage for medical cannabis under workers' compensation, PIP, and health insurance.
State Senate District 4
Paul Moriarty
(D)
Paul Moriarty has made no readily available statements regarding their position on marijuana policy. However, they sponsored bill A4172 which protects employees from discrimination on the basis of off-hour marijuana use.
State Senate District 5
Nilsa Cruz-Perez
(D)
MEDICAL USE
Sponsored legislation to expand state MMJ program
State Senate District 7
Troy Singleton
(D)
LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE
Senator Troy Singleton is very supportive of marijuana, especially medical marijuana and making it more accessible to patients. He has introduced proposals to make this possible including insurance coverage and the allowance of home grow.
State Senate District 9
Carmen Amato
(R)
Carmen Amato is very opposed to marijuana use and legalization, stating that it is dangerous for communities and children.
State Senate District 10
Jim Holzapfel
(R)
NO MEDICAL USE
Senator Jim Holzapfel is extremely against marijuana legalization and is strong on his stance.
State Senate District 11
Vin Gopal
(D)
LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE
Senator Vin Gopal supports marijuana legalization and particularly supports home grow.
State Senate District 13
Declan O'Scanlon
(R)
MEDICAL USE
Senator Declan O'Scanlon supports legal, medical marijuana and has put forth efforts to make it more accessible to those who need it.
State Senate District 14
Linda Greenstein
(D)
DECRIMINALIZE
MEDICAL USE
Senator Linda Greenstein supports decriminalization of marijuana and medical marijuana.
State Senate District 15
Shirley Turner
(D)
LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE
While Senator Shirley Turner has not always have been supportive of legalizing marijuana, in recent years she has expressed her support and has supported bills which do so.
State Senate District 16
Andrew Zwicker
(D)
LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE
Senator Andrew Zwicker has supported bills which involve marijuana legalization.
State Senate District 18
Patrick Diegnan
(D)
LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE
MEDICAL USE
Patrick Diegnan supports medical and personal adult use marijuana.
State Senate District 19
Joseph Vitale
(D)
DECRIMINALIZE
MEDICAL USE
Senator Joseph Vitale supports medical marijuana and states that it is a safer alternative to opioids.
State Senate District 20
Joe Cryan
(D)
MEDICAL USE
Senator Joe Cryan has supported a bill which would require a limit to THC potency in cannabis products.
State Senate District 21
Jon Bramnick
(R)
Senator Jon Bramnick does not support marijuana legalization.
State Senate District 22
Nicholas Scutari
(D)
LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE
Senator Nicholas Scutari helped legalize marijuana in New Jersey even after many colleagues told him it would be impossible. He does not support any policy that bans a person from using marijuana when they are off-duty.
State Senate District 24
Parker Space
(R)
F. Parker Space is opposed to marijuana legalization.
State Senate District 25
Anthony Bucco
(R)
Senator Anthony Bucco is not very supportive or against marijuana legalization although he does believe it was legalized too quickly.
State Senate District 26
Joseph Pennacchio
(R)
JAIL TIME FOR POSSESSION
NO MEDICAL USE
Senator Joseph Pennacchio is strongly opposed to marijuana legalization.
State Senate District 27
John McKeon
(D)
LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE
John McKeon supports marijuana legalization.
State Senate District 29
Teresa Ruiz
(D)
LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE
Senator Teresa Ruiz supports marijuana legalization and understands how lack of legalization has negatively impacted different populations. She supports revenue from the cannabis industry to go back to those communities that have been been subject to these negative impacts.
State Senate District 30
Robert Singer
(R)
DECRIMINALIZE
MEDICAL USE
Senator Robert Singer opposes legalization of marijuana but does support decriminalization.
State Senate District 31
Angela McKnight
(D)
LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE
Angela McKnight has made no readily available statements regarding their position on marijuana policy.
State Senate District 33
Brian Stack
(D)
Senator Brian Stack does not show clear support or opposistion for marijuana legalization.
State Senate District 34
Britnee Timberlake
(D)
LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE
Britnee Timberlake supports marijuana legalization.
State Senate District 36
Paul Sarlo
(D)
While he does not personally support marijuana legalization, Senator Paul Sarlo understands that people want legalization and he will work to ensure safety standards.
State Senate District 38
Joseph Lagana
(D)
DECRIMINALIZE
Senator Joseph Lagana supports decriminalization of marijuana.
State Senate District 39
Holly Schepisi
(R)
LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE
Senator Holly Schepisi supports legalization when the majority also supports it.
State Senate District 40
Kristin Corrado
(R)
DECRIMINALIZE
Senator Kristin Corrado has expressed possible support of decriminalization but not legalization.
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James Kennedy
(D)
LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE
Co-sponsored a bill that would "Legalize possession and personal use of small amounts of marijuana for persons age 21 and over; create Division of Marijuana Enforcement and licensing structure."
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Lisa Swain
(D)
Lisa Swain has made no readily available statements regarding their position on marijuana policy; however, they have supported several bills in favour of the cause, especially cannabis businesses.
State Assembly District 39
State Assembly District 40
Christopher DePhillips
(R)
MEDICAL USE
Christopher DePhillips has not made any readily available statements regarding his position on marijuana policy, but has sponsored bill NJ A969, eliminating the sales tax imposed on medical marijuana.