TxMJPolicy Voter Guide - 2020 Primary Edition - Republican Candidates

We surveyed Texas candidates running for
US Congress and our State Legislature.

Here's where they stand!
Texas Marijuana Policy

REPUBLICAN
Voter Guide
2020 Primary Election Edition The voter guide was compiled, published, and
funded by Texans for Responsible Marijuana
Policy, a broad coalition of organizations,
activists, and community leaders dedicated to
promoting honest, fact-based dialogue
regarding marijuana use and the negative
Early Voting effects of its criminalization.
Feb 18–28
Election Day Texas NORML originated the guide in 2012,
and we appreciate their continued help in
Mar 3 producing this year’s guide.
In Texas, citizen-initiated ballot propositions are not allowed, so elected officials at the state and federal level are
responsible for upholding or reforming marijuana laws. We surveyed candidates seeking the Democratic and Republican
nominations for the Texas House, Texas Senate, U.S. House, and U.S. Senate. These are the
candidates who want to represent you.
Answers provided have been unedited.

1. Identify your Texas House, Texas Senate, and U.S. House Districts:
http://www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us/Home.aspx.
2. Use this guide to find out where the candidates stand on the following issues:
STATE
a. Allow patients with debilitating medical conditions (e.g. cancer, chronic pain, PTSD)
to access full-spectrum medical cannabis, with physicians making dosing decisions.
b. Make low-level possession of marijuana punishable by a fine, but no jail time, and an
opportunity to avoid a criminal record.
c. Allow adults 21+ to possess limited amounts of marijuana and establish a legal market.
d. States should be able to carry out their own marijuana policies without federal interference.
FEDERAL
e. Deschedule cannabis, removing it from the Controlled Substances Act and allowing domestic cannabis research.
f. Veterans Administration doctors should be allowed to recommend cannabis to treat service-related injuries.
g. State-licensed cannabis businesses should have legal access to the banking system to avoid doing business in cash.
h. States should be able to carry out their own marijuana policies without interference from the federal government.
3. Vote for candidates that support your views. Election Day is March 3, 2020!
WANT TO GET MORE INVOLVED? Find tips for communicating with candidates and participating in political conventions at the end of this guide.
Thank you for your interest in reforming marijuana laws in Texas! Share this voter guide far and wide.
Election Day March 3, 2020

Table of Contents
SECTION I: State Candidates for Texas Legislature
Texas House of Representatives ......................................................... Pages 4-86
Texas Senate ....................................................................................... Pages 87-95
SECTION II: Federal Candidates for US Congress

U.S. House of Representatives .......................................................... Pages 96-171
U.S. Senate ........................................................................................ Pages 172-173
SECTION III: Getting More Involved ................................................... Pages 174-175

Texas House - Republican Party Primary
District 1 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

Compassionate Use Possession Adult Use on Marijuana Policy
Gary Vandeaver
(Incumbent)
gary.vandeaver@house.texas.gov
? ? ? ?
Comments This candidate did not respond to our survey.
Expand Compassionate Use Legalize Hemp Penalty Reduc on for Possession
Vo ng Record
(Incumbents Only) Yes (Co-author) Yes No

Dan Flynn (Incumbent)
dan.flynn@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
(Incumbents Only) No Yes No

4

Dwayne "Doc" Collins
doccollins4hd2@gmail.com ☑ ☑ ☒ ☒
Comments Marijuana is a gateway drug and should be restricted to medical use ONLY!
Vo ng Record
(Incumbents Only) N/A N/A N/A

Bryan Slaton
votebryanslaton@gmail.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

5

Cecil Bell Jr (Incumbent)
cecil.bell@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Keith Bell (Incumbent)
keith.bell@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
(Incumbents Only) Yes Yes No

6

Cole Hefner (Incumbent)
cole.hefner@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Ma Schaefer (Incumbent)
ma .schaefer@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
(Incumbents Only) Yes (Co-author) Yes Yes

7

Jay Dean (Incumbent)
jay.dean@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Cody Harris (Incumbent)
cody.harris@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

8

Chris Paddie (Incumbent)
chris.paddie@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Mark Williams
williamsetx1919@gmail.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

9

Robert "Zack" Rader
rzrader44@gmail.com ☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments I would support the legaliza on of recrea on marijuana similar to the system that's in place in Colorado, where it
is regulated and taxed liked alcohol.
Vo ng Record

Jake Ellzey
jake@ellzeyfortexas.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

10

Ryan Pi s
info@pi sfortexas.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Travis Clardy (Incumbent)
travis.clardy@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

11

Kyle Kacal (Incumbent)
kyle.kacal@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Ben Leman (Incumbent)
ben.leman@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

12

John Raney (Incumbent)
john.raney@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Steve Toth (Incumbent)
steve@stevetothfortexas.com ☑ ☑ ☒ ☑
Comments I carried legisla on last Session (Class B to Class C) but it never got a vote out of commi ee.
I love Joe Moody but a Republican y isn’t going to carry a Democrat’s Bill. They will carry a conserva ve
Republicans. I need your help next Session.
Vo ng Record
(Incumbents Only) Yes (Co-author) Yes Yes (Author)

13

Will Metcalf (Incumbent)
will.metcalf@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

John P. Cyrier (Incumbent)
john.cyrier@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
(Incumbents Only) Yes Yes Yes

14

Ernest Bailes (Incumbent)
ernest.bailes@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

James White (Incumbent)
jamesearlwhite12@gmail.com ☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments Thank you for including me
Vo ng Record
(Incumbents Only) Yes (Co-author) Yes (Co-author) Yes (Joint Author)

15

Terry M. Wilson
(Incumbent)
terry.wilson@house.texas.gov
? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Dade Phelan (Incumbent)
dade.phelan@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
(Incumbents Only) Yes (Co-author) Yes Yes (Joint Author)

16

Jacorion Randle
jacrandle@jacorion4texas.com ☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments No addi onal comments.
Vo ng Record

Mayes Middleton
(Incumbent)
mayes.middleton@house.texas.gov
? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

17

Greg Bonnen (Incumbent)
greg.bonnen@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Cody Vasut
cody@votevasut.com ☑ ☑ ☒ ☑
Vo ng Record

18

Mitch Thames
mitch@votemitchthames.com ☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Vo ng Record

Rhonda Seth
rhondasexton@hotmail.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

19

Ro'vin Garre
rovingarre orstaterep@gmail.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Troy T. Brimage
troy@vernor.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

20

Leonard N. Chan
rish@rishfortexas.com ☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments As a 28-year-old, my genera on is leading the charge for sensible cannabis policy and legaliza on. I will relessly
fight for cannabis to be prescribed by MDs and equally importantly, expunge the records of thousands of pointless
arrests.
Vo ng Record

Jacey Je on
jacey@jaceyje on.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

21

Ma Morgan
ma .morgan@house.state.md.us ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Manish Seth
h ps://seth4state.com/contact-2/ ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record


22

Tom Virippan
h ps://www.facebook.com/Tom4HD27 ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Gary Gates
ggates@gatescoinc.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

23

Schell Hammel
h ps://www.voteschell.com/ ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Ed Thompson (Incumbent)
ed.thompson@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

24

Geanie W. Morrison
(Incumbent)
geanie.morrison@house.texas.gov
? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Vanessa Hicks-callaway
jvcallaway@aol.com ☑ ☑ ☒ ☑
Comments Marijuana, even if used for medicinal purposes, must eventually determine the amount that meets or exceeds
the user level of impairment. My concern is law enforcement and judges cannot determine when a person is
impaired for driving.
Vo ng Record

25

Marian Knowlton
marian@marianfortexas.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Todd Hunter (Incumbent)
todd@toddhunterlaw.com ☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Vo ng Record
(Incumbents Only) Yes (Co-author) Yes Yes (Co-author)

26

Jus n Holland (Incumbent)
jus n.holland@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

James Hernandez
h ps://www.facebook.com/james.her
nandez.908
? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

27

John (Doc) Robert Guerra
info@votedrguerra.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

J.M. Lozano (Incumbent)
jm.lozano@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record


28

John Kuempel (Incumbent)
john.kuempel@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Aus n Talley
aus n@aus ntalley.com ☑ ☑ ☑ ☒
Comments Fully support medical usage & believe we can use Iowa as a bench mark with non-combus bles. We need to
pressure our federal representa on to pass marijuana regulatory reform, so states can operate without fear, in
markets, commerce or FDIC banking.
Vo ng Record

29

Carrie Isaac
carrie@isaacfortexas.com ☑ ☑ ☒ ☑
Comments The taxing and regula ng of another product will only lead to bigger government. I believe our state government
has enough of our money and needs to stay out of our lives as much as possible.
Vo ng Record

Kent "Bud" Wymore
bud@budwymore.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

30

Aaron Reitz
aaron@reitzfortexas.com ☑ ☑ ☒ ☑
Comments I suppor ve expanded availability of medical marijuana and decriminaliza on of possession of small amounts,
but oppose expanding availability of marijuana for recrea onal use like alcohol.
Vo ng Record

Don Zimmerman
texansforzimmerman@gmail.com ☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments I will re-introduce David Simpson’s Bill to decriminalize the marijuana plant
Vo ng Record

31

Jennifer Fleck
flecktexasstrong@gmail.com ☑ ☑ ☒ ☑
Vo ng Record

Jenny Roan Forgey
jenny@jennyroanforgey.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

32

Jus n Berry
jus n@berryfortexas.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Bill Strieber
wcstrieber@me.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

33

Jenai Aragona-Hales
jenai@aragonafortexas.com ☑ ☑ ☒ ☑
Comments I’m a recent cancer survivor and definitely on board for medicinal purposes. I need for data to determine if I
support complete legaliza on including recrea onal use, but I’m open to hearing more .
Vo ng Record

Charles Allan Meyer
charlesallanmeyer@msn.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record


34

Larry Delarose
lmdelarose@aol.com ☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments The use of marijuana should be controlled but clearly areas where use is for
medicinal purposes or for recrea onal use in small amounts should be allowed under guidelines set by state law.
Vo ng Record

Robert Reynolds
No contact info available. ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

35

Lucio Valdez
info@luciovaldez.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Andrew S. Murr
(Incumbent)
andrew.murr@house.texas.gov
? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

36

Brad Buckley (Incumbent)
brad.buckley@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Hugh D. Shine (Incumbent)
hugh.shine@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

37

Charles "Doc" Anderson
(Incumbent)
charles.anderson@house.texas.gov
? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Trent Ashby (Incumbent)
trent.ashby@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

38

Dewayne Burns
(Incumbent)
dewayne.burns@house.texas.gov
? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

J.d. Sheffield (Incumbent)
j.d.sheffield@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
(Incumbents Only) Yes (Joint Author) Yes Yes

39

Cody Johnson
cjohnson@codyjohnsoncampaign.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Shelby Slawson
shelbyslawson@outlook.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

40

Christopher M. Perricone
perriconecm@yahoo.com ☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments There is a strong case to be made for states to regulate everything grown or created and u lized within their
borders. The commerce clause has been abused by infringing upon the states rights to regulate their own
economy. Vote Perricone TX HD60
Vo ng Record

Kellye Sorelle
kellyefortxhd60@gmail.com ☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments This would free up law enforcement & save money on incarcera on. Decriminaliza on also eliminates a revenue
stream for cartels & helps border security. Money raised could be applied to public educa on & reduce property
tax. This is already a part of my pla orm. I am pro decriminaliza on of marijuana. I believe this to be a liberty
issue.
Vo ng Record

41

Glenn Rogers
info@rogersfortexas.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Phil King (Incumbent)
phil.king@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

42

Reggie Smith (Incumbent)
reggie.smith@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Tan Parker (Incumbent)
tan.parker@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

43

Lynn Stucky (Incumbent)
lynn.stucky@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Kronda Thimesch
kronda@krondafortexas.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

44

Nancy Cline
info@votenancy.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Ma Shaheen (Incumbent)
ma .shaheen@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

45

Jeff Leach (Incumbent)
jeff.leach@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Drew Springer (Incumbent)
drew.springer@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
(Incumbents Only) Yes (Co-author) Yes (Co-author) Yes

46

James B. Frank (Incumbent)
james.frank@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Sco Sanford (Incumbent)
sco .sanford@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

47

Stan Lambert (Incumbent)
stan.lambert@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
(Incumbents Only) Yes (Co-author) Yes (Co-author) Yes

Drew Darby (Incumbent)
drew.darby@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

48

Lyne e Lucas
lyne elucas77@gmail.com ☑ ☑ ☒ ☑
Vo ng Record

Kyle Biedermann
(Incumbent)
kyle.biedermann@house.texas.gov
? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
(Incumbents Only) Yes Yes Yes (Co-author)

49

Luke Brown
No contact info available. ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Robert Garza
robertgarza1@hotmail.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record


50

Ruben Falcon
rubenfalcon@sbcglobal.net ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Jeffrey Lane
elpasojeff@gmail.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

51

Brooks Landgraf
(Incumbent)
brooks.landgraf@house.texas.gov
? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Tom Craddick (Incumbent)
tom.craddick@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

52

Dus n Burrows (Incumbent)
dus n.burrows@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
(Incumbents Only) No Yes (Co-sponsor) No

John Frullo (Incumbent)
john.frullo@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

53

Phil Stephenson
(Incumbent)
phil.stephenson@house.texas.gov
? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Abolaji Tijani Ayobami
efatab@yahoo.com ☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments Support For Medical Purposes only to control or improve the health of a pa ent with proper physician
prescrip on. I have an independent opinion on the Usage and administra on of Marijuana. However for
recrea onal purposes it must be fully debated
Vo ng Record

54

Robert Boe cher
robert.boe cher.txgop@gmail.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

John Smithee (Incumbent)
john.smithee@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

55

Walter Price (Incumbent)
four.price@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Ken King (Incumbent)
ken.king@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

56

Candy Noble (Incumbent)
candy.noble@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Elva Camacho
elva.camacho1776@gmail.com ☑ ☑ ☒ ☑
Comments I see posi ve breakthroughs by medical/medicinal prac ces of cannabis.

Vo ng Record

57

Stephanie Klick (Incumbent)
stephanie.klick@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
(Incumbents Only) Yes (Author) Yes Present, Not Vo ng

Taylor Gillig
gillig@gilligfortexas.com ☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Vo ng Record

58

Jeff Cason
votejeffcason@gmail.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Jim Griffin
jim.griffin32@gmail.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

59

Ma Krause (Incumbent)
ma .krause@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Tony Tinderholt
(Incumbent)
tony. nderholt@house.texas.gov
? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

60

David Cook
david.cook@mansfieldtexas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Craig Goldman (Incumbent)
craig.goldman@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

61

Giovanni Capriglione
(Incumbent)
giovanni.capriglione@house.texas.gov
? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

Charlie Geren (Incumbent)
charlie.geren@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

62
Linda Koop
linda@lindakoop.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
Rick Walker
rick@rickwalker4tx.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

63
Jerry Fortenberry II
jerry@fortenberryfortexas.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
Sherry Lee Mecom
slmmackay@gmail.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

64
Gerson Hernandez
connect@tcagape.org ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
Jared Pa erson (Incumbent)
jared.pa erson@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

65
James Trombley
james@trombleyfortexas.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
Samuel Smith
votesamuelsmith@gmail.com ☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Vo ng Record

66
Morgan Meyer (Incumbent)
morgan.meyer@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
Dr. Eugene Allen
dreallen@themissingelement.info ☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments I believe in choice
Vo ng Record

67
Angie Chen Bu on
(Incumbent)
angie.bu on@house.texas.gov
? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
Bill Metzger
billfortexashouse@gmail.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

68
Will Douglas
willdouglas@outlook.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
Luisa Del Rosal
luisa@luisafortexas.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

69
Karyn Brownlee
info@karynbrownlee.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
Robert Litoff
wxyztruth@yahoo.com ☑ ☑ ☒ ☑
Comments Whatever a person's party affilia on, he or she can vote in the Republican primary and get Republican candidate
who is more willing to reconsider marijuana laws.
Vo ng Record


70
Fernando Padron
padron35@gmail.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
Carlos Antonio Raymond
survivor0253@aol.com ☑ ☒ ☑ ☑
Comments "...less than one ounce of marijuana can be arrested and given a criminal record, and they face up to six months
in jail and a fine of up to $2,000.00" I OPPOSED (THE DR. AND FAMILY SHOULD DECIDE)
Vo ng Record

71
Adam Salyer
h ps://adamsalyerforstaterep.com/ ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
George B. Garza
feorgefortx119@gmail.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

72
Ronald Payne
campaign@payne-for-house.com ☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments I subscribe to the Libertarian Philosophy of Personal Sovereignty to consume intoxica ng substances and a
Conserva ve Ideology that provides 100% responsibility/liability for criminality commi ed while under voluntary
intoxica on.
Vo ng Record
Andrew Fernandez
Vicencio
h ps://www.facebook.com/Andrew-Vi
? ? ? ?
cencio-for-State-Rep-District-120-1026
93391234349

Vo ng Record

73
Steve Allison (Incumbent)
steve.allison@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
Lyle Larson (Incumbent)
lyle.larson@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
(Incumbents Only) Yes (Joint Author) Yes (Co-sponsor) Yes (Co-author)

74
E. Sam Harless (Incumbent)
e.sam.harless@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
Dan Huberty (Incumbent)
dan.huberty@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

75
Dwight Ford
dwight@dwigh ord.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
Briscoe Cain (Incumbent)
briscoe.cain@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

76
Robert C. Hoskins
info@hoskinsforstaterep.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
Dennis Paul (Incumbent)
dennis.paul@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

77
Ryan Lee
h ps://ryanleefortexas.com/ ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
Tom Oliverson (Incumbent)
tom.oliverson@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
(Incumbents Only) Yes (Joint Author) Yes No


78
Angelica Garcia
angelica@angelicafortexas.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
Mike Schofield
mikeschofieldfortexas@gmail.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record


79
Jim Murphy (Incumbent)
jim.murphy@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
Sarah Davis (Incumbent)
sarah.davis@house.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

80
Jus n Ray
info@jus nrayfortexas.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
Merrilee Rosene Beazley
h ps://merrileebeazley.org/ ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

81
Mike Guevara
mike@ilikemikefortexas.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
Claver T. Kamau-imani
apostleclaver@voteclaver.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

82
Josh Flynn
josh@joshflynn.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
Lacey Hull
campaign@laceyhull.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

83
Jason Rowe
jason@roweforhouston.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
Tony Salas
h ps://www.facebook.com/TonySalasf
orTexas
? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record

84
Martha Elena Fierro
fierromarthafortexas@gmail.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
Luis La Ro a
info@luislaro afortexas.com ☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments I've long been a supporter for cannabis. I've tes fied as a member of the Republican Liberty Caucus, Republicans
Against Marijuana Prohibi on, Texas Cannabis Coali on and on behalf of the families who have been afflicted by
criminal jus ce.
Vo ng Record

85
Lily Truong
lilyptruong@yahoo.com ? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record
Valoree Swanson
(Incumbent)
valoree.swanson@house.texas.gov
? ? ? ?
Vo ng Record


86
Texas Senate - Republican Party Primary
District 1 Expand Reduce Penalties for Legalize Support State’ Rights
Bryan Hughes (Incumbent)
bryan.hughes@senate.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Expand Compassionate Use Legalize Hemp Penalty Reduction for Possession
Voting Record
Yes Yes N/A
District 2
Bob Hall (Incumbent)
Senator Hall is not up for election this year.
bob.hall@senate.texas.gov
Voting Record
Yes Yes (Joint Author) N/A
District 3
Robert Nichols (Incumbent)
Senator Nichols is not up for election this year.
robert.nichols@senate.texas.gov
Voting Record
Yes Yes N/A

87
Brandon Creighton
(Incumbent)
brandon.creighton@senate.texas.gov
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Yes Yes N/A
District 5
Charles Schwertner
Senator Schwertner is not up for election this year.
(Incumbent)
charles.schwertner@senate.texas.gov
Voting Record
Yes (Co-sponsor) Yes (Joint Author) N/A
District 7
Paul Bettencourt
Senator Bettencourt is not up for election this year.
(Incumbent)
paul.bettencourt@senate.texas.gov
Voting Record
Yes (Co-sponsor) Yes (Joint Author) N/A

88
District 8
Angela Paxton (Incumbent)
Senator Paxton is not up for election this year.
angela.paxton@senate.texas.gov
Voting Record
Yes Yes N/A
District 9
Kelly Hancock (Incumbent)
Senator Hancock is not up for election this year.
kelly.hancock@senate.texas.gov
Voting Record
Yes Yes N/A

Larry Taylor (Incumbent)
larry.taylor@senate.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Yes (Co-sponsor) Yes N/A

89
Jane Nelson (Incumbent)
jane.nelson@senate.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Yes (Co-sponsor) Yes N/A

Milinda Morris
milindammd4senatesd13@gmail.com ? ? ? ?

William J. Booher
https://www.booher2020txsenate13.org/ ? ? ? ?

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District 17
Joan Huffman (Incumbent)
Senator Huffman is not up for election this year.
joan.huffman@senate.texas.gov
Voting Record
Yes Yes N/A

Lois W. Kolkhorst
(Incumbent)
lois.kolkhorst@senate.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Yes Yes N/A

Pete Flores (Incumbent)
pete.flores@senate.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Yes (Co-sponsor) Yes (Co-sponsor) N/A

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Judy Cutright
info@electjudycutright.com ? ? ? ?

Frank Pomeroy
frank@pomeroyfortexassenate.com ☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments When one compares the effects of alcohol with marijuana I think it is pretty obvious which is the worse of the two
in our society. Therefore if we are going to have one legalized then the other should also be legalized and
regulated as well.
Voting Record
N/A N/A N/A

Brian Birdwell (Incumbent)
brian.birdwell@senate.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Yes Yes N/A

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Dawn Buckingham
(Incumbent)
dawn.buckingham@senate.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Yes Yes N/A
District 25
Donna Campbell
Senator Campbell is not up for election this year.
(Incumbent)
donna.campbell@senate.texas.gov
Voting Record
Yes (Author) Yes N/A

Vanessa Tijerina
https://www.facebook.com/
vanessa.s.tijerina ? ? ? ?

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Charles Perry (Incumbent)
charles.perry@senate.texas.gov ? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Yes Yes (Sponsor) N/A

Bethany Hatch
hatchfortexas@gmail.com ? ? ? ?
District 30
Pat Fallon (Incumbent)
Senator Fallon is not up for election this year.
pat.fallon@senate.texas.gov
Voting Record
Yes Yes (Joint Author) N/A

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District 31
Kel Seliger (Incumbent)
Senator Seliger is not up for election this year.
kel.seliger@senate.texas.gov
Voting Record
Yes Yes N/A

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U.S. House - Republican Party Primary
District 1 Remove Cannabis Allow VA Doctors to Allow Safe Banking End Federal
from Controlled Recommend Cannabis for Cannabis Prohibition
Substances Act Businesses Interference
Louie Gohmert
(Incumbent)
info@gohmert.com ? ? ? ?
Legalize Hemp Safe Banking Act Limit Federal Interference
Voting Record
(Incumbents Only) No No No
Johnathan Kyle
Davidson
johnathan.k.davidson@gmail.com ☒ ☒ ☑ ☒
Comments No additional comments.
Voting Record

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Dan Crenshaw
(Incumbent)
dan@crenshawforcongress.com ? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Nicholas Taylor
(Incumbent)
info@vantaylor.com ? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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John Ratcliffe
(Incumbent)
info@ratcliffeforcongress.com ? ? ? ?
Voting Record
(Incumbents Only) No No No
Lance Gooden
(Incumbent)
http://lancegooden.com/ ? ? ? ?

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Voting Record Yes Yes No
(Incumbents Only)
Don Hill
https://donhillforcongress.com/
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Ron Wright (Incumbent)
ron4congress@gmail.com
? ? ? ?

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Voting Record
(Incumbents Only) Yes Absent No
Jim Noteware
jim@jimnotewareforcongress.com
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments There are compelling arguments on all sides of prospective changes in marijuana laws. We need
credible research that documents states' experience where laws have changed. Research and
presentation of facts are essential for future policy decisions.
Voting Record

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Laique Rehman
laique@laiquerehman.com
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Voting Record
Maria Espinoza
maria@mariaforcongress2020.com
☒ ☒ ☒ ☒
Comments I dont support Cannabis legalization; there are extensive negative externalities; legalization caused a
spike in homelessness in CO, for example. I have a different view of Hemp, but I do not support
legalization of a drug that causes a "high."
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Cindy Siegel
info@cindysiegel.com
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Kyle Preston
preston.4.tx@gmail.com
? ? ? ?
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Wesley Hunt
info@wesleyfortexas.com
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Kevin Brady (Incumbent)
rep.brady@mail.house.gov
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
(Incumbents Only) Yes No No

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Melissa
Esparza-Mathis
melauskye@gmail.com ☒ ☒ ☑ ☑
Voting Record
Kirk Osborn
kirk@thinking-edge.com
? ? ? ?
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Johnny Teague
johnnyteague@sbcglobal.net
☒ ☒ ☒ ☑
Comments This may sound odd, but if it can be used as an oral or injectable medication versus smoking, and used
truly for medicinal purposes and not recreational, then I can see some benefit as I believe that the Lord
has created all things with a purpose
Voting Record
Al Austin
No contact info available.
? ? ? ?
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Jon Menefee
jon@menefeeforcongress.com
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Julian A. Martinez
jmartinez@bemer.com
? ? ? ?

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Michael Mccaul
(Incumbent)
info@michaelmccaul.com ? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Casey Gray
gray@caseygraytx11.com
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑

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Comments As a Veteran and former Federal Agent I 100% believe in descheduling Marijuana. The farm bill that
recently past is a good step forward legalizing hemp, however I believe the priority should be on
removing it from scheduling.
Voting Record
August Pfluger
august@augustpfluger.com
? ? ? ?
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Brandon Batch
brandon@brandonbatch.com ? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Gene Barber
https://www.facebook.com/GeneBar
berForCongress ? ? ? ?
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J.D. Faircloth Substances Act Businesses Interference
https://fairclothforcongress.com/
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
J.Ross Lacy
jross@jrosslacy.com
? ? ? ?
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Jamie Berryhill
jamieberryhill@live.com
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Ned Luscombe
friendsofned2020@gmail.com
? ? ? ?
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Robert Tucker
http://roberttuckerforuscongress.co
m/ ? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Wesley W. Virdell
virdellforcongress@outlook.com
? ? ? ?
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Kay Granger (Incumbent)
kay@kaygranger.com
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Chris Putnam
chris@putnamfortexas.com
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
N/A N/A N/A

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(Incumbents Only)
Jason Foglesong
jason@foglesong2020.com
☒ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments I support this for medical purposes only. I think it should remain a controlled substance due to the
prevalence of abuse/dui/etc. I think it should be researched. Your questions don't provide enough
opportunity to express a position.
Voting Record
Monique Worthy
monique@moniqueworthy.com
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑

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Richard Herman
hermanrichie@hotmail.com
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments I believe it should be put on the ballot at State levels to allow the people to decide.
Voting Record
Asusena Reséndiz
team@asusena.com
? ? ? ?

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Voting Record
Catherine "I Swear"
Carr
https://www.catherineiswearcarrforc
ongress.com/
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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Chris Ekstrom
info@ekstromforcongress.com ? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Diane Knowlton
dianekforcongress@gmail.com
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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Elaine Hays Substances Act Businesses Interference
elaine@elainehays.com
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Jamie Culley
jamie.culley@culleytxdist13.org
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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Josh Winegarner
joshwinegarner@gmail.com
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Lee Harvey
leeh@elharveyinc.com
? ? ? ?
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Mark Neese
campaign@markneeseforcongress.
com ? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Matt Mcarthur
https://www.mattmcarthurforcongre
ss.com/ ? ? ? ?
Voting Record
N/A N/A N/A

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(Incumbents Only)
Ronny Jackson
campaign@ronnyjacksonfortexas.c
om ? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Vance Snider II
vancesniderforcongress@gmail.co
m ? ? ? ?

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Randy Weber
(Incumbent)
campaign@randyweber.org ? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Joshua Foxworth
foxworthfortexas@protonmail.com
☒ ☑ ☑ ☑

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Comments I support the use of medical marijuana in medical situations - especially for veterans. I do not support
recreational use. I would not want my kids to be marijuana users - I want them climbing mountains,
curing diseases, and conquering the stars.
Voting Record
Monica De La
Cruz-Hernandez
info@monicaforcongress.us ? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Ryan Krause

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ryan@ryan4freedom.com
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Tim Westley
westley4congress@gmail.com
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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Anthony Aguero
conservativeanthony@yahoo.com
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Blanca Ortiz Trout
blancaforelpaso@gmail.com
? ? ? ?
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Irene
Armendariz-jackson
irene@armendarizforelpaso.com ? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Jaime Arriola Jr
jaime@jaime4congress.com
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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Patrick Cigarruista
prolifeveteran@prolifeveteran.com
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Sam Williams
https://samforep.com/
? ? ? ?
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Ahmad Adnan
ahmadforoffice@att.net
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments I WANT TO LEGALIZE, REGULATE, AND TAX CANNABIS. Just like what we do for cigarettes, that’s
what I wanna do for cannabis. I want to use the proceeds to MAKE THE STARTING PAY FOR
TEACHERS $80,000 a year. For details, please visit ahmadforoffice.com.
Voting Record
David Saucedo
saucedoforcongress@gmail.com
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments Decriminalizing Marijana is a significant issue for me personally.

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Kristen Alamo Rowin
info@karforcongress.com
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Voting Record
Laurie Godfrey
Mcreynolds
mcreynoldslaurie@aol.com ☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments More Medical Research is important to help know the correct strands of cannabis that can or should be

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used for medical treatment.
Voting Record
Trent Sutton
trent@suttonforcongress.com
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments While I am not personally a proponent of recreational Marijuana use, I do agree that regulation be left
up to the states. I do strongly support reclassification from the Schedule 1 Controlled Substances list to
allow for medical research.
Voting Record
Elianor Vessali

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info@votevessali.com
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
George W. Hindman
campaignhq@votehindman.com
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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Jeff Oppenheim
https://jeffoppenheim.com/ ? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Pete Sessions
info@petesessions.com
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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Renée Swann
info@reneeswannforcongress.com
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Scott Bland
dsbland@yahoo.com
? ? ? ?
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Todd Kent
https://www.toddkent.com/
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Nathan J. Milliron
nathan@votemilliron.com
☑ ☑ ☑ ☒
Comments I believe that there needs to be a federal decision made on the legalization of marijuana so that there is
consistent policy across the United States.
Voting Record
N/A N/A N/A

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(Incumbents Only)
Nellie Heiksell
truly4congress2020@gmail.com
☒ ☒ ☒ ☑
Comments We have become to dependent on outside substances, to treat the symptom rather than the root cause.
I believe we should return the time-tested methods of prayer, counsel and meditations. Covering up
symptoms will never cure the ills of humanity.
Voting Record
Robert M. Cadena
cadenaforcongress@yahoo.com
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments I am a constitutionalist that believes we all have the same freedom to choose what is right as an
individual for our lives, but our choices should not interfere with some else's rights. Remember, we all

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have the same constitutional rights.
Voting Record
T.C. Manning
campaign@tcmanning.com
☒ ☑ ☑ ☒
Comments I support moving cannabis from schedule 1 to schedule 2 or 3. More testing, research, and studies are
needed before legalizing. We do not want untended consequences from taking place such as the
Vitamin E acetate situation in THC vape products.
Voting Record
Ava Reynero Pate
ava@avapateforuscongress.com

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? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Wendell Champion
wchampion1007@champion2020.c
om ? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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Jodey C. Arrington Substances Act Businesses Interference
(Incumbent)
info@jodeyarrington.com ? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Vance W. Boyd
vancewboyd@aol.com
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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Anita Kegley
anitakegleyforcongress@kegley-inc
.com ☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments I agree with:
"Current marijuana policies are not based on science or sound evidence, but
rather misinformation and fear." -- Former Texas State Representative David
Simpson (R - Longview)

Voting Record
Dominick Dina
dominick@dominickdina.com
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Voting Record

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Gary Allen
https://garyallan.com/
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Mauro Garza
maurogarza@maurogarzaforcongre
ss.com ? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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Tammy K. Orta
https://tammyortaforcongress.com/
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Chip Roy (Incumbent)
https://chiproy.com/
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
(Incumbents Only) Yes No Yes

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Aaron Hermes
votehermes@gmail.com
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments Well that was easy! Best, A
Voting Record
Joe Walz
info@joewalzforcongress.com
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Voting Record
N/A N/A N/A

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(Incumbents Only)
Matt Hinton
matthinton@matthintonforcongress.
com ☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments The war on drugs is unconstitutional. Back when our politicians had respect for the 10th amendment,
they had to pass a constitutional amendment to make alcohol illegal (federally). Where is the
amendment that was passed for the war on drugs?
Voting Record
Shandon Phan
teamphan@shandonphan.com
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑

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Voting Record
Bangar Reddy
ads@voiceofasiagroup.com
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Dan Mathews
https://www.danmathews2020.com/
? ? ? ?

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Voting Record
Diana Miller
diana@dianamillertx.com
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Douglas Haggard

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committee@douglashaggardforcon
gress.com ? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Greg Hill
greg@electgreghill.com
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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Jon Camarillo Substances Act Businesses Interference
jlc@camarillo73.com
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Kathaleen Wall
info@kathaleenwall.com
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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Pierce Bush
info@piercebushforcongress.com
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Troy Nehls
troynehls@gmail.com
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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Alma Arredondo-lynch
spiritotow1112@yahoo.com
☒ ☑ ☒ ☒
Comments As long as it is illegal to use marijuana, at the Federal level, I support the law. If the Fed. law changes,
my stance will obviously change.
Voting Record
Ben Van Winkle
info@vanwinkleforcongress.com
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments Marijuana has been shown to be beneficial in medical situations. I don't smoke it, but support others'
right to choose to on their own private property. If anyone wants to sell it, it should be regulated to
guarantee purity and safety.

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Voting Record N/A N/A N/A
(Incumbents Only)
Darwin Boedeker
darwinforthe23rd@gmail.com
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments We have bigger fish to fry! Legalize marijuana & let’s move on..........
Voting Record
Alia Ureste
info@ureste4congress.com
? ? ? ?

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Voting Record
Cecil B. "Burt" Jones
jonesforcongress2020@gmail.com
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Jeff Mcfarlin
jeff@mcfarlinforcongress.com
? ? ? ?

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Voting Record
Raul Reyes
raulforcongress2020@gmail.com
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Sharon Breckenridge

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Thomas
sbtfortx23@gmail.com ? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Tony Gonzales
tony@tonygonzalesforcongress.co
m ? ? ? ?
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Jeron Liverman Substances Act Businesses Interference
jeronliverman@icloud.com
☑ ☑ ☑ ☒
Comments Controlled Substance Act, pro reclassify medicinal-M & recreational-R marijuana Sch "I" to "II, III, IV, V,
or unscheduled status." Plus, M & R status don't have to be equal.
COTUS Art. I Sect. 8, constitution allows federal interference of states.
Voting Record
Beth Van Duyne
contact@bethfortexas.com
? ? ? ?
Voting Record

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David Fegan
david.fegan@feganforcongress.co
m ? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Desi Maes
desi@desiforcongress.com
? ? ? ?
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Sunny Chaparala
sunny@sunnyforcongress.com
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Roger Williams
(Incumbent)
info@rogerforcongress.com ? ? ? ?
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Keith Neuendorff
info@neuendorff2020.com
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Michael C. Burgess
(Incumbent)
michael.burgess@mail.house.gov ? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Yes No No

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(Incumbents Only)
Jack Wyman
jack@jackwymanforcongress.com
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Jason Mrochek
hq@jason4texas.com
? ? ? ?

158
Voting Record
Michael Armstrong
michaelarmstrongforcongress@gm
ail.com ? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Michael Cloud
(Incumbent)
hello@cloudforcongress.com ? ? ? ?

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Voting Record
Sandra Whitten
sandra@sandrafortexas.com
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Voting Record
Jaimy Z. Blanco
jaimy@visionspm.org

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☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Voting Record
Robert Schafranek
robscha13@gmail.com
? ? ? ?
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Tre Pennie
info@pennieforcongress.com
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
John Carter (Incumbent)
info@johncarterforcongress.com
? ? ? ?
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Christopher Wall
chriswallforcongress@gmail.com
☒ ☑ ☒ ☒
Voting Record
Mike Williams
mikewilliams31ctx@gmail.com
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
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Abhiram Garapati
abhiramg@hotmail.com
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Jeff Tokar
jeff@tokarforcongress.com
☒ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments I totally support the use and research of medical cannabis.

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Voting Record N/A N/A N/A
(Incumbents Only)
Jon Hollis
jon@hollis4congress.com
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Voting Record
Floyd Mclendon
floyd@floydmclendon.com
? ? ? ?

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Voting Record
Genevieve Collins
info@gcforcongress.com
? ? ? ?
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Mark Sackett

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https://www.sackettforcongress.com
/ ? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Fabian Vasquez
campaign@fcv2020.com
? ? ? ?
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Rod Lingsch
rod@lingsch.us
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments Drug use is widely accepted even though it causes significant harm to our society. Costs us $600 billion
annually, 50% for law enforcement, 50% medical, crime, and other losses to our economy. States need
to reconsider and find responsible solutions.
Voting Record
Rey Gonzalez
info@reygonzalez.org
? ? ? ?
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"Guillermo" William
Hayward
williamhayward@grandecom.net ☒ ☑ ☒ ☒
Comments Their is a double standard because Cannabis is a gateway drug leading to audition, You can not ban
cigarettes then say smoking Cannabis is ok. Only used as medical treatment Or Stop banning
Cigarettes both are bad for health and addictive.
Voting Record
Jenny Garcia Sharon
https://jennygarciasharon.com/
? ? ? ?
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Nick Moutos
nickmoutosforcongress@gmail.com
? ? ? ?
Voting Record
Brian Babin (Incumbent)
campaign@babinforcongress.com
? ? ? ?
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RJ Boatman
rj@boatmanforcongress.org
? ? ? ?
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U.S. Senate - Republican Party Primary
Remove Cannabis from Allow VA Doctors to Allow Safe Banking for End Federal Prohibi on
John Cornyn (Incumbent) Controlled Substances Act Recommend Cannabis Cannabis Businesses Interference
info@johncornyn.com
? ? ? ?

Vo ng Record
Yes No Vote Yet Yes
Ted Cruz (Incumbent) Senator Cruz is not up for elec on this year.
h ps://www.cruz.senate.gov/

Vo ng Record
Yes No Vote Yet Yes
Dwayne Stovall Controlled Substances Act Recommend Cannabis Cannabis Businesses Interference
dwayne@pu ngtexasfirst.com
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments The Cons tu on of the United States offers the federal government no authority whatsoever to criminalize the
use of cannabis in any form.

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U.S. Senate - Republican Party Primary
John Anthony Castro Controlled Substances Act Recommend Cannabis Cannabis Businesses Interference
j.castro@castroandco.com
☑ ☑ ☑ ☑
Comments Marijuana was improperly listed as a Schedule 1 drug by a scien fically illiterate Congress. If any natural growing
plant should be criminalized, it should be the one that kills nearly a half million people annually.
Mark Yancey Controlled Substances Act Recommend Cannabis Cannabis Businesses Interference
markyancey@voteformark.com
? ? ? ?
Virgil Bierschwale Controlled Substances Act Recommend Cannabis Cannabis Businesses Interference
vbiersch@gmail.com
? ? ? ?

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Get More Involved!
Now that you have identified your district numbers and the candidates seeking to represent you, consider reaching out to share your support for
cannabis law reform. Review the resource packet we distributed at our recent advocacy workshops, and use these tips on how to approach the
candidates during the upcoming election:
✅Candidates who SUPPORT reform - Express gratitude and let them know you agree!
● Visit candidates’ campaign websites to learn about their platform. Send an email to share your appreciation of their support for reform.
● Sign up for their newsletters and follow them on social media. Engage with them thoughtfully online and don’t hesitate to share links to
resources.
● Ask about and attend local events. Introduce yourself and thank them in person for their support. If they take questions from the audience
at local townhalls/debates/forums, take advantage of the opportunity to ask them to discuss their positions on medical cannabis and
decriminalization so others can also hear from them on the important issues. Take pictures and tag the candidate in social media posts!
● Volunteer for their campaign; it’s a great opportunity to build a relationship with the candidate and their team. Sometimes, campaign staff
become legislative staff when the candidate wins an election. If you have a good relationship, you can be a resource for them on this issue.
Candidates who OPPOSE reform - Always remain respectful, even if they don’t yet share your views on marijuana policy.
● Send an email to introduce yourself and thank them for being willing to serve your district in the Texas Legislature. Politely let them know
you support reform and hope they’ll reconsider their position. If you have a personal story or professional experience, be sure to include it
as concisely as possible. When possible, share links to resources, including studies, reports, and news articles from reputable sources.
- Remember, you will have other opportunities to continue the conversation, so try not to overwhelm them in your first email.
？Candidates who DIDN’T RESPOND to our survey - Ask them about where they stand on this important issue!
● Send an email and/or contact them on social media to ask what they think about various aspects of reform. You can send them our survey
questions, which are listed on page two of this voter guide).
○ Be sure to ask them state/federal questions based on the office they are running for. (State: Tx House/Senate; Federal: U.S.
House/U.S. Senate)
Make sure to VOTE on March 3! You can learn more about polling locations, what to bring with you, and more at https://www.votetexas.gov/.
Would you like to become more politically involved? Become a DELEGATE to your political party’s convention!
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Get More Involved!
Participate in the political convention process - Become a delegate!
All parties elect their officers and define their platforms through a grassroots convention process. At their conventions, Libertarians also nominate
their candidates, but Democrats and Republicans nominate candidates in the Primary Election (March 3). The eventual nominees from each party
will then face-off in the General Election, in November.
To participate as a delegate to the convention (first-timers welcome!), contact the political party that most accurately represents your values:
Republican Party of Texas Texas Democratic Party Libertarian Party of Texas
https://www.texasgop.org/ https://www.texasdemocrats.org/ http://www.lptexas.org/

(Note: You can only affiliate with one party.)
Process: Precinct Convention → County/Senate District Convention → State Convention
You’ll have to ask your county party about exactly when/where/how to participate in your precinct convention. Here’s a link to the Republican
Party’s convention instructions, including a training video. While this information is published by RPT, the information is relevant for participation
with any party.
As a delegate, you’ll be a voting member of the convention. You’ll help decide on party leadership, governing rules, and the platform.
Consider introducing a resolution regarding cannabis law reform at your precinct convention. If approved by your fellow delegates, these
resolutions will help make up the party platform, which indicates the party’s position on various issues. Contact us for sample/draft resolutions.
If you plan to introduce a resolution, be prepared to read it at the convention and shepherd it through the process, including the County/Senate
District Conventions and State Conventions. Connect with the other supportive delegates and exchange contact information. This will be your team
as you make your way through the process.
Feel free to contact us if you’d like further guidance about becoming a delegate: HFazio@TxMJPolicy.org.
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We surveyed Texas candidates running for

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Election Day​ March 3, 2020

SECTION II: Federal Candidates for US Congress

SECTION III: Getting More Involved​ ​................................................... Pages 174-175

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District 1 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

District 2 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

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District 2 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

District 2 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

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District 3 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

District 4 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

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District 5 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

District 6 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

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District 7 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

District 8 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

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District 9 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

District 9 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

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District 10 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

District 10 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

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District 10 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

District 11 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

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District 12 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

District 13 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

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District 14 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

District 15 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

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District 16 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

District 17 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

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District 18 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

District 19 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

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District 20 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

District 21 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

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District 22 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

District 23 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

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District 24 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

District 25 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

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District 25 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

District 25 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

Election Day March 3, 2020

District 25 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

District 25 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

Election Day March 3, 2020

District 26 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

District 26 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

Election Day March 3, 2020

District 26 Expand Reduce Penal es for Legalize Support State’ Rights

Election Day March 3, 2020

SECTION III: Getting More Involved ................................................... Pages 174-175

Election Day March 3, 2020