The 2020 Election Coverage
Unlike the State Assembly with 99 seats with all seats up for election every two years, the Wisconsin State Senate has 33 Seats and only half of them are up for election every four years. This election cycle for 2020, the “even” numbered Senate seats (16 of them in total) are up for election, but…
*Update November 4th, 2020 Election Winners are in green!! Kim Jensen (D – WI) Assembly District (AD) 1 Emily Voight (D – WI) AD 3 Kathy Hinkfuss (D – WI) AD 4 Richard Sarnwick (D – WI) AD 6 *Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D – WI) AD 8 *David Bowen (D – WI) AD 10 – Incumbent *Dora…
2020 REPUBLICAN STATE ASSEMBLY CANDIDATES SUPPORTING LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA *Shae Sortwell (R – WI) Assembly District 2 Incumbent Angel Sanchez (R – WI) AD 8 Orlando Owens (R – WI) AD 11 Abie Eisenbach (R – WI) AD 17 Helmut Fritz (R – WI) AD 19 *Clint Moses (R – WI) AD 29 Beth Drew…
Assembly District 54 is in Winnebago County, consisting primarily the City of Oshkosh, Town of Algoma and Town of Oshkosh. ### Back in June, Republican Don Herman from Oshkosh had an early statement about marijuana reform. Recently my hemp business Heritage Hemp Farm had a booth next to his at the Oshkosh Farmers Market and confirmed what constituents are…
Senate District 24 (MAP) is comprised of Portage County and areas of Wood County, Waushara County, Adams County, Jackson County and Monroe County. ### Paul Piotrowski (D – WI) = LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE, DECRIMINALIZE, MEDICAL USE I am in favor of immediate legalization of medical marijuana. After we have accomplished that, we should take…
The 85th Assembly District (MAP) is entirely in Marathon County including the cities of Wausau, Rothschild, Schofield, Hatley, Elderon. Marathon County 2018 Referendum: “Should the State of Wisconsin allow individuals with debilitating medical conditions to use and safely access marijuana for medical purposes, if those individuals have a written recommendation from a licensed Wisconsin physician?” 82%…
As you know election day is coming up quickly and there certainly is a lot at stake. The resources to ensure that you have a say in shaping the future of Wisconsin and ensure you know where candidates for office stand when it comes to marijuana policy reform are just clicks away. The deadline to…
Wisconsin State Assembly District 16 (MAP) is in Milwaukee County, including the City of Milwaukee. On September 23, 2020, the NAACP Milwaukee Branch and Wisconsin African American Tobacco Prevention Network co-hosted a forum with candidates running in the 6th Senate District and 16th Assembly District. Candidates included: Sen. LaTonya Johnson (D) Alcrio Deacon (R) Rep….
Assembly District 56 (MAP) in in parts of Outagamie and Winnebago Counties, including parts of the city of Appleton, Greenville and Winneconne. ### Diana Lawrence (D) supported legalization of marijuana in 2018 candidate interview. In her run against incumbent Murphy. In her most recent 2020 campaign news interview Lawrence said she “would take a look…
Assembly District 81 (map) is in parts of Columbia, Iowa and Sauk Counties. 2018 Sauk County Referendum: “Should the state of Wisconsin legalize medical marijuana so that people with debilitating medical conditions may access medical marijuana if they have a prescription from a licenses Wisconsin physician?” 80% YES 20% NO ### Receiving a high grade…
Back in March 2010 I asked for help with research in the Smoke the Vote project at NORML and you responded. Thank you new members and field activists for your help in research of campaign and news statements from candidates regarding marijuana reform. We have collectively archived a majority of the Wisconsin State Senate and…
BIO: I was born in Madison to a single mother and my father was killed when I was 3. My mother and I lived in Madison for 8 years, we moved to Milwaukee and lived there for about 4 years. My mom got cancer and I moved to Columbus, shortly my mom lost her battle…
Assembly District 55 in Neenah (Map) is going to see a new face for the 2019-2020 legislative session, replacing a non supportive and silent on the subject politician. On the position of marijuana reform, we have to thank Wi Eye for the candidates interviews and “marijuana” question. Board members and field activists have reported back on the…
The 30th District of the Wisconsin Senate is located in eastern Wisconsin, and is currently composed of parts of Brown, Oconto, and Marinette counties. It includes part of the city of Green Bay. (MAP) Brown County 2018 Referendum: “Should cannabis be legalized in Wisconsin for medicinal purposes, and regulated in the same manner as other prescription drugs?” 76% YES 24% NO ### Campaign 2020:…
Assembly District 91 (Map) in Eau Claire County, mostly the city of Eau Claire. Eau Claire County 2018 Referendum: “Should cannabis:” 54% – Be legal for adult, 21years of age and older, recreational or medical use, taxed and regulated like alcohol, with the proceeds from the taxes used for education, healthcare, and infrastructure in Wisconsin?…