2022 Wisconsin Marijuana Referendums
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2022 Wisconsin Marijuana Referendums

Marijuana legalization is on the ballot in three counties and five municipalities for the 2022 November Election. Like the earlier 2022 spring referendum in Ashland, these referendum all focus on recreational marijuana. The City of Ashland referendum passed by a good majority and I have a hunch many of these will pass with high margins….

Dennis Walton (I) to challenge Kalan Haywood (D) for AD 16
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Dennis Walton (I) to challenge Kalan Haywood (D) for AD 16

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….

Alciro Deacon (R) vs LaTonya Johnson (D) for Senate 6
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Alciro Deacon (R) vs LaTonya Johnson (D) for Senate 6

The 6th District of the Wisconsin Senate (map) is located in Southern Wisconsin, and is composed of parts of Milwaukee County. Senator Johnson sponsored both Adult Use / Recreational Marijuana and the medical marijuana bill that would allow home grows and smoking products for patients.  She received an “A” grade from NORML during the Smoke the…

Erik Brooks (D) to challenge Jessie Rodriguez (R) for AD 21
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Erik Brooks (D) to challenge Jessie Rodriguez (R) for AD 21

Assembly District 21 (MAP) in Milwaukee County including parts of Oak Creek and South Milwaukee. Milwaukee County 2018 Referendum: “Do you favor allowing adults 21 years of age and older to engage in the personal use of marijuana, while also regulating commercial marijuana-related activities, and imposing a tax on the sale of marijuana?” 70% YES…

Supreme Moore Omokunde (D) vs Abie Eisenbach (R) for AD 17
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Supreme Moore Omokunde (D) vs Abie Eisenbach (R) for AD 17

Assembly District 17 is in Milwaukee County (Map), northeast section of Wauwatosa area. The district will see a new face this session as Rep. David Crowley does not seek re-election. Who will fill his shoes and will they also support marijuana reform like Crowley did? Early campaign interviews seem to indicate yes. On the position…

Orlando Owens (R) vs Dora Drake (D) for AD 11
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Orlando Owens (R) vs Dora Drake (D) for AD 11

The 11th Assembly District  (MAP) of the Wisconsin is located in Milwaukee County / City of Milwaukee and consists of the City of Glendale and surrounding area. 2018 Milwaukee County Marijuana Referendum: “Do you favor allowing adults 21 years of age and older to engage in the personal use of marijuana, while also regulating commercial marijuana-related activities,…

Beth Drew (R) to challenge Don Vruwink (D) for AD 43
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Beth Drew (R) to challenge Don Vruwink (D) for AD 43

Assembly District 43 (MAP) areas around Brookfield and Elm Grove in Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties. Milwaukee County passed a 2018 referendum by 70% “Do you favor allowing adults 21 years of age and older to engage in the personal use of marijuana, while also regulating commercial marijuana-related activities, and imposing a tax on the sale…

Sara Rodriguez (D) to challenge Rob Hutton (R) for AD 13
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Sara Rodriguez (D) to challenge Rob Hutton (R) for AD 13

Assembly District 13 (MAP) is located in parts of Waukesha and Milwaukee County. On September 15, 2020, WisconsinEye senior producer Steve Walters interviewed Sara Rodriguez (D-Brookfield) who is running for the 13th Assembly District in the upcoming general election. Sara received an A rating from NORML. She said in her interview she follows the science…

Neal Plotkin (D) to challenge Alberta Darling (R) for Senate 8
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Neal Plotkin (D) to challenge Alberta Darling (R) for Senate 8

The 8th District of the Wisconsin Senate is located in Southeastern Wisconsin, and is composed of parts of Milwaukee County, Ozaukee County, Washington County, and Waukesha County. (Map) On September 9, 2020, WisconsinEye senior producer Steve Walters interviewed Neal Plotkin (D-Glendale) who is running for the 8th Senate District in the upcoming general election. We…

Emily Siegrist (D) to challenge Dan Knodl (R) for AD 24
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Emily Siegrist (D) to challenge Dan Knodl (R) for AD 24

Assembly District 24 (MAP) On September 9, 2020, WisconsinEye senior producer Steve Walters interviewed Emily Siegrist (D-River Hillls) who is running for the 24th Assembly District in the upcoming general election. In the interview, Emily briefly explains why she supports the reform of marijuana laws. We archived the interview to start at that portion. Emily…

82nd Assembly District Double Primary
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82nd Assembly District Double Primary

The 82nd Assembly District is Franklin, Greendale and roughly 1/3 of Greenfield in Milwaukee County. (MAP) The Democrat Candidates On July 20, 2020, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Mary Spicuzza interviewed Jacob Malinowski (D-Greendale) who is running for the 82nd Assembly District in the upcoming partisan primary election. Jacob Malinowski answers the marijuana question at 6:00…

Assembly District 17 Democrat Candidate Positions on Cannabis
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Assembly District 17 Democrat Candidate Positions on Cannabis

Assembly District 17 is in Milwaukee County (Map), northeast section of Wauwatosa area. The district will see a new face this session as Rep. David Crowley does not seek re-election. Who will fill his shoes and will they also support marijuana reform like Crowley did? Early campaign interviews seem to indicate yes. On the position…

Assembly District 11 Democratic Candidate Cannabis Interviews
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Assembly District 11 Democratic Candidate Cannabis Interviews

The 11th Assembly District  (MAP) of the Wisconsin is located in Milwaukee County and consists of the City of Glendale and surrounding area. The Democratic Primary is set for Aug. 11 as Democratic Rep. Jason Fields is not seeking re-election. The winner will face Republican candidate, Orlando Owens in the November general election. On the position of…

Assembly District 14 Republican Candidates Marijuana Interviews
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Assembly District 14 Republican Candidates Marijuana Interviews

Assembly District 14 in Waukesha and Milwaukee Counties, including the city Wauwatosa and areas west along 190. (MAP) This district was a close one last election cycle. In the 2018 election, we saw four candidates on the general, with Libertarian and Moderation Party candidates taking 3.2% of the vote. Democrat Robyn Vining won by 138…

Senate District 28 Candidates Position on Marijuana Reform
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Senate District 28 Candidates Position on Marijuana Reform

UPDATE: Julian Bradley won the August Republican Primary The 28th District of the Wisconsin Senate is located in South-eastern Wisconsin, and is currently composed of parts of Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Walworth counties Senate District 28 will see a new face as Republican Incumbent Dave Craig is not seeking re-election. That leaves five (5) Republicans to battle it out in the primary election August…