Marijuana: legalization
What they say
At an Iowa State football tailgate, reported September 7, 2026, he said marijuana should be legalized, regulated and taxed, and that he would like to address it at the federal level.
“I think it should be legalized and regulated, and let's tax it.”
Source: Marijuana Moment
What the record shows ·
He is one of 32 listed sponsors of H.F. 442 in the Iowa House, introduced February 24, 2023. The bill would license and regulate retail marijuana sales, set possession limits for people 21 and older, and tax each retail sale at 10 percent. The bill history lists no action after referral to the Public Safety Committee except one added sponsor.
Sources: Iowa Legislature, Iowa Legislature
Limit: This was a state bill; he has cast no federal vote. His words come from a news report of the campaign stop; his campaign platform states no position on marijuana.