Senate 12: Incumbent Felzkowski (R) vs Rich (D)
Located in northern Wisconsin, the Senate District 12 comprises Florence, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Marinette, Oneida, and Vilas counties, and parts of northern Oconto County, northwest Shawano County, and northeast Marathon County. It contains the cities of Antigo, Eagle River, Marinette, Merrill, Peshtigo, Rhinelander, and Tomahawk.
Democrat Andy Rich from Marinette is going to be in this battle the end as she tries to take down Incumbent Republican Senator Felzkowski in a solid Republican district.
Andy Rich (D)
I have know Andi Rich for some time now and her dedication to reform is known. As a candidate in 2020, she immediately responded to our 2020 Candidate Questionnaire.
She has publicly supported anything that crosses her path regarding legalizing and decriminalizing marijuana. She went onto add that it is long past time we give people the right to try natural treatments for what ails them. Other states that have legalized it have seen Significant tax revenue increases, and Wisconsin could also.
Statistics show possession charges are disproportionately used to target minorities, decriminalizing the simple possession of marijuana is one of many ways we can tip the scales back towards racial equality.
We should be doing everything we can to support rehabilitation, not just incarceration. A criminal record can kill job opportunities, I don’t believe a non-violent marijuana possession conviction should be a crime that affects you for the rest of your life.
I personally believe in legalizing recreational marijuana use, however, I am running to represent a community, so before actively pursuing recreational legalization, I would need to do a poll of my constituents and make sure it’s what they want.
Andi Rich received an A+ rating from the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML).
Follow the campaign facebook page of Andi Rich and visit her official campaign website for more information.
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Mary Felzkowski (R-Thomahawk)
A lifelong resident of Lincoln County, Mary is the owner of C.I.S. Insurance Group in Tomahawk. She is a graduate of Tomahawk High School and the University of Wisconsin – River Falls. Mary has two children, three step-children, and four grandchildren.
Felzkowski is safe in her newly drawn district lines and has already been holding listening sessions in her new area of the state. She has sponsored a limited medical marijuana bill, gave multiple positive news statements and understands a great deal about the topic of marijuana reform. Her willingness to learn more and all the extra credit she is doing helps secure her solid rating with activists.
Position on Marijuana Legalization: Not there on recreational.
Position on Marijuana Decriminalization: Yes, both Federal and State Level.
Position on Medical Marijuana: Yes. Sponsored limited medical marijuana legislation in past sessions, but in 2023-24 did not offer any legislation for consideration.
Sponsored Legislation: Assembly Bill 236 Regarding firearms and confidentiality of medical marijuana patients and Authored Assembly Bill 750 Creation of a Medical Marijuana Program:
Learn more about her campaign at the Friends of Mary Facebook Page or visiting her website at https://www.maryforwisconsin.com/
Mary Felzkowski received a B rating from the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML).
Stay tuned and get active!
I will provide you additional 2024 Wisconsin State Election coverage throughout the campaign season. This next election is extremely important for marijuana reform and I will continue to bring you information as more candidates make their political moves.
In the event that we end up with divided government in the 2024-25 legislation session, the official formation of The Wisconsin Cannabis Caucus would be a must first step towards reform. The official establishment of this Caucus will represent the growing, bipartisan support in Wisconsin.
Although session as ended we still urge you to contact your elected officials. The top four action alerts are still functionable on The Wisconsin Cannabis Activist Action Network for you immediate use.
Sources: CNanalysis, WisPolitics, Davesredistircing, PeoplesMaps
