This is a relatively slow year for marijuana in terms of ballot presence, but there are a couple big fishes out there.
Florida
The one that most people have heard of is the Florida Amendment 3, which would legalize in the state. This one has been popular for a few reasons. For one, Florida would be a gigantic market for weed growers, with Trulieve being one of the biggest marijuana companies in the country being housed there.
But in addition to the market size, it’s also a confusing place politically. Ron Desantis and most of the more moderate Republicans do not support the Amendment. But Donald Trump and the “bro-right” have thrown a wrench into their talking points by supporting legal weed in Florida. Now ads are going out using his exact words, and voters are caught between two different sides of the Republican party. All in all, it’s made the Amendment much more likely to surpass the 60% threshold of support.
North and South Dakota
Both of these states are voting to legalize recreational marijuana. North Dakota is leaning towards a yes (they already have medicinal in the state) and South Dakota has a larger hurdle to cross considering they don’t yet have medical marijuana in the state.
Nebraska
Nebraska is looking to finally legalize medical marijuana. They’ve had a hard time in the past with leadership that is deeply against marijuana in every way, so we’ll see if the voters feel any different.
Massachusetts
This state already has recreational marijuana, but they’re going further in November and testing voter’s desire for psychedelics in the state. Their ballot measure, Question 4, would “authorize individuals 21 years of age or older to grow, possess, and use a personal amount of psychedelic substances.” It would also create a commission that would regulate licensing of these products. If this passes, they would follow in the footsteps of Oregon and Colorado, who already have legal natural psychedelics.
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