Gov. Pritzker Greets Democratic National Convention Delegates, Visitors With Billboard: ‘Illinois Democrats Legalized Marijuana’
As thousands of visitors and delegates streamed into Chicago for the Democratic National Convention that kicked off on Monday, they were met by billboards, sponsored by Gov. J.B. Pritzker‘s campaign, pointing out that Illinois legalized cannabis under Democratic leadership.
The message is clear: cannabis reform is a key issue for many voters heading into the November 2024 election.
The billboards, first reported by Marijuana Moment, are displayed just outside of the downtown Chicago area and labeled as paid for by Pritzker’s political campaign. They remind visitors that “Illinois Democrats Legalized Marijuana” referring to the state’s 2019 cannabis legislation signed by Pritzker. This strategic messaging aligns with the DNC’s broader agenda as it prepares to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential race, following President Joe Biden‘s decision in July not …