Idaho Cannabis Activists Shift Focus To Non-Commercial Legalization For 2026 Ballot
In Idaho, where medical marijuana legalization has repeatedly failed to make the ballot, activists are now steering toward a non-commercial cannabis legalization initiative slated for the 2026 election. This shift, spearheaded by the Kind Idaho campaign, comes after the group’s latest attempt to gather sufficient signatures fell short.
Challenges Behind Idaho’s Medical Cannabis Initiative
Joe Evans, the campaign’s treasurer and military veteran, revealed the pivot was due to insufficient resources and community support which hindered previous campaigns, as reported by Marijuana Moment. The latest medical initiative, while thorough, encountered significant logistical challenges. High printing costs and a lengthy, complex text made it difficult for voters to understand quickly. As a result, the campaign collected only 20,000 of the 70,000 signatures needed.
However, despite the challenges, Kind Idaho remains committed to its cause. “It covered an entire medical program,” Evans said, describing the previous initiative as a “wall of text” that detailed the role of the state Department of …