Winding Road To Cannabis Legalization Ahead For 4 States Set To Vote In 2024: What Do The Polls Say?
As the 2024 election approaches, Florida, North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska are gearing up to vote on cannabis legalization measures.
With a mix of medical and recreational cannabis initiatives, this election cycle could reshape the cannabis landscape.
Here’s a look at what’s at stake in each state and what the polls are saying.
Florida: Amendment 3
Florida voters will decide on Amendment 3, a constitutional amendment to legalize adult-use cannabis for adult over 21.
The measure would allow possession and consumption of cannabis, but it needs 60% of the vote to be approved. A recent poll reveals that the cannabis legalization initiative is falling just short of the 60% approval threshold required for passage.
This vote comes as Florida remains one of the largest medical marijuana markets in the U.S. If the amendment passes, recreational cannabis sales could start as soon as May 2025. However, the measure has faced significant opposition from Governor Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody.
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South Dakota: Initiated Measure 29
South Dakota voters will once again decide on recreational cannabis, …