Former President Donald Trump, who’s a registered voter in Florida, recently announced that he plans to vote in favor of the state’s upcoming ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana.
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In September, Trump took to social media, saying, “As I have previously stated, I believe it is time to end needless arrests and incarcerations of adults for small amounts of marijuana for personal use.” He went on to add, “We must also implement smart regulations, while providing access for adults, to safe, tested product. As a Floridian, I will be voting YES on Amendment 3 this November.”
On the other side, Vice President Kamala Harris has also come around on the issue. Although her stance on marijuana has shifted over her career, she's now the first major party presidential nominee to advocate for federal legalization. On a recent episode of the All the Smoke podcast, released Sept. 30, Harris said, “We have come to a point where we have to understand that we need to legalize it and stop criminalizing this behavior.”
Right now, 24 states and Washington, D.C. allow the recreational use of marijuana, while 38 states and D.C. have legalized it for medical purposes. Oregon and Colorado have even taken it a step further by legalizing specific psychedelic drugs and natural plant medicines. This November, several states will have their own ballot measures addressing recreational or medical marijuana use, as well as psychedelic drugs.
Here’s where marijuana-related issues will be on the ballot:
Florida:
Amendment 3 – Adult Personal Use of Marijuana
This amendment, led by citizen efforts, would change Florida’s constitution to legalize marijuana for non-medical use by adults 21 and older. It would allow individuals to possess up to 3 ounces of marijuana, with up to 5 grams in concentrated form.
Current law: Recreational use of marijuana is illegal, though medical marijuana is allowed for those with a medical ID card.
Needed to pass: A supermajority of 60%.
Massachusetts:
Question 4 – Natural Psychedelics Substances Act
This measure would amend state law to let residents 21 and older possess and use certain psychedelic substances, either at home or in licensed therapeutic settings. The list includes psilocybin (from mushrooms) and other substances like mescaline and ibogaine. It would also create a commission to oversee the regulation and taxation of these substances.
Current law: Psychedelics and natural plant medicines are illegal, though several cities have deprioritized enforcement.
Needed to pass: A simple majority and 30% or more of voters must vote "yes."
Nebraska:
Initiatives 437 and 438 – Medical Cannabis Initiatives
These measures would legalize medical marijuana for qualified patients and establish a commission to regulate the program.
Current law: Marijuana is illegal for both medical and recreational purposes.
Needed to pass: A simple majority, with more than 35% of total votes in favor.
North Dakota:
Measure 5 – Marijuana Legalization Initiative
This would amend state law to legalize recreational marijuana use, with specific possession limits and provisions for growing marijuana plants.
Current law: Recreational marijuana use is illegal, though medical marijuana is allowed for certain conditions.
Needed to pass: More than 50% of the vote.
South Dakota:
Measure 29 – Marijuana Legalization Initiative
This measure would legalize recreational marijuana use
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