Results are in: Here’s how the Midterm election will impact cannabis policies

While this election season saw little movement on cannabis legalization, there were some historic shifts. And in states where cannabis remains illegal, the recent election also saw widespread support for candidates who support the legalization of hemp. Many states could see cannabis reform in their future. Recreational cannabis will remain legal in Massachusetts Question 8, a ballot initiative that would have repealed the recreational marijuana program in Massachusetts, was largely rejected by voters in the state. More than 75% of voters voted no, along with staunch opposition from elected officials. HJR 4 fails in Idaho HJR 4, a measure that would have prevented cannabis legalization via future ballot initiatives, failed. According to the Associated Press, 66.2% of voters opposed the measure, while 33.8% of voters supported the measure. Because HJR 4 didn’t pass, cannabis policy reform could still occur in future elections in Idaho.

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