Five states will vote on ballot measures that would legalize certain drugs for recreational or medical use. Most of these would legalize recreational marijuana. In Massachusetts, where recreational marijuana is already legal, Question 4 would legalize certain psychedelics, including psilocybin mushrooms, for use in licensed therapy centers.
Measures that would legalize or regulate marijuana
| Measure | Margin | % In |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Initiative 437: Legalize Medical Marijuana |
Yes |
>95% |
| Nebraska Initiative 438: Establish a Medical Cannabis Commission |
Yes |
>95% |
| Florida Amendment 3: Legalize Marijuana |
No |
100% |
| North Dakota Measure 5: Legalize Marijuana |
No |
>95% |
| South Dakota Measure 29: Legalize Marijuana |
No |
>95% |
Measures that would legalize psychedelics
| Measure | Margin | % In |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Question 4: Legalize Psychedelic Substances |
No |
>95% |
Florida Amendment 3
Legalize Marijuana
This amendment would allow adults aged 21 and over to buy, possess and use marijuana.
Florida Amendment 3 race called
| Answer | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
|
No
|
4,693,524 | 44.1% |
|
Yes
|
5,950,589 | 55.9 |
|
Total reported
|
10,644,113 |
Massachusetts Question 4
Legalize Psychedelic Substances
This proposal would allow people 21 and over to grow, use and possess the following substances: psilocybin, psilocin, dimethyltryptamine, mescaline, and ibogaine. These psychedelic drugs would only be available for purchase at approved locations and for use while a licensed facilitator supervises.
Massachusetts Question 4 race called
| Answer | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
|
No
|
1,872,245 | 57.1% |
|
Yes
|
1,409,024 | 42.9 |
|
Total reported
|
3,281,269 |
North Dakota Measure 5
Legalize Marijuana
This measure would allow for the production, sale, possession and use of cannabis by those 21 and over.
North Dakota Measure 5 race called
| Answer | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
|
No
|
190,548 | 52.5% |
|
Yes
|
172,174 | 47.5 |
|
Total reported
|
362,722 |
Nebraska Initiative 437
Legalize Medical Marijuana
This measure would allow for the use and possession of up to five ounces of cannabis by patients and their caregivers for medical purposes.
Nebraska Initiative 437 race called
| Answer | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
|
For
|
636,738 | 71.0% |
|
Against
|
259,504 | 29.0 |
|
Total reported
|
896,242 |
Nebraska Initiative 438
Establish a Medical Cannabis Commission
This measure would create a government board to regulate medical cannabis for patients in Nebraska.
Nebraska Initiative 438 race called
| Answer | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
|
For
|
600,114 | 67.3% |
|
Against
|
291,703 | 32.7 |
|
Total reported
|
891,817 |
South Dakota Measure 29
Legalize Marijuana
This measure would allow for the use, distribution and possession of up to two ounces of marijuana by people 21 and over.
South Dakota Measure 29 race called
| Answer | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
|
No
|
237,228 | 55.5% |
|
Yes
|
189,916 | 44.5 |
|
Total reported
|
427,144 |