Recreational marijuana is legal in 19 states. Pennsylvania has legalized only medical marijuana.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Voters in five states are deciding on Election Day whether to approve recreational marijuana, a move that could signal a major shift toward legalization in even the most conservative parts of the country.
The proposals are on the ballot in Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota and follow moves by President Joe Biden toward decriminalizing marijuana. Biden last month announced he wasAdvocates of the marijuana initiatives have said Biden’s announcement may give a boost to their efforts.
Recreational marijuana is legal in 19 states, and polls have shown opposition to legalization softening. All of the states with recreational marijuana on the ballot, except for Maryland, voted for Trump in the 2020 presidential election. For the latest on candidates, campaigns and voters, subscribe to our weekly Elections 2022 newsletter at
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