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Cannabis legalization may hit a ‘red wall’ at the ballot box

  • Written by William Garriott, Professor of Law, Politics and Society, Drake University
imageEarly voting runs from Oct. 21 through Nov. 3 in Florida.Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Cannabis legalization is on the ballot again this November.

Voters in Florida, North Dakota and South Dakota will decide whether to allow adults 21 and up in their states to use cannabis recreationally.

Voters in Nebraska will decide whether to allow medical access...

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