> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://ghost.psymposia.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 2016 Election: A State-By-State Cannabis Recap - URL: https://ghost.psymposia.com/2016-election-cannabis-recap/ - Published: 2016-11-09T21:08:12.000Z - Updated: 2021-12-26T21:26:42.000Z - Description: A quick look at what happened with cannabis voting in all 9 states. - Author: Leland Radovanovic - Tags: Magazine, Culture, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-08-25 22:59 --- A quick look at what happened with cannabis voting in all 9 states. Y es, Donald Trump has been elected President of the United States. But in the aftermath of a most shocking election let’s take a look on the positive side of things, because this was a remarkable year for cannabis reform in America, and because we all surely need it. Eight of the nine states with legalization, medical initiatives, referendums, and amendments on the ballot passed. So here’s quick recap of what happened in all nine states as of 3:30am est. ## Arizona **Yes** 48% **No** 52% Almost. [Prop 205](https://www.psymposia.com/magazine/preview/mapping-marijuana-legalization-this-november?ref=ghost.psymposia.com) would have legalized cannabis possession of up to an ounce, and personal cultivation of up to 6 plants for adults 21 and older. ## Arkansas **Yes** 53% **No** 47% Arkansas [passed Issue 6](http://5newsonline.com/2016/11/08/arkansas-voters-pass-issue-6-to-legalize-medical-marijuana/?ref=ghost.psymposia.com), which legalizes medical cannabis. [Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment](https://www.psymposia.com/magazine/preview/mapping-marijuana-legalization-this-november?ref=ghost.psymposia.com) allows patients with debilitating conditions to get certification from their doctors to buy medical cannabis. Patients can’t grow at home. ## California **Yes** 56% **No** 44% Californians [passed Prop 64](http://ktla.com/2016/11/08/california-proposition-64-ballot-initiative-to-legalize-recreational-use-of-marijuana/?ref=ghost.psymposia.com), or the [Adult Use of Marijuana Act](https://www.psymposia.com/magazine/preview/mapping-marijuana-legalization-this-november?ref=ghost.psymposia.com). Adults 21 years and older can possess up to an ounce of cannabis, purchase cannabis from licensed retailers, and grow up to six plants for personal use. ## Florida **Yes** 71% **No** 29% Finally. Florida has approved a state constitutional amendment to [legalize medical marijuana](http://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/2016/11/08/florida-approves-medical-marijuana-amendment/93508416/?ref=ghost.psymposia.com). This opened up [qualifying conditions](https://www.psymposia.com/magazine/preview/mapping-marijuana-legalization-this-november?ref=ghost.psymposia.com) to include HIV, AIDS, PTSD, ALS, Crohn’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, multiple sclerosis, and other debilitating diseases as approved by a physician. ## Massachusetts **Yes** 53% **No** 47% Legal cannabis is coming to Massachusetts. The state voted to approve [Question 4](http://www.nytimes.com/elections/results/massachusetts-ballot-measure-4-legalize-marijuana?ref=ghost.psymposia.com) that [allows adults over the age of 21](https://www.psymposia.com/magazine/preview/mapping-marijuana-legalization-this-november?ref=ghost.psymposia.com) to possess up to an ounce of cannabis in public, ten ounces at home, and home cultivation of 6 plants. # [Join Our Newsletter Independent reporting. Critical analysis. 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Question 1 legalizes the possession of 2 ½ ounces of cannabis, and home grows of six flowering and twelve non-flowering plants for adults over 21. ## Montana **Yes** 56% **No** 44% Montana Initiative 182 passed. The [proposal](https://www.psymposia.com/magazine/preview/mapping-marijuana-legalization-this-november?ref=ghost.psymposia.com) gets rid of the original limit that restricted medical cannabis providers to just three patients. The qualifying conditions are expanded to include PTSD and chronic pain. ## Nevada **Yes** 54% **No** 46% [Nevada](https://ballotpedia.org/Nevada%5FMarijuana%5FLegalization,%5FQuestion%5F2%5F%282016%29?ref=ghost.psymposia.com) was in full support of [Question 2](https://www.psymposia.com/magazine/preview/mapping-marijuana-legalization-this-november?ref=ghost.psymposia.com). Adults over the age of 21 will be able to possess up to an ounce of cannabis, and cultivate up to six plants for those who don’t live within 25 miles of a retailer. ## North Dakota **Yes** 64% **No** 36% North Dakota [passed Measure 5](http://reason.com/blog/2016/11/08/north-dakota-becomes-the-27th-medical-ma?ref=ghost.psymposia.com). Measure 5, or the [Compassionate Care Act](https://www.psymposia.com/magazine/preview/mapping-marijuana-legalization-this-november?ref=ghost.psymposia.com), legalizes medical cannabis for conditions such as AIDS, cancer, hepatitis, glaucoma, ALS, epilepsy, and other debilitating diseases. Patients can possess up to three ounces of cannabis. **Hey! Before you go…** Psymposia is a 501(c)(3) non-profit media organization that offers critical perspectives on drugs, politics, and culture. We strive to ask challenging questions, and we’re committed to independent reporting, critical analysis, and holding those who wield power accountable. 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