2026 Voter Guides

2026 State Ballot Initiatives

Voters in multiple states will have opportunities this November to advance important cannabis policy improvements at the ballot box. Check out our rundown of the state ballot initiatives that aim to legalize adult-use and medical cannabis.

Hawaii Cannabis Policy Voter Guide

This year’s elections will be key to whether Hawai’i finally elects a legislature that is willing to pass cannabis legalization legislation and/or improve its limited “decriminalization” law. Half of the state Senate and all 51 House seats (in addition to governor and lieutenant governor) are on the ballot. The results will be crucial to if — and how — Hawai’i cannabis policy evolves.

Pennsylvania Cannabis Policy Voter Guide

This year, every seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and half of its state Senate seats are on the ballot. To help inform voters about their candidates’ stances on cannabis legalization and other reforms, MPP has created this voting guide, which includes information from incumbents’ records, public comments, and replies to our one-question candidate survey.

Tennessee Cannabis Policy Voter Guide

This year’s elections will be key to whether Tennessee finally elects a legislature and a governor who is willing to pass medical cannabis legislation, decriminalization, or a legalization law. In the governor’s race, legalization supporter Jerri Green (D) is squaring off against prohibitionist candidate Marsha Blackburn (R). Meanwhile, every seat in the state House of Representatives and half of the state Senate are on the ballot. The results will be crucial to whether — and how — Tennessee cannabis policy evolves.

Texas Cannabis Policy Voter Guide

This year’s elections will be key to whether Texas finally elects a legislature and a governor who is willing to pass a decriminalization or legalization law. Two of the most powerful statewide offices are up for election — Governor and Lieutenant Governor. Meanwhile, every seat in the state House of Representatives and half of the state Senate are on the ballot. The results will be crucial to whether and how Texas cannabis policy evolves.

Wisconsin Cannabis Policy Voter Guide

This year’s elections will be key to whether Wisconsin finally elects a legislature and a governor who is willing to pass medical cannabis legislation, decriminalization, or a legalization law. In the governor’s race, legalization supporter David Crowley (D) is squaring off against candidate Tom Tiffany (R), who only supports medical marijuana. Meanwhile, every seat in the state assembly and half of the state Senate are on the ballot. The results will be crucial to whether — and how — Wisconsin cannabis policy evolves.