In supporting marijuana legalization, Illinois gubernatorial challenger J.B. Pritzker could usher in a change that affects everything from criminal justice to public health to the economy if he’s elected.
In coming out against recreational use of cannabis, incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner may appeal to his base, while finding himself on the less popular side of the issue.
With polls indicating that the Democratic Pritzker is favored—and other surveys suggesting wide support for adopting a recreational marijuana law—his election could put Illinois on the fast track to becoming one of the first Midwestern states to legalize cannabis.
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