Editor's Note: Great overview by Huffington Post of what's happening this November at the polls … and it's key to note how many initiatives are on the ballots ("more … than ever in American history"). So … certainly looks like 2016 presidential hopefuls better get suited up to address marijuana and drug policy reform.Â
It may be an off-year election, but it's a big one for drug policy reform. In seven weeks, voters across the country will have a chance to accelerate the unprecedented momentum to legalize marijuana and end the wider drug war. In fact, there are more drug policy reform questions on the ballot this November than ever in American history. Voter initiatives -- primarily reforming or repealing marijuana laws -- appear on the ballots in seven states, at least 17 municipalities and one U.S. territory. To help you keep score at home, here's an overview, starting with the highest-profile measures.
