US Midterm Elections: Local Policies and Proposals Results.

Nov.17.2022
US Midterm Elections: Local Policies and Proposals Results.
Most local policies for US midterm elections have been voted on, including the legalization of marijuana in some states.

As of November 17th, 2022, most of the local policy voting results for the US midterm elections have been announced. Voters have cast their votes on various local proposals and initiatives, including the legalization of marijuana and flavored tobacco. 2FIRSTS has compiled an exclusive list summarizing the voting results, which is presented in the table below.


Source of data: The Associated Press; Data compiled by 2FIRSTS.


California is the second state in the United States to ban flavored tobacco and e-cigarettes indiscriminately. For more information, please refer to the relevant sources.


Maryland and Missouri have become the 20th and 21st states to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. As early as election day in 2012, voters in Colorado and Washington approved ballot measures legalizing the recreational use and sale of marijuana, paving the way for the legalization of marijuana throughout the United States. The map below shows the states where marijuana use is legal.


2FIRSTS will continue to monitor tobacco and e-cigarette-related policy issues in the United States. Stay tuned for updates.



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