Florida voters reject recreational marijuana legalization as states pass voting amendments

Voters in Florida rejected a measure to legalize recreational marijuana, failing to meet the 60% approval needed for constitutional amendments. The campaign, largely funded by Trulieve, aimed to allow sales from medical dispensaries but faced opposition from state leaders. In addition to Florida, many states voted on over 140 measures, including amendments to restrict voting to U.S. citizens. These measures passed in several states, reinforcing existing laws against noncitizen voting, which has been a focus for Republican lawmakers. Other notable measures included proposals for minimum wage increases and changes to voting systems, such as ranked choice voting. Voters in various states also considered issues like sports betting, property taxes, and carbon emissions regulations.