Election Day: Now What?
By: Imani Stephens
On November 8, 2016, voters turned to the polls to determine the future of recreational marijuana use in Arizona. Voters rejected Proposition 205 after days of counting votes. The margin of votes rejecting the proposition was larger than most expected.
According to the New York Times election day results, 48% voted yes and 52% voted no. Similar initiatives were on other ballots throughout the U.S, including California, Nevada and Massachusetts. Arizona was the only state that turned down a marijuana initiative. Arizona voters were divided on this issue. Proposition 205 raised concerns and flags as advertising showed the result of approving recreational marijuana use in Colorado and other states. Infographic created by: Michael Hannan
The results of Proposition 205, will not affect current Arizona marijuana laws. Recreational marijuana use is prohibited, and in state law possession and use creates the likelihood of a felony charge.
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According to an article on AZ Central, "The campaigns supporting and opposing Prop. 205 each spent more than $5 million in advertising, messaging and get-out-the-vote efforts."
This is the second time, the state of Arizona has voted on legalizing recreational marijuana use. As more states are considering legalizing marijuana, the results of November 8th may soon change. Non-supporters and supporters of this issue will continue to weigh the sides of legalizing recreational marijuana use. Those who use medicinal marijuana, the law still remains legal in the state of Arizona. Sources: http://www.nytimes.com/elections/results/arizona www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/11/09/arizona-voters-reject-proposition-205-night-sweeping-change-marijuana/93538346/ http://www.governing.com/gov-data/state-marijuana-laws-map-medical-recreational.html Infographic created by: Hailey Hole
Proposition 205 has its advantages and disadvantages, reporter Hailey Hole researched and analyzed the opinions, comments and facts on Proposition 205.
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