While everyone's eyes are glued to to squeaker of a Presidential race, results are coming in for several of the major marijuana-related initiatives on state ballots this election.
In California, Proposition 64, which would legalize the recreational use of marijuana, has passed. This comes six years after advocates failed at getting a similar measure passed in the states. The L.A. Times breaks down what the proposition says:
A similar bill in Massachusetts to legalize the drug for recreational and commercial use also passed, 53% to 47%. That proposal will create a new state Cannabis Control Commission. And yet another passed in Nevada.
Initiatives are pending in Maine and Arizona. Final results are not known as of this writing.
There are also a number of votes dealing with medical marijuana. Florida, North Dakota, and Arkansas have approved marijuana for medical use. Results in Montana are not yet known.