Cannabis reform faced a challenging moment in the 2024 U.S. elections, with several key state initiatives falling short and delivering a setback to advocates and industry players alike. Despite high hopes, the results painted a mixed, often sobering picture of regional attitudes toward cannabis reform. Here's a look at each state's journey, the measures they considered and what these outcomes signify for the cannabis community and the future of legalization efforts nationwide.

Florida

Florida's Amendment 3, which sought to legalize cannabis for adult use, gained 55.9% support but fell short of the required 60% threshold for constitutional amendments.

Despite support...