Arizona’s Elected Officials Get Graded on Their “Marijuana Friendliness”

This year, Arizonans will get the opportunity to vote on legalizing recreational marijuana and electing officials.

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) published a list that grades the “marijuana friendliness” of Arizona’s elected officials and persons running to become elected officials. The grades are based on an A to F scale.

NORML’s list shows that some of Arizona’s elected officials have received a D for being against cannabis legalization while others have received As and Bs.

Arizona officials are rather divided on the topic of cannabis legalization, whether for medical and/or recreational use. Below is a list of the state’s current elected officials and their stance on marijuana laws.

Arizona voters will get to vote on August 4, 2020, to determine the state’s next elected officials. Below is a list of persons running for office and their stances on marijuana laws.

This November, Arizonans will be able to vote on the Smart and Safe Arizona Act initiative. If it passes, it would legalize marijuana possession and use for anyone 21 or older. Arizona officials would have to establish regulations for the new marijuana market by April 5, 2021.