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


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AZ Cannabis Politicians

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.

Current Elected Officials

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.



Upcoming Election (Aug 4)

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.

Cannabis Legalization 2020

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.


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Arizona legalized marijuana for recreational use in November 2020. The law allows adults aged 21+ to purchase, possess and use cannabis. State-licensed cannabis dispensaries began selling recreational marijuana in early 2021. There are over 150 dispensaries in Arizona — a majority of them are in populous areas such as Phoenix, Tucson and Flagstaff. Recreational cannabis delivery services began operating in 2024.  


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