Ohio Voters Approve Marijuana Legalization

Canfield, Ohio United States of America
56.8% of Ohio voters approved the legalization of marijuana.
Signs at a polling location in Canfield, Ohio, caused controversy due to their content about Ohio Issue 1 and the abortion issue.
The new law allows Ohioans aged 21 and older to buy and possess 2.5 ounces of cannabis and 15 grams of concentrates.

Ohio voters have approved the legalization of marijuana, with 56.8% of voters casting their ballots in favor of the measure, known as State Issue 2. The total reported votes were 3,776,782, with the majority of counties voting in favor of legalization. The proposal, initiated by the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol, establishes a new government program with rules for buying, selling, smoking, and growing adult-use cannabis. Under the new law, Ohioans aged 21 and older will be allowed to buy and possess 2.5 ounces of cannabis and 15 grams of concentrates. They will also be permitted to grow up to six plants individually and no more than 12 in a household with multiple adults.

Despite the approval, the proposal faced opposition from a group of children's hospitals, police, and Republican politicians. However, a USA TODAY Network/Suffolk University poll found that 58.6% of respondents approved of allowing Ohioans over the age of 21 to buy and possess marijuana. The effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Ohio was bankrolled by some of the state's biggest players in cannabis.

In a separate but related issue, signs at a polling location in Canfield, Ohio, caused controversy due to their content about Ohio Issue 1 and the abortion issue. The signs, which stated that 68% of Catholics are pro-choice, were paid for by the Mahoning County Democratic Party. Father John-Michael Lavelle, who said the Family Life Center has served as a polling place for several years, expressed concern about the signs targeting the Catholic population. Bishop David Bonnar also voiced his disagreement with the signs, stating they do not represent the Catholic Church in Ohio's position on Issue One.


Confidence

95%

No Doubts Found At Time Of Publication

Sources

97%

  • Unique Points
    • The Associated Press called the race with 56.8% of voters voting 'Yes' and 43.2% voting 'No'.
    • The total reported votes were 3,776,782.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

93%

  • Unique Points
    • Signs at a polling location in Canfield, Ohio, are causing controversy due to their content about Ohio Issue 1 and the abortion issue.
    • The signs, which state that 68% of Catholics are pro-choice, were paid for by the Mahoning County Democratic Party.
    • Father John-Michael Lavelle, who said the Family Life Center has served as a polling place for several years, expressed concern about the signs targeting the Catholic population.
    • Bishop David Bonnar also voiced his disagreement with the signs, stating they do not represent the Catholic Church in Ohio's position on Issue One.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (80%)
    • The sign says 68% of Catholics are pro-choice. It also states the sign is paid for by the Mahoning County Democratic Party.
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    91%

    • Unique Points
      • The proposal, initiated by the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol, would establish a new government program with rules for buying, selling, smoking, and growing adult-use cannabis.
      • The proposal would allow Ohioans age 21 and older to buy and possess 2.5 ounces of cannabis and 15 grams of concentrates.
      • They could also grow up to six plants individually and no more than 12 in a household with multiple adults.
      • A group of children's hospitals, police, and Republican politicos are opposing the effort.
      • A USA TODAY Network/Suffolk University poll found 58.6% of respondents approve of allowing Ohioans over the age of 21 to buy and possess marijuana.
      • The effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Ohio is bankrolled by some of the state's biggest players in cannabis.
    • Accuracy
      No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
    • Deception (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Fallacies (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Bias (80%)
      • A group of children's hospitals, police, and Republican politicos are opposing the effort.
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication