Advocates in several states are pushing marijuana reform measures toward the November 2026 ballot, with new developments in Florida, Oklahoma and Oregon placing each campaign on firmer ground.
In Florida, the group Smart & Safe Florida has already collected more than 661,000 valid signatures in support of their initiative to legalize marijuana for adults 21 and older, including allowing licensed sales. That represents over 75% of the 880,062 signatures required by the February 2026 deadline, putting them well on track to reach that goal. The measure is nearly identical to Amendment 3, which won 56% of the vote in 2024 but fell short of the 60% needed given it was a constitutional amendment.
In addition to garnering 75% of the required signatures, the group has already has over $25 million in support of their effort.
Oklahoma’s legalization proposal, State Question 837, officially began its signature drive on August 6. Supporters have 90 days to collect nearly 173,000 valid signatures to qualify for the ballot. The measure would allow those 21 and older to possess up to eight ounces of marijuana, one ounce of concentrate, and grow up to 12 plants for personal use. It would also impose a 10% excise tax on recreational sales, with revenue divided between the state’s general fund, counties and cities. Backers say the initiative goes further than past efforts by adding protections in housing, employment, healthcare and other areas.
Currently, the petition is being hosted in nearly 200 locations in over 80 cities, with dozens of volunteers also out gathering signatures on a daily basis.
In Oregon, the Cannabis Cafe Coalition cleared the final legal hurdle earlier this month, with the attorney general’s draft ballot title approved and the challenge period closed on August 7. The group is preparing to launch its petition drive in September, aiming to collect just over 117,000 signatures to put the measure before voters. The proposal would legalize cannabis cafes where adults could consume marijuana in a regulated, indoor setting, though sales of marijuana products would remain prohibited on site.
Together, the campaigns reflect the continued push for broader marijuana access, with activists in all three states working to meet early 2026 deadlines that will determine whether voters have the chance to weigh in that November.
