A ballot measure legalizing marijuana was defeated, but the language on the ballot may have contributed to its defeat.
- Voters confused by wording of Ohio Marijuana Issues.
- Voters confused by wording of Ohio Marijuana Issues.
Two issues on Ohio’s November ballot could have voters dazed and confused. Carrie Lowe, a first-time voter, says she supports the legalization of marijuana. “I’m considering voting this time. Because of how big this is and how big a lot of other issues are.”
There are two issues on the ballot: legalization of pot, and for monopolies to be allowed by the state’s constitution. We’re asking voters if they’re prepared for the upcoming election. “When you say monopolies, I would probably say yes to both. I’m not sure I understand it exactly.”
Her vote of “Yes” on Issues 2 and 3, actually means marijuana would not be legal. A “Yes” vote on Issue 2 would keep monopolies the way they are now — non-existent. A no vote would allow monopolies to be written into the state’s constitution. Queisha Johnson says she supports medicinal marijuana, but believes the Ohio Board of Elections. “I don’t even know what they’re asking. It’s very confusing!”
