Cannabis, No Longer So Divisive, Draws More Conservative Support

  • Arizona, Montana among red states voting on recreational use
  • More states legalizing on Nov. 3 seen boosting U.S. prospects

Customers smoke marijuana at the Lowell Cafe cannabis lounge in West Hollywood. 33 states have already adopted medical or adult use of cannabis.

Photographer: Kyle Grillot/Bloomberg
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As Americans head to the polls more divided than ever on social and economic issues, there’s one thing they’re actually coming together on: cannabis.

Much has been made of whether a victory for Democratic nominee Joe Biden, or a potential liberal sweep in the Senate, could bolster marijuana companies. But initiatives on the ballot in a handful of conservative states show Republicans are increasingly on board with legalization as well -- perhaps paving the way for an end to federal prohibition, no matter who controls Washington.