Dems bank on boost from Florida's abortion and marijuana ballot measures

Two Florida ballot measures on abortion and recreational marijuana are turning the state’s elections upside down, worrying Republicans while giving Democrats hope in this year’s presidential battle and in a key Senate race.

Polls have tightened in the battle between former President Trump and Vice President Harris, and in the Senate race between GOP Sen. Rick Scott and former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D). The abortion and marijuana measures could bring more Democratic-leaning voters to the polls.

Florida voters will be able to weigh in on Amendments Three and Four, which would legalize recreational marijuana and enshrine abortion rights in the state’s constitution, respectively.

Democrats point out that the issues fired up key parts of the Democratic constituency during the 2022 midterm elections and in Virginia’s off-year elections.


https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4879590-florida-abortion-marijuana-ballot-measures/