Marijuana referendum questions go to voters Nov. 6 in 16 Wisconsin counties, two cities

Don Behm, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Published 10:32 a.m. CT Aug. 31, 2018 | Updated 5:05 p.m. CT Oct. 1, 2018

Nov. 6 general election ballots in 14 counties will include advisory referendums asking voters if they would support legalizing medical use or recreational use of marijuana.(Photo: Marina Riker, Associated Press)

On July 13, 2017, State Representative Melissa Sargent holds a news conference to announce legislation to legalize marijuana in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Eye

When voters in 16 Wisconsin counties and two cities go to the polls Nov. 6 they will join a nationwide debate by marking their ballots for or against legalizing marijuana use either for medical reasons or personal recreation. 

The advisory referendum questions are scattered on local ballots throughout the state, from Milwaukee and Dane to La Crosse and Langlade counties and the cities of Waukesha and Racine. All were approved by county boards or city councils.

Supportive officials and marijuana legalization activists say the referendums will provide a measure of public opinion that can be shared with the state Legislature, and possibly spur new laws relaxing or eliminating current prohibitions on pot.

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