2023 Oklahoma State Question 820

State Question 820
March 7, 2023 (2023-03-07)
Oklahoma Recreational Marijuana Legalization Initiative
Results
Choice
 Votes %
Yes 216,883 38.32%
No 349,121 61.68%
Total votes 566,004[1] 100.00%
No:      >90%      80–90%      70–80%      60–70%      50–60%

Yes:      >90%      80–90%      70–80%      60–70%      50–60%

Other:      Tie      No votes

Oklahoma State Question 820 was a voter initiative to legalize adult purchasing, possession and consumption of cannabis in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. It would have placed Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority in charge of business regulation. It appeared on the March 7, 2023 in a special election to consider this single State Question. Governor Kevin Stitt, who opposed the measure, set the special election in a successful attempt to limit voter turnout.

Question 820 was rejected by over 60% of voters.

  1. ^ "Oklahoma Election Results March 07, 2023". results.okelections.us. Oklahoma State Election Board. Retrieved March 9, 2023.