Cannabis political parties of Minnesota include the Grassroots–Legalize Cannabis Party, the Independence Party, and the Legal Marijuana Now! Party. Also, both the Libertarian Party and the Green Party advocate for the legalization of marijuana.[1][2]
Other Minnesota cannabis political parties that were active in the past have included the Grassroots Party, the Independent Grassroots Party, and the Reform Party. Marijuana political party organizations have operated in Minnesota's counties and United States congressional districts.
Modern state cannabis parties are typically single-issue political parties, with histories dating back to the 1960s, across Minnesota.[3] More broadly, the category of cannabis political parties can also include other parties that advocate for marijuana law reform. Reacting to cannabis parties in 2024 Ken Martin, chairman of the state Democratic Party, stated that the DFL is the party that legalized cannabis in Minnesota.[4]
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A good example of single-issue parties in the modern political world is cannabis parties
- ^ Henderson, Eric; Swanson, Stephen (February 12, 2024). "Legal Marijuana Now Party says DFL is trying to restrict voters' choices". CBS.