12 States That Could Legalize Marijuana in 2018

Legalization of marijuana has taken center stage in the last several election cycles, on both state and federal levels. However, the move to eliminate prohibition against the drug has been slow for several reasons, not the least of which is the negative stigma attached to its use. Even while the American people are steadily increasing their support of legalization, politicians face barriers in getting the topic of marijuana discussed on a more broad basis. Both medical and recreational marijuana use bills were included on the docket in the 2016 elections, and many states are taking up the issue in the midterm elections slated for 2018.