The 2024 election results were mostly a mixed bag, leaning toward negative for the legal cannabis industry. But some industry leaders express optimism for the future.

A majority of Nebraskans voted Tuesday to embrace legalizing and regulating medical cannabis, though the final say will likely be up to the courts, not the ballot box. Both Initiative Measures 437 and 438,

Nebraska voters chose to legalize and regulate medical cannabis on Tuesday via two ballot measures.

Despite those endorsements, medical marijuana could still be blocked in court. Although Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen approved both initiatives for the ballot, a lawsuit by John Kuehn, a former Republican state senator,

Nebraska voters passed two related ballot initiatives to legalize medical marijuana and regulate the industry in the state on Tuesday.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Two ballot initiatives allowing medical marijuana coasted to victory Tuesday night in Nebraska. One of the initiatives legalizes medical cannabis, while the other provides for its regulation. Initiative 437 had 71% of the vote as of 11:55 p.m., while Initiative 438 had 67%.

Nebraska voters legalized medical marijuana by approving two initiatives in Tuesday's election. Meanwhile efforts to challenge the petitions for the initiatives are ongoing.