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California's next attorney general, Kamala Harris (Wikimedia)

Medical Marijuana Foe Concedes in CA AG Race

It only took three weeks from Election Day, but California medical marijuana foe and Republican attorney general candidate Steve Cooley has finally conceded defeat to Democrat Kamala Harris.

GOP Presidential Hopeful Johnson Wants Pot Legalized

Gary E. Johnson, a former New Mexico governor and marijuana legalization advocate, is putting out Florida feelers in a possible bid for the presidency in 2012. Johnson's reasons for wanting to legalize marijuana: It's is less harmful than alcohol and the cost of locking up pot smokers exacts too much of a toll on civil liberties and on taxpayers. "I don't drink. I don't smoke pot. But I've drank and I've smoked pot...The big difference between the two is that marijuana is a lot safer than alcohol," said Johnson, an accomplished tri-athlete who once scaled Mount Everest.

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Election 2010: Races Still Undecided and Odds and Ends

It's not a done deal yet in the Arizona medical marijuana vote, the California attorney general vote, and a Washington state representative race of interest to drug reformers. Also, some election odds and ends.

Lily Rose, cancer survivor and Prop 203 proponent

Late Mail-In Ballots Favor Medical Marijuana Turnaround in Arizona (Update: Or Possibly Not)

Drug policy reformers were all but reconciled to a zero out of four year for statewide marijuana initiatives. But late mail-in ballots, and provisionally accepted ones, have so far broken in favor of the initiative, by a wide enough margin to put it over 50% if it continues.

Insane Drug Warrior Wins Senate Seat

Insane hardcore drug warrior Rep. Mark Kirk from Illinois is now Senator-Elect Mark Kirk, if a two and a half percent leader with 96% of precincts reporting is an indication.

Some Good News from New York

Some good news from New York: State Senator Eric Schneiderman, legislative leader of the partially successful effort to repeal the state's draconian Rockefeller Drug Laws, has cruised to a soli

Medical Marijuna Industry Contributes Thousands to State Candidates

In the first general election since the boom of the state's medical marijuana industry, cannabis supporters are making their voices heard the old-fashioned way: with money. Colorado medical marijuana business owners and advocates have made thousands of dollars in contributions to state candidates this year. Dispensary owners have teamed up to form a political action committee. And activists last month went so far as to host a fundraiser for attorney-general candidate Stan Garnett.

Cuomo as Attorney General

Cuomo Opposes Medical Marijuana, Paladino Says Let the People Decide

There are two major party candidates for governor in New York. Guess which one opposes medical marijuana.

Pot and the GOP: Is the Party of âJust Say Noâ Morphing Into the Party of âJust Say Growâ?

The Republican Party is a long way from becoming the Pot Party. Nonetheless, conservative attitudes are changing at the grassroots level. The percentage of Republicans in favor of legalizing marijuana has risen quickly since 2005, jumping 7 points. And as their constituents have moved on the issue, more Republican candidates and lawmakers are refusing to toe the party line.

Sensible Voter Guide: Marijuana on the Ballot in Colorado

"Sensible" Voter Guide

Which cities are voting to ban dispensaries?

Which candidates support marijuana reform?

Find out below!

Candidates Stance on Marijuana

See SAFER's candidate survey HERE.

Municipalities Voting on Marijuana Issues

Counties: Alamosa, Broomfield, Conejos, Costilla, Custer, Douglas, El Paso (Contact: 719 213 3993 or HERE), Eagle (Contact: EMBA, 970-569-3701), Las Animas, Mesa (Contact: 970 270 8394, [email protected]), Moffat, Montrose, Otero, Park, and Washington.

Cities: Aurora, Federal Heights, Jamestown, Broomfield, Antonito, Sugar City, Paonia, Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Minturn, Elizabeth, Ramah, Fountain, Granby, Fraser, Hot Sulphur Springs, Town of Lake City, Loveland, Windsor (Contact: 970-222-5555, [email protected] ), De Beque, Dinosaur, Olathe, Hill Rose, La Junta, City of Ouray, Pueblo, Akron, and Otis.

Other Issues

California is currently voting to regulate marijuana for adults over 21 statewide. Learn about the campaign HERE.

In Colorado, Prop. 102 seeks to fill the jails with mid-level drug offenders, by denying them reasonable bond. Learn more HERE.

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