Oklahoma Marijuana Petition Nears Deadline

Petition Drive in Final Weeks

Organizers of Oklahoma’s adult-use marijuana petition are racing against the clock. They have just three weeks left to gather nearly 173,000 valid signatures to qualify for the ballot.

Supporters are working long hours, setting up tables outside retail marijuana dispensaries and community centers across the state. They say voter interest remains high, but turnout at signing locations has varied from one region to another.

Supporters Push for Reform

Advocates argue that legalizing recreational marijuana could create jobs and generate new state revenue. The proposal would allow adults 21 and older to legally purchase and possess marijuana for personal use, expanding on the state’s existing medical program.

Opponents warn the measure could increase impaired driving and teen use, echoing past debates from 2018 when Oklahoma voters approved medical marijuana.

What Happens Next

If the campaign reaches its signature goal, state election officials will verify petitions before the issue can appear on a statewide ballot. The organizers say they remain confident but are urging Oklahomans to sign before the approaching deadline.

The push comes as other states move forward with similar legalization efforts, adding urgency for Oklahoma advocates hoping to catch that national momentum.

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