Issue 12 of 12

Marijuana legalization

Same questions to both candidates. Evidence label, source and date on every answer. How we check.

Marsha BlackburnRepublican · campaign site
Jerri GreenDemocrat · campaign site

Q1Legalization

Blackburn

No 2026 gubernatorial position identified from sources reviewed.

Past statements opposing recreational legalization and federal rescheduling need a dated direct statement or voting record before they can be attached.

Not establishedNo source: nothing found for this question

Green

Supports legalizing and regulating medical and recreational marijuana, including taxation and consumer safeguards. Supports the proposed Pot for Potholes legislation directing cannabis tax revenue to transportation.

The roughly $270 million a year figure is a campaign estimate, not realized revenue or an independent fiscal note.

Campaign proposalJerri Green for Governor: policy platform2026checked 2026-10-14

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