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2026 Election Cannabis Results for Florida: What Changed for Patients
Preliminary results from the November 3, 2026 election in Florida, as of November 4, 2026. No marijuana measure appeared on the statewide ballot, the 2026 Amendment 3 was a homestead tax measure, and Byron Donalds won the governor race. The medical program under Fla. Stat. 381.986 did not change. Here is what each result does and does not do for Florida patients.
The November 3, 2026 election gave Florida a new governor. It did not change a single medical cannabis rule. If you hold a Florida Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU) card, nothing about it changed on Election Day.
Results below are preliminary, as of November 4, 2026. Counties are still canvassing and no result here is certified. Each figure is linked to its source so you can check the current count.
What Changed for Florida Cannabis Patients on November 3, 2026?
Nothing in the medical program. No statewide ballot question in Florida dealt with marijuana, and an election does not amend a statute on its own. The change is in who holds the governor's office starting in January 2027.
| Item | Result (preliminary) |
|---|---|
| Statewide cannabis measure on the ballot | None |
| Medical program change | None |
| Governor | Byron Donalds (R) |
A new governor changes who signs or vetoes bills. It does not change existing law on its own. Any change to the medical program still needs a bill, a rule, or a court ruling.
Was Recreational Marijuana on the Florida Ballot in 2026?
No. Florida voters saw three constitutional amendments on November 3, 2026, and none of them concerned marijuana.
The adult personal use initiative sponsored by Smart and Safe Florida, initiative 25-01, never qualified. The Secretary of State counted 783,592 valid signatures against 880,062 required. The Florida Supreme Court dismissed its review of the ballot text on February 4, 2026, and on March 9, 2026 it declined to hear the campaign's challenge to the signature count. The Florida Division of Elections lists the initiative under the 2028 election year.
Is the 2026 Amendment 3 About Marijuana?
No. The name Amendment 3 is causing confusion this week. A 2026 Amendment 3 passed with about 62 percent in preliminary results, but it raises the homestead property tax exemption. Amendments 1 and 2, on the budget stabilization fund and a farm equipment tax exemption, did not reach 60 percent.
The marijuana measure people remember as Amendment 3 was on the 2024 ballot. It received about 56 percent of the vote and fell short of the 60 percent threshold Florida requires for a constitutional amendment.
Who Won the Florida Governor Race?
Byron Donalds (R) defeated David Jolly (D) for governor, according to the Associated Press race call reported by NPR. The governor takes office in January 2027. Nothing in this post predicts what the new governor will do on cannabis.
What Did Not Change in Florida?
- Recreational marijuana remains illegal under Fla. Stat. 893.13.
- The medical program under Fla. Stat. 381.986 runs as before, through the Office of Medical Marijuana Use registry.
- Qualifying conditions, renewal rules, and the state card fee are the same as on November 2.
The Florida program hub covers how certification works, and the Florida marijuana laws page covers penalties and ballot history in full.
What Happened in Other States?
No state voted on legalizing marijuana in 2026, according to Cannabis Now. Massachusetts Question 8, which would have repealed licensed adult use sales, and Idaho HJR 4, which would have given the Legislature sole power to legalize drugs, both failed in preliminary results. The states where cannabis is legal post has the full national table.
Sources for the 2026 Florida Election Results
- NPR, Republican Byron Donalds wins governor's race in Florida, November 3, 2026. Associated Press race call.
- The Independent Florida Alligator, Florida Amendment 3 passes, Amendments 1 and 2 fail, November 2026. Preliminary amendment results.
- WCTV, FL Supreme Court will not consider text of recreational marijuana amendment, February 5, 2026. The February 4, 2026 dismissal.
- Marijuana Policy Project, Florida Supreme Court refuses to review legalization lawsuit. The March 9, 2026 order.
- Florida Division of Elections, constitutional initiatives database. Status and election year of initiative 25-01.
- Cannabis Now, 2026 election cannabis results, November 2026. No statewide legalization measure on any 2026 ballot.
Related 2026 Election and Cannabis Law Resources
- The 2026 election cannabis results for Texas post covers the new governor and attorney general, Houston Proposition A, and what did not change for Texas patients.
- The 2026 election cannabis results for Georgia post covers the governor race, the three constitutional amendments, and the Georgia card fee change.
- The Florida marijuana laws page covers the medical program, penalties, and the ballot record.
- The states where cannabis is legal post covers the national picture.
Book a Florida Medical Marijuana Evaluation
The election did not change how certification works in Florida. Miracle Leaf® physicians evaluate patients under the state program, and eligibility still depends on the Florida qualifying condition list. Start at the Florida program hub.
Call (833) LEGAL-MJ or contact us to book an evaluation. Pricing is on the pricing page.
Disclaimer
This post is informational and is not legal or medical advice. Election results reported here are preliminary and unofficial as of November 4, 2026, and may change as counties finish canvassing and the state certifies results. The new governor takes office in January 2027, and nothing here predicts what the office holder will do. Consult a licensed Florida attorney about criminal exposure, and a physician registered with the Florida program about clinical eligibility.
Common questions
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Reviewed by Miracle Leaf® Editorial Team. This article is for general education and is updated when the underlying law or clinical guidance materially changes.