Medical pot will see future ballot in Oklahoma after challenge period expires

A medical marijuana measure is assured of getting on a future statewide ballot in Oklahoma now that a 10-day period for challenging petition signatures has concluded, backers of the initiative said Friday.

Supporters gathered enough signatures to place State Question 788 before voters, but they were too late for the Nov. 8 ballot. It could be voted on in 2018.

“The more than 67,000 Oklahomans who signed the petition for medical marijuana will have their voices heard,” said Ryan Kiesel, executive director of ACLU of Oklahoma.

“The historic success of this grassroots effort led by Oklahomans for Health is a testament to the overwhelming support for medical marijuana.”