Protecting Cannabis in Massachusetts: What You Need to Know About Ballot Question 8 This November

vote no on question 8

On November 3, 2026, Massachusetts voters will make a decision that could reshape the future of legal cannabis in the Commonwealth.

Question 8 would PROHIBIT recreational cannabis retail sales in Massachusetts. If you want to keep regulated recreational cannabis legal in Massachusetts, vote NO on Question 8.

Ten years ago, Massachusetts voters chose to legalize adult-use cannabis and build a regulated industry focused on safety, accountability, and economic opportunity. Since then, the cannabis industry has become an important contributor to communities across the state.

Today, that progress is under threat.

A well-funded ballot campaign backed by wealthy out-of-state opponents of legal cannabis has successfully placed a repeal measure before Massachusetts voters this November. 

If Question 8 passes, the consequences would be significant:

  • Licensed adult-use dispensaries would be forced to close.
  • Tens of thousands of Massachusetts workers would lose their jobs.
  • Millions of dollars in annual tax revenue that supports municipalities and state programs would disappear.
  • Consumers would lose access to safe, tested, regulated recreational cannabis products.
  • Years of progress in building a transparent, regulated cannabis marketplace would be reversed.

For businesses like Collective Premium Cannabis, this isn’t simply another election issue: it’s a threat to an industry that has invested years into creating responsible access, local employment, and community partnerships.

vote no on question 8 an act to restore a sensible marijuana policy

How Do I Vote on Question 8 in MA?

A NO VOTE = Keep recreational cannabis legal

A YES VOTE = End recreational retail sales 

Vote NO on Question 8 if you want to:

  • Keep recreational cannabis legal
  • Protect Massachusetts cannabis jobs
  • Preserve local tax revenue
  • Maintain safe, regulated cannabis access
  • Support local cannabis businesses

Massachusetts Election Day Information

Make a voting plan:

  • Register by: October 24
  • Early voting: October 17–30
  • Vote by mail: Apply by October 27 at 5 PM
  • Election Day: November 3

Why Collective Premium Cannabis Is Speaking Up

At Collective Premium Cannabis, we believe cannabis should remain:

  • Safe.
  • Regulated.
  • Accessible to adults.
  • Responsibly sold by licensed local businesses.

We’re proud to employ local residents, support our community, and provide tested, compliant cannabis products every day.

This November isn’t just another election, it will determine whether Massachusetts continues moving forward or reverses nearly a decade of progress.

Regardless of where you stand on cannabis, we encourage every eligible voter to become informed, understand what Question 8 actually does, and make your voice heard at the ballot box.

local jobs, local businesses, safe products, and tax revenue are all at risk if question 8 passes

The future of legal cannabis depends on informed voters.

Talk with your friends and family. Share accurate information. Make a voting plan.

And on November 3, remember:

Vote NO on Question 8 to protect regulated recreational cannabis in Massachusetts.

For more information about the ballot question and voter resources, visit the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth’s elections website or organizations providing information about the campaign and its impact. 

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