Getting to know the five new cannabis markets that voters have legalized

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The legalization ballot measures that voters approved on Election Day will open new cannabis markets in five U.S. states that have a combined population of about 21.2 million people.

While details of each framework still must be established, Arizona, Montana, New Jersey and South Dakota all approved adult-use cannabis.

And voters in Mississippi and South Dakota OK’d medical marijuana programs.

Following is a look at some key economic and demographic data for each of the new markets.Chart showing Arizona key indicators

A chart showing Mississippi key indicators

A chart showing Montana key indicators

A chart showing key indicators for New JerseyA chart showing the key indicators for South Dakota