New Zealand votes to legalize euthanasia but likely not marijuana

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New Zealand has voted to legalize euthanasia in a binding referendum, but preliminary results show they would likely not legalize recreational marijuana use. PM Ardern said after the results were released that she voted in favor of both referendums.

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In past elections, special votes — which include those cast by overseas voters — have tended to track more liberal than general votes, giving proponents of marijuana legalization some hope the measure could still pass.

Ardern said Friday, after the results were released, that she had voted in favor of both referendums.Conservative lawmaker Nick Smith, from the opposition National Party, welcomed the preliminary marijuana result. But liberal lawmaker Chlöe Swarbrick, from the Green Party, said they had long assumed the vote would be close and they needed to wait until the special votes were counted.

Proponents had argued the measure would reduce profits for gangs and improve social outcomes for indigenous Maori.

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