New Jersey voters approve Question 1 to legalize marijuana By Ryan ByrneIn Ballot measures, StateNovember 4, 2020 at 12:47 AM In New Jersey, voters approved a constitutional amendment, Question 1, to legalize marijuana. New Jersey is the first Mid-Atlantic state to legalize marijuana. As of 11:45 PM EST, Question 1 led with 67.3% of the vote. Additional reading: New Jersey Public Question 1, Marijuana Legalization Amendment (2020) Learn More