New Hampshire Democrats weigh bipartisanship and veto override to legalize marijuana

New Hampshire is now the only New England state without legalized recreational marijuana, but Democrats' new legislative majority after the midterms may create a path to change that. Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte opposes legalization over public health concerns, meaning lawmakers would need a two-thirds majority in both chambers to override a potential veto. Democrats now hold majorities in both, and most support legalization. Democratic State Rep. Jared Sullivan is drafting legalization legislation and emphasizes bipartisan negotiation, citing economic opportunities and regulated use, while acknowledging Ayotte as the likely biggest obstacle.