For the third consecutive election, former president Donald Trump won the state of Florida and all 30 of its electoral votes. The onetime swing state, which has trended toward Republicans in recent years, appeared increasingly red as polls closed at 7 p.m.
Democrats and proponents of individual rights did, however, hold out more than a sliver of hope that the state's two highly publicized and widely advertised constitutional amendments — one enshrining abortion access (Amendment 4) and the other legalizing recreational marijuana (Amendment 3) — would reach the 60 percent supermajority state law requires for passage.
But things didn't turn out quite the way some recent polls had projected.
In fact, there was hardly time for anyone to put the Champagne on ice, much less put it back in the case.
Both measures fell well short of the 60 percent threshold. Both had been high-profile targets of the state's lame-duck Gov. Ron DeSantis, who waged aggressive, expensive, and often misleading campaigns against them.
Below is a rundown of the results of all six constitutional amendments on the ballot in Florida in 2024.
Amendment 1: Partisan School Boards
Amendment 1 aimed to return Florida’s local school board elections to a partisan format starting in 2026.Failed
Amendment 2: Hunting and Fishing
Amendment 2 would (some would say redundantly) enshrine the right to hunt and fish in the state’s constitution.Passed
Amendment 3: Recreational Marijuana
Amendment 3 proposed to legalize recreational marijuana usage and possession for adults 21 years or older.Failed
Amendment 4: Abortion Rights
Amendment 4 would enshrine abortion access in Florida's constitution and guarantee the right to abortion in the state. Failed
Amendment 5: Property Taxes
Amendment 5 sought to adjust homestead exemptions annually in years when the Consumer Price Index rises.While the amendment promised lower property taxes for homeowners over time, some critics contend it would likely deepen economic inequality in Florida.
Passed
Amendment 6: Public Campaign Financing
Amendment 6 would repeal a more than two-decade-long program that provides matching funds for political contributions of $250 or less from Florida residents. While supporters of the amendment said the program subsidizes political candidates who don’t need the funds, others argued that it provides assistance to low-budget candidates who are up against big-dollar campaigns.Failed
