Oklahoma voters reject legalized recreational marijuana

With 90% of ballots counted as of Tuesday night, 63% of voters rejected proposal to legalize recreational use for people over 21

Oklahoma voters on Tuesday rejected a ballot measure that would have legalized recreational marijuana use by people over the age of 21, a setback for advocates who have seen the conservative state embrace access to the drug for medicinal purposes.

Across Oklahoma, 2,890 licenses have been approved for medical marijuana businesses. Oklahoma City, the state capital, is home to more than 400 dispensaries.