One week ago today, Americans turned out to the polls in record numbers, establishing Democratic control over the House of Representatives and sweeping away opponents of cannabis reform in several states. Four states also voted on legalization ballot measures<\/a> this year: Michigan legalized adult-use cannabis, Utah and Missouri approved medical marijuana initiatives, but North Dakota voted against recreational legalization.<\/p>\n Although several pot-friendly politicians lost their seats in Congress last week, the cannabis industry can now bid good riddance to two of its most notorious enemies: former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Texas Rep. Pete Sessions (no relation). Individual state elections also brought good news, as Democratic wins in Illinois, New Mexico, Minnesota, and New York may clear roadblocks that have been preventing those states from moving forward with cannabis legalization.<\/p>\n