Missouri advocates for legalizing marijuana are hoping to capitalize on momentum after several Election Day wins across the country.

The organization Show-Me Cannabis filed a petition Wednesday to amend the state’s constitution to allow the recreational use, possession and regulation of marijuana for adults over 21. The group would have to get about 165,000 signatures in order for an amendment initiative to be put on the 2016 statewide ballot, according to executive director John Payne.

Payne said he is confident Show-Me Cannabis can get the needed signatures.

“Obviously, the polls both nationally and here in Missouri have been trending in our direction for some time now, but especially in past five to six years,” he said. “So every year, it becomes more likely that we’d be able to pass something like this.” [Read More]