An ABC15 analysis of state campaign finance data shows that millions of dollars continue to pour into Proposition 205, which would legalize recreational marijuana in Arizona.
Among those contributors -- Las Vegas mogul Sheldon Adelson. The CEO of Las Vegas Sands Corporation, which includes properties such as The Venetian and The Palazzo, contributed $500,000 against the initiative on Oct. 20.
Adelson could not be reached for comment Tuesday.
Overall, more than $8.5 million has been spent both for and against Prop. 205 so far.
The charts below show how much each side of Prop. 205 has received so far. NOTE -- contributions smaller than $10,000 from September 20 to today have not yet been published, likely making both totals higher.
| Total contributions up to 9/19/2016 | Significant Contributions (9/20/2016-10/25/2016) | Known Total So Far: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition | $1,854,017.93 | $3,100,285 | $4,954,302.93 |
| Support | $3,182,009.69 | $629,000 | $3,811,009.69 |
Besides Adelson's contribution, donations from Discount Tire and from across the construction industry are among the biggest recent anti-pot contributors. On the pro side, Scottsdale-based Holistic Patient Wellness Group contributed $250,000.
