{"id":1219,"date":"2021-09-20T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-20T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/wp-home\/?p=177858"},"modified":"2021-09-20T10:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-09-20T10:00:00","slug":"six-strains-for-election-day-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/?p=1219","title":{"rendered":"Six strains for Election Day stress"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>  <title>Six strains for Election Day stress &#8211; Leafly<\/title>     <!-- This is Index Exchange, a script\/\/3rd-party integration that interjects GAM. It needs to be 'ahead' of GTM in the DOM, which comes from Cephalopod. GTM loads GAM. 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You&#8217;re not old enough to use Leafly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"hidden age-gate__loading\">Redirecting you to<span class=\"redirect-domain\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-xs mt-auto\">By accessing this site, you accept<br \/>\nthe <a class=\"py-xl\" data-testid=\"tou-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/info\/terms-of-use\">Terms of Use<\/a><br \/>\nand <a class=\"py-xl\" data-testid=\"pp-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/info\/privacy-policy\">Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container my-xl\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col md:col-9\" id=\"article-content\">\n<p>Elections aren\u2019t particularly relaxing for anybody, especially during a pandemic. Luckily in the Great White North, we\u2019re blessed to have one of the best remedies around\u2014legalized cannabis.<\/p>\n<p>No matter which side of the political spectrum you fall on, voting can be stressful. So why not pick up a little legal pot after voting as a reward for fulfilling your patriotic duty?<\/p>\n<p>Unwind and watch the ballots roll in with one (or all) of these six strains.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-blue-dream\">Blue Dream<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"627\" alt=\"Blue Dream has always been easy on the eyes. (David Downs\/Leafly)\" class=\"wp-image-173833 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/six-strains-for-election-day-stress-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/six-strains-for-election-day-stress-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/six-strains-for-election-day-stress-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/six-strains-for-election-day-stress-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Blue Dream has always been easy on the eyes. (David Downs\/Leafly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Put yourself in a hazy headspace with the fruity and floral tastes of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/strains\/blue-dream\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blue Dream<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>This strain\u2019s typically moderate THC levels leave you feeling like you\u2019re floating on a cloud without completely knocking you out while you watch the results. <\/p>\n<p>Dense concentrations of myrcene coupled with caryophyllene and pinene give off a focused yet heavily calming, trance-like feel.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-granddaddy-purple\">Granddaddy Purple<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"granddaddy purple marijuana strain\" class=\"wp-image-146868 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/six-strains-for-election-day-stress.png,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/six-strains-for-election-day-stress.png,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/six-strains-for-election-day-stress.png,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/six-strains-for-election-day-stress.png,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Granddaddy Purple (Leafly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/strains\/granddaddy-purple\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Granddaddy Purple<\/a> delivers the hard-hitting feeling you might need after weeks of election campaigns. This strain is all about relaxation and will have you cool as a cucumber, no matter who wins. <\/p>\n<p>The taste and aroma deliver a fresh grape and berry palate with a hint of skunk. Grandaddy Purple has dense amounts of linalool and myrcene for a relaxing and sedative effect.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-gmo-cookies\">GMO Cookies<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt class=\"wp-image-177882 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/six-strains-for-election-day-stress-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/six-strains-for-election-day-stress-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/six-strains-for-election-day-stress-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/six-strains-for-election-day-stress-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>GMO Cookies (Leafly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Everyone knew not to get caught with their hands in the cookie jar as a kid, but election stress calls for a treat and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/strains\/gmo-cookies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GMO Cookies<\/a> will wipe away any worries you might have. <\/p>\n<p>Slow things down a bit and embrace the phenomenal body buzz from terpenes caryophyllene, humulene and myrcene. Believe it or not, the smooth cookie-esque flavour pairs great with GMO Cookies\u2019 garlic, diesel finish. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-white-widow\">White Widow<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt class=\"wp-image-177884 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/six-strains-for-election-day-stress-1.png,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/six-strains-for-election-day-stress-1.png,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/six-strains-for-election-day-stress-1.png,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/six-strains-for-election-day-stress-1.png,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>White Widow (Leafly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/strains\/white-widow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">White Widow<\/a> has the right bite to temper any mood. Known for lifting spirits and a relaxing vibe, this strain is chill and cheerful. <\/p>\n<p>White widow is loaded with terpenes caryophyllene, linalool, myrcene, and pinene. This popular cultivar has earthy pine flavours and long-lasting effects. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-lilac-diesel\">Lilac Diesel<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt class=\"wp-image-177890 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/six-strains-for-election-day-stress-3.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/six-strains-for-election-day-stress-3.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/six-strains-for-election-day-stress-3.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/six-strains-for-election-day-stress-3.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Photo similar to Lilac Diesel (Adobe Stock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>No matter what the results are on election night, you\u2019ll be lucid, relaxed and cheerful sparking up a spliff of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/strains\/lilac-diesel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lilac Diesel<\/a>. Sweet and soothing notes of citrus, berries, pine, and a dense gassy flavour, shine through with this bud\u2019s unique flavour. <\/p>\n<p>The strain brings together a genetic cross of Silver Lemon Haze, Forbidden Fruit, NYC Cherry Pie and Citral Glue with terpenes like \u200b\u200bpinene, caryophyllene, limonene and myrcene creating a suburb blend of uplifting and sedative effects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-bubba-kush\">Bubba Kush<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"bubba kush marijuana strain\" class=\"wp-image-160215 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/six-strains-for-election-day-stress-4.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/six-strains-for-election-day-stress-4.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/six-strains-for-election-day-stress-4.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/six-strains-for-election-day-stress-4.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Bubba Kush. (Leafly)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>No need to get worked up about votes, the results are out of your control once you cast your ballot. Instead, curl up with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/strains\/bubba-kush\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bubba Kush<\/a> and forget it.<\/p>\n<p>Like a weighted blanket, this strain\u2019s calm, tranquil effects from myrcene and caryophyllene take hold the moment you inhale. <\/p>\n<p>Bubba Kush\u2019s smooth, chocolate, and coffee-like taste sweeps through upon exhale and the euphoric effects take hold.<\/p>\n<div id=\"author-box\" class=\"p-lg my-xxl bg-white rounded border border-light-grey elevation-low\">\n<div class=\"mb-lg\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/six-strains-for-election-day-stress.jpg\" alt=\"Joe Smith-Engelhardt's Bio Image\" class=\"lazyload inline-block mr-md rounded-full border border-light-grey\"> <\/p>\n<p>Joe Smith-Engelhardt<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"text-sm\">Joe Smith-Engelhardt is a Toronto-based freelance writer focusing on music and cannabis. He\u2019s previously written for Alternative Press, Exclaim! and other publications.<\/p>\n<p> <a class=\"text-sm font-bold underline text-green\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/author\/joe-smith-engelhardt\">View Joe Smith-Engelhardt&#8217;s articles<\/a> <\/div>\n<div class=\"leafly-sailthru-signup p-lg my-xl bg-white rounded elevation-low border border-light-grey\">\n<p class=\"text-xs pt-lg\">By submitting this form, you will be subscribed to news and promotional emails from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\">Leafly<\/a> and you agree to Leafly&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/company\/tos\">Terms of Service<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/company\/privacy-policy\">Privacy Policy<\/a>. You can unsubscribe from Leafly email messages anytime.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- Chartbeat --> <!-- End Chartbeat -->  <!--\nPerformance optimized by W3 Total Cache. 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