Note: Poll/survey responses that “strongly support” and “somewhat support” medical marijuana are combined as “Pro to medical marijuana”; responses that “strongly oppose” and “somewhat oppose” are combined as “Con to medical marijuana”.
| Description of Voting or Polling Question | Vote or Poll by | Date | Results | ||
| N = Number of individuals polled; MoE+/- = Estimated margin of error; Not available for all polls |
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Pro to Med. MJ | Neutral or Don’t Know | Con to Med. MJ |
| Kentucky Health Issues Poll– “Do you favor or oppose the Commonwealth of Kentucky allowing patients to buy and use marijuana for medical purposes if their doctors recommend it?” [N=1,559 adults from throughout Kentucky] |
Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky (conducted by the Institute for Policy Research at the University of Cincinnati) | 2020 Feb. | 90% | 1% | 8% |
| National Poll– “Which comes closer to your view about the use of marijuana by adults?” [N=2,474] |
Pew Research Center | 2019, Sep. 3-15 | 91% | – | 8% |
| National Poll– “Do you support or oppose allowing adults to legally use marijuana for medical purposes if their doctor prescribes it?” [N=4,486 adults nationwide] |
Axios and SurveyMonkey | 2019 June 6-10 | 87% | 2% | 11% |
| National Poll– “Do you support or oppose allowing adults to legally use marijuana for medical purposes if their doctor prescribes it?” [N=1,120 voters nationwide MoE +/- 3.4%] |
Quinnipiac University | 2019 Mar. 1 – 4 | 93% | 2% | 5% |
| South Carolina Poll– Support for legalizing medical marijuana [N=400 South Carolina adults] |
Benchmark Research | 2019 Jan. | 72% | – | – |
| South Carolina Poll– Would you support “a bill authorizing South Carolina doctors to prescribe the use of medical marijuana for specific medical conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorders?” [N=625 registered South Carolina voters MoE 4%] |
Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy | 2017 Dec. 6-10 | 61% | 8% | 31% |
| North Carolina Poll– “Would you [support] or [oppose] the legalization of marijuana, for medical purposes only, in North Carolina?” [N=506 registered North Carolina voters likely to participate in the Nov. 2018 election MoE +/-4.36%] |
Elon University | 2017, Apr. 18-21 | 79.7% | 3.7% | 16.6% |
| Utah Poll– “Do you support allowing doctors to recommend marijuana to patients who need it?” [N=402 Utah voters likely to participate in the Nov. 2018 election MoE +/-4.9%] |
Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates | 2017, Feb. 17-19 | 79% | 4% | 17% |
| Florida Poll – “How would you vote this November on Amendment 2, which would legalize medical marijuana for those with certain medical conditions?” [N=1,961 likely November voters MoE +/-2.2%] |
News 13 (Orlando) / Bay News 9 (Tampa Bay) | 2016, Mar. 9 | 61% | 18% | 21% |
| Utah Poll– “Do you favor or oppose legalizing medical marijuana, prescribed by licensed doctors?” [N=625 Utah adults MoE +/-3.92%] |
UtahPolicy.com / Dan Jones and Associates | 2016, Feb. 10-15 | 64% | 3% | 33% |
| Utah Poll– “Do you favor or oppose legalizing medical marijuana, prescribed by licensed doctors?” Details: [N=624 Utah adults MoE +/-3.92%] |
UtahPolicy.com / Dan Jones and Associates | 2015, Nov. 5-14 | 61% | 2% | 36% |
| National Poll – “Would you support or oppose the legalization of marijuana for the following purposes [medical treatment] in your state?” [N=2,221 US adults surveyed online] |
Harris Poll | 2015, May 7 | 81% | 6% | 13% |
| Arkansas Poll– “Do you agree or disagree that adults should be allowed to legally use marijuana for medical purposes if a physician prescribes it?” [N=400 Arkansas residents MoE +/-4.99%] |
Talk Business & Politics/Hendrix College/Impact Management Group | 2015, Aug. 20-23 | 84% | 2% | 14% |
| Florida Poll– “Do you support or oppose allowing adults in Florida to legally use marijuana for medical purposes if their doctor prescribes it?” [N=1,087 self-identified registered voters MoE +/-3%] |
Quinnipiac University | 2015, Mar. 17-28 | 84% | 2% | 14% |
| Ohio Poll– “Do you support or oppose allowing adults in Ohio to legally use marijuana for medical purposes if their doctor prescribes it?” [N=1,077 self-identified registered voters MoE +/-3%] |
Quinnipiac University | 2015, Mar. 17-28 | 84% | 1% | 15% |
| Pennsylvania Poll– “Do you support or oppose allowing adults in Pennsylvania to legally use marijuana for medical purposes if their doctor prescribes it?” [N=1,036 self-identified registered voters MoE +/-3%] |
Quinnipiac University | 2015, Mar. 17-28 | 88% | 2% | 10% |
| Utah Poll– “Do you favor or oppose a state law that would allow for the medical use of marijuana under the prescription of a properly licensed physician?” [N=406 registered Utah voters MoE +/-4.89%] |
UtahPolicy.com / Dan Jones and Associates | 2015, Mar. 3-5 | 66% | 3% | 31% |
| Utah Poll– “Should doctors who specialize in treating serious illnesses like cancer, epilepsy, and Alzheimer’s be allowed to recommend cannabis, sometimes referred to as marijuana, as a treatment for their patients with serious medical conditions, or not?” [N=400 likely voters MoE +/-4.9%] |
Libertas Institute and Drug Policy Project of Utah | 2015, Feb. 26-28 | 72% | 10% | 18% |
| Iowa Poll– “Legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes in Iowa.” [N=807 Iowans MoE +/-3.5%] |
Des Moines Register Iowa Poll | 2015, Feb. 15-18 | 70% | 4% | 26% |
| Wyoming Poll – Do you support adult use of marijuana if prescribed by a physician? [N=768 Wyoming residents MoE+/-4%] |
University of Wyoming Department of Political Science, Wyoming Public Radio, Wyoming Survey and Analysis Center | 2014, Dec. 3 | 72% | 3% | 25% |
| Florida Poll – Amendment 2: “Allows the medical use of marijuana for individuals with debilitating diseases as determined by a licensed Florida physician. Allows caregivers to assist patients’ medical use of marijuana. The Department of Health shall register and regulate centers that produce and distribute marijuana for medical purposes and shall issue identification cards to patients and caregivers. Applies only to Florida law. Does not authorize violations of federal law or any non-medical use, possession or production of marijuana.” Total number of votes (as of Nov. 5 at 10 am PT): 5,831,151 This measure failed because it required a 60% yes vote to pass. |
General election | 2014, Nov. 4 | 57.58% | N/A | 42.42% |
| Florida Poll – Will you vote yes on Amendment 2, which allows the medical use of marijuana for individuals with debilitating diseases as determined by a licensed Florida physician? [N=920 registered voters in Florida. MoE+/-3.4%] |
Bob Graham Center for Public Service, University of Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research, Tampa Bay Times, Bay News 9 | 2014, Sep. 4 | 57% | N/A | 23% |
| Florida Poll – “Do you support or oppose allowing adults in Florida to legally use marijuana for medical purposes if their doctor prescribes it?” [N=1,413 registered voters in Florida. MoE+/-2.6%] |
Quinnipiac University | 2014, May 5 | 88% | 2% | 10% |
| Florida Poll – “Do you support or oppose allowing adults in Florida to legally use marijuana for medical purposes if their doctor prescribes it?” [N=1,646 registered voters in Florida. MoE+/-2.4%] |
Quinnipiac University | 2013, Nov. 21 | 82% | 3% | 16% |
| International Poll – “Do you believe that the overall medicinal benefits of marijuana outweigh the risks and potential harms? Option 1: Recommend the Medicinal Use of Marijuana Option 2: Recommend against the Medicinal Use of Marijuana” [N=1,446 physicians worldwide, polled on the New England Journal of Medicine website] |
New England Journal of Medicine | 2013, May 30 | 76% | 0% | 24% |
| New Hampshire Poll – “Do you support or oppose allowing doctors in New Hampshire to prescribe small amounts of marijuana for patients suffering from serious illnesses?” [N=578 randomly selected NH adults. MoE+/-4.1%] |
WMUR Granite State Poll and University of New Hampshire Survey Center | 2013, Feb. 12 | 79% | 6% | 14% |
| California Poll – “Regardless of how you feel towards marijuana in general, do you favor or oppose allowing patients with terminal or debilitating conditions to possess and consume marijuana if their doctors recommend it?” [N=1,002 registered California voters, polled in a random telephone survey. MoE+/-3.5%] |
USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences/Los Angeles Times | 2012, May 17-21 | 80% | 3% | 17% |
| National Poll – “Should doctors be allowed to prescribe marijuana for serious illnesses?” [N=1,033 adults nationwide, polled in a random telephone survey. MoE+/-3%] |
CBS News | 2011, Oct. 28-31 | 77% | 6% | 17% |
| National Poll – “Favor legalization for medical use?” [N=1,458 adults (over 18), polled in a random telephone survey. MoE+/-2.5%] |
Hawkeye Poll Cooperative at the University of Iowa | 2010, Nov. 3-11 | 65% | 8% | 27% |
| Arizona Initiative (Proposition 203) – Would allow qualifying patients to use medical marijuana. It would also establish a registry identification program and set rules for nonprofit medical marijuana dispensaries. |
State Vote | 2010, Nov. 2 | 50.13% | N/A | 49.87% |
| South Dakota Initiative (Measure 13) – “An Initiated Measure to authorize the possession, use and cultivation of marijuana by and for persons with specified debilitating medical conditions registered with the Department of health.” |
State Vote | 2010, Nov. 2 | 36.69% | N/A | 63.31% |
| National Poll – “Would you favor or oppose making marijuana legally available for doctors to prescribe in order to reduce pain and suffering?” [N=1,025 adults, aged 18+, living in the continental US, selected using random-digit dial sampling. MoE+/-4%.] |
Gallup Organization | Oct. 7-10, 2010 | 70% | 27% | 3% |
| Iowa Poll – “Do you favor or oppose the legalization of medical marijuana in Iowa?” [N=unknown] |
KCCI News Channel 8 |
2010, June 3 |
62% |
5% |
33% |
| National Poll – “Do you favor, oppose or neither favor nor oppose legalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana for medical purposes?” [N=1,001 adults, polled in a random telephone survey. MoE+/-4.3%] |
Associated Press / CNBC | 2010, Apr. 7-12 | 60% | 12% | 28% |
| Iowa Poll – “Do you favor or oppose allowing medical marijuana in Iowa?” [N=805] |
Des Moines Register | 2010, Feb. 16 | 64% | 3% | 33% |
| National Poll – “Do you think doctors should or should not be allowed to prescribe marijuana for medical purposes to treat their patients?” [N=1,083 adults, polled in a random telephone survey. MoE+/-3.5%] |
ABC News / Washington Post | 2010, Jan. 15 | 81% | 1% | 18% |
| Michigan Initiative (Proposal 1) – A legislative initiative to permit the use and cultivation of marijuana for specified medical conditions. |
State Vote | 2008, Nov. 4 |
63% | N/A | 37% |
| South Dakota Initiative (Measure 4) – Removes state-level criminal penalties for medical marijuana use, possession and cultivation |
State vote | 2006, Nov. 7 | 48% | N/A | 52% |
| Wisconsin Poll – Under Wisconsin law, the use of marijuana is illegal, including for medical purposes. Currently in the Wisconsin legislature, there is a bill pending that would allow people with cancer, multiple sclerosis, or other serious illnesses to use marijuana for medical purposes, as long as their physician approves. Do you support or oppose this bill?” [N=600 randomly selected Wisconsin residents, in a telephone interview from June 11-22, 2005. MoE+/- 3.97%]
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Chamberlain Research Consultants for Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) | 2005, July | 75.7%
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18.2% |
6.2% |
| MPP National Poll – A. “Should the federal government prosecute medical marijuana patients now that it has been given the okay to do so by the U.S. Supreme Court?” B. “Do you think adults should be allowed to legally use marijuana for medical purposes if their doctor recommends it, or do you think that marijuana should remain illegal even for medical purposes?” [N=732 registered voters nationwide, in a random sample interviewed by telephone on June 8-11, 2005. MoE+/-3.7%] |
Mason-Dixon Polling | 2005, June | 68% 65%
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16% 15% |
16% 20% |
| Montana Initiative (Initiative 148) – A legislative initiative to permit the use and cultivation of marijuana for specified medical conditions. |
State Vote | 2004, Nov. 2 |
62% | N/A | 38% |
| AARP National Poll – “Should adults be allowed to legally use marijuana for medical purposes if a physician recommends it?” [N=1,706 adults, age 45 and older, polled in a random telephone survey conducted Nov. 10-21, 2004. MoE+/-2.5%]
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ICR Poll | 2004, Nov. | 72%
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| Texas Poll – “Would you favor or oppose a bill in the Texas Legislature that would allow people with cancer and other serious illnesses to use their own marijuana for medical purposes, as long as their physician approves?” [N=900 adults, polled in a random telephone survey conducted Oct. 11-28, 2004. MoE+/-3.3%]
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Poll by Scripps Research Center in Abilene, for Texans For Medical Marijuana | 2004, Oct. | 75% |
6% |
19% |
| California Poll – A. “Do you favor or oppose implementation of Proposition 215, to allow for the medical use of marijuana in California?” B. Response by Democrats C. Response by Republicans D. Response by Non-partisans/others [N=500 registered voters, a telephone survey conducted Jan. 5-13, 2004 in English and Spanish, among a random sample. MoE+/-4.5%]
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Field Poll | 2004, Jan. |
74% 83% 63% 73%
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2% 1% 4% 0%
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24% 16% 33% 27%
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| Description of Voting or Polling Question | Vote or Poll by | Date | Results | ||
| N = Number of individuals polled; MoE+/- = Estimated margin of error; Not available for all polls |
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Pro to Med. MJ | Neutral or Don’t Know | Con to Med. MJ |
| New Hampshire Poll – A. “Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree that federal law should be changed so that people with cancer, AIDS, and other serious illnesses can use medical marijuana legally with the approval of their physician?” B. “In thinking about the New Hampshire presidential primary, would you be much more likely, somewhat more likely, somewhat less likely, or much less likely to vote for a presidential candidate who takes a position in favor of the medical use of marijuana, or would it make no difference?” C. “Last year, Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean blocked a medical marijuana bill from becoming law when he was governor of Vermont. The bill would have protected seriously ill patients from arrest if they are using medical marijuana with the approval of their doctors. Knowing this about Howard Dean, are you much more likely, somewhat more likely, somewhat less likely, or much less likely to vote for him in the Jan. primary election, or would it make no difference?” D. “Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry says he supports the medical use of marijuana. Knowing this about John Kerry, are you much more likely, somewhat more likely, somewhat less likely, or much less likely to vote for him in the Jan. primary election, or would it make no difference?” E. “Howard Dean says there’s no proof that medical marijuana is effective medicine. But supporters of medical marijuana say it is effective medicine and we shouldn’t be arresting people for the simple act of taking their medicine. Who do you agree with most — Howard Dean or supports of the medical use of marijuana?” [N=501 likely Jan. 2004 Democratic primary voters from New Hampshire, polled Aug. 23 to 26, 2003. MoE+/-4.5%] |
Zogby International | 2003, Aug. |
84% 34% 10% 31% 74%
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2% 62% 63% 62% 11%
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14% 5% 28% 7% 15%
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| National Poll – “Do you think adults should be allowed to legally use marijuana for medical purposes if their doctor prescribes it or do you think that marijuana should remain illegal even for medical purposes?” [N=1,007 adults nationwide. MoE±3.1%] |
Harris Interactive for Time Magazine | 2002, Oct. | 80% | 3% | 17% |
| Arizona Poll – “Proposition 203 would change the punishment for possession of small amounts of marijuana from possible jail time to civil fines, create a medical marijuana registry card system authorizing medicinal use of marijuana for certain medical conditions and increase the maximum sentences for violent crimes while on drugs. Are you likely to vote in favor or against this proposition?” [N=569. MoE+/-4.2%] |
Social Research Laboratory | 2002, Sep. | 53% | 15% | 33% |
| Connecticut Poll – “Do you favor changing the law to allow people with cancer, AIDS, and other serious illnesses to use and grow their own marijuana for medical purposes, if they have approval of their physician?” [N=1,059. MoE+/-4%] |
Lucas Organization and Arlington Research Group | 2002, Mar. | 73% | 3.3% | 23.7% |
| Alaska Poll – A. “It is legal in your state for seriously ill patients to use and grow their own medical marijuana with the approval of their physician. What is your level of support for this law?” B. “If your own state legislators or members of Congress vote for a bill to allow seriously ill patients to use medical marijuana with the approval of their physicians, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for these elected officials in the Nov. general election?” C. “Suppose an initiative is placed on the Nov. ballot in your state that would make it legal for medical clinics or non-profit organizations to buy medical marijuana from farmers and sell it to seriously ill patients. What is your level of support for this ballot measure?” D. “Suppose an initiative on the Nov. ballot would make medical marijuana distribution and sales legal under your state’s law, while it would remain illegal under federal law. What is your level of support for such a ballot measure?” E. “Suppose an initiative is placed on the Nov. ballot that would require your state government to grow and distribute marijuana to seriously ill patients who have the approval of their physicians. What is your level of support for this ballot measure?” |
Lucas Organization and Arlington Research Group | 2002, Feb. |
74.3% 71.4% 70.8% 63.6% 65.5%
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3.1% 7.9% 2.1% 8.7% 3.8%
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22.6% 20.7% 26.0% 27.7% 30.7%
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| Description of Voting or Polling Question | Vote or Poll by | Date | Results | ||
| N = Number of individuals polled; MoE+/- = Estimated margin of error; Not available for all polls |
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Pro to Med. MJ | Neutral or Don’t Know | Con to Med. MJ |
| Arizona Poll – A. “Suppose an initiative is placed on the Nov. ballot that would remove the threat of arrest and all other penalties for seriously ill patients who use and grow their own medical marijuana with the approval of their physicians. What is your level of support for this ballot measure?” B. “If your own state legislators or members of Congress vote for a bill to allow seriously ill patients to use medical marijuana with the approval of their physicians, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for these elected officials in the Nov. general election?” C. “Suppose an initiative is placed on the Nov. ballot in your state that would make it legal for medical clinics or non-profit organizations to buy medical marijuana from farmers and sell it to seriously ill patients. What is your level of support for this ballot measure?” D. “Suppose an initiative on the Nov. ballot would make medical marijuana distribution and sales legal under your state’s law, while it would remain illegal under federal law. What is your level of support for such a ballot measure?” E. “Suppose an initiative is placed on the Nov. ballot that would require your state government to grow and distribute marijuana to seriously ill patients who have the approval of their physicians. What is your level of support for this ballot measure?” |
Lucas Organization and Arlington Research Group | 2002, Feb. |
72.3% 71.3% 68.2% 62.4% 64.5%
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4.6% 7.6% 3.3% 7.6% 4.5%
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23.1% 21.1% 28.5% 30.0% 31.0%
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| Colorado Poll – A. “It is legal in your state for seriously ill patients to use and grow their own medical marijuana with the approval of their physician. What is your level of support for this law?” B. “If your own state legislators or members of Congress vote for a bill to allow seriously ill patients to use medical marijuana with the approval of their physicians, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for these elected officials in the Nov. general election?” C. “Suppose an initiative is placed on the Nov. ballot in your state that would make it legal for medical clinics or non-profit organizations to buy medical marijuana from farmers and sell it to seriously ill patients. What is your level of support for this ballot measure?” D. “Suppose an initiative on the Nov. ballot would make medical marijuana distribution and sales legal under your state’s law, while it would remain illegal under federal law. What is your level of support for such a ballot measure?” E. “Suppose an initiative is placed on the Nov. ballot that would require your state government to grow and distribute marijuana to seriously ill patients who have the approval of their physicians. What is your level of support for this ballot measure?” |
Lucas Organization and Arlington Research Group | 2002, Feb. |
76.9% 73.2% 72.7% 63.6% 64.4%
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2.3% 8.0% 2.5% 8.3% 5.4%
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20.8% 18.8% 24.8% 28.2% 30.2%
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| Montana Poll – A. “Suppose an initiative is placed on the Nov. ballot that would remove the threat of arrest and all other penalties for seriously ill patients who use and grow their own medical marijuana with the approval of their physicians. What is your level of support for this ballot measure?” B. “If your own state legislators or members of Congress vote for a bill to allow seriously ill patients to use medical marijuana with the approval of their physicians, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for these elected officials in the Nov. general election?” C. “Suppose an initiative is placed on the Nov. ballot in your state that would make it legal for medical clinics or non-profit organizations to buy medical marijuana from farmers and sell it to seriously ill patients. What is your level of support for this ballot measure?” D. “Suppose an initiative on the Nov. ballot would make medical marijuana distribution and sales legal under your state’s law, while it would remain illegal under federal law. What is your level of support for such a ballot measure?” E. “Suppose an initiative is placed on the Nov. ballot that would require your state government to grow and distribute marijuana to seriously ill patients who have the approval of their physicians. What is your level of support for this ballot measure?” |
Lucas Organization and Arlington Research Group | 2002, Feb. |
65.6% 66.1% 64.6% 57.8% 59.0%
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4.0% 9.5% 4.7% 8.2% 6.5%
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30.3% 24.4% 30.7% 34.0% 34.5%
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| Nebraska Poll – A. “Suppose an initiative is placed on the Nov. ballot that would remove the threat of arrest and all other penalties for seriously ill patients who use and grow their own medical marijuana with the approval of their physicians. What is your level of support for this ballot measure?” B. “If your own state legislators or members of Congress vote for a bill to allow seriously ill patients to use medical marijuana with the approval of their physicians, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for these elected officials in the Nov. general election?” C. “Suppose an initiative is placed on the Nov. ballot in your state that would make it legal for medical clinics or non-profit organizations to buy medical marijuana from farmers and sell it to seriously ill patients. What is your level of support for this ballot measure?” D. “Suppose an initiative on the Nov. ballot would make medical marijuana distribution and sales legal under your state’s law, while it would remain illegal under federal law. What is your level of support for such a ballot measure?” E. “Suppose an initiative is placed on the Nov. ballot that would require your state government to grow and distribute marijuana to seriously ill patients who have the approval of their physicians. What is your level of support for this ballot measure?” |
Lucas Organization and Arlington Research Group | 2002, Feb. |
63.6% 60.1% 58.3% 51.4% 55.9%
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3.9% 11.7% 6.1% 10.7% 6.1%
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32.5% 28.1% 35.6% 37.9% 38.0%
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| Nevada Poll – A. “It is legal in your state for seriously ill patients to use and grow their own medical marijuana with the approval of their physician. What is your level of support for this law?” B. “If your own state legislators or members of Congress vote for a bill to allow seriously ill patients to use medical marijuana with the approval of their physicians, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for these elected officials in the Nov. general election?” C. “Suppose an initiative is placed on the Nov. ballot in your state that would make it legal for medical clinics or non-profit organizations to buy medical marijuana from farmers and sell it to seriously ill patients. What is your level of support for this ballot measure?” D. “Suppose an initiative on the Nov. ballot would make medical marijuana distribution and sales legal under your state’s law, while it would remain illegal under federal law. What is your level of support for such a ballot measure?” E. “Suppose an initiative is placed on the Nov. ballot that would require your state government to grow and distribute marijuana to seriously ill patients who have the approval of their physicians. What is your level of support for this ballot measure?” |
Lucas Organization and Arlington Research Group | 2002, Feb. |
78.6% 77.4% 74.2% 67.9% 73.4%
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3.1% 6.3% 2.7% 7.0% 3.6%
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18.2% 16.3% 23.1% 25.1% 23.0%
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| Description of Voting or Polling Question | Vote or Poll by | Date | Results | ||
| N = Number of individuals polled; MoE+/- = Estimated margin of error; Not available for all polls |
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Pro to Med. MJ | Neutral or Don’t Know | Con to Med. MJ |
| North Dakota Poll – A. “Suppose an initiative is placed on the Nov. ballot that would remove the threat of arrest and all other penalties for seriously ill patients who use and grow their own medical marijuana with the approval of their physicians. What is your level of support for this ballot measure?” B. “If your own state legislators or members of Congress vote for a bill to allow seriously ill patients to use medical marijuana with the approval of their physicians, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for these elected officials in the Nov. general election?” C. “Suppose an initiative is placed on the Nov. ballot in your state that would make it legal for medical clinics or non-profit organizations to buy medical marijuana from farmers and sell it to seriously ill patients. What is your level of support for this ballot measure?” D. “Suppose an initiative on the Nov. ballot would make medical marijuana distribution and sales legal under your state’s law, while it would remain illegal under federal law. What is your level of support for such a ballot measure?” E. “Suppose an initiative is placed on the Nov. ballot that would require your state government to grow and distribute marijuana to seriously ill patients who have the approval of their physicians. What is your level of support for this ballot measure?” |
Lucas Organization and Arlington Research Group | 2002, Feb. |
63.3% 63.2% 59.7% 53.3% 57.5%
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7.2% 10.6% 5.2% 9.8% 6.6%
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29.5% 26.2% 35.1% 36.9% 36.0%
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| Oregon Poll – A. “It is legal in your state for seriously ill patients to use and grow their own medical marijuana with the approval of their physician. What is your level of support for this law?” B. “If your own state legislators or members of Congress vote for a bill to allow seriously ill patients to use medical marijuana with the approval of their physicians, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for these elected officials in the Nov. general election?” C. “Suppose an initiative is placed on the Nov. ballot in your state that would make it legal for medical clinics or non-profit organizations to buy medical marijuana from farmers and sell it to seriously ill patients. What is your level of support for this ballot measure?” D. “Suppose an initiative on the Nov. ballot would make medical marijuana distribution and sales legal under your state’s law, while it would remain illegal under federal law. What is your level of support for such a ballot measure?” E. “Suppose an initiative is placed on the Nov. ballot that would require your state government to grow and distribute marijuana to seriously ill patients who have the approval of their physicians. What is your level of support for this ballot measure?” |
Lucas Organization and Arlington Research Group | 2002, Feb. |
76.5% 72.5% 69.1% 62.8% 64.4%
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2.5% 7.0% 4.0% 8.3% 5.2%
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21.0% 20.5% 26.9% 28.9% 30.3%
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| South Dakota Poll – A. “Suppose an initiative is placed on the Nov. ballot that would remove the threat of arrest and all other penalties for seriously ill patients who use and grow their own medical marijuana with the approval of their physicians. What is your level of support for this ballot measure?” B. “If your own state legislators or members of Congress vote for a bill to allow seriously ill patients to use medical marijuana with the approval of their physicians, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for these elected officials in the Nov. general election?” C. “Suppose an initiative is placed on the Nov. ballot in your state that would make it legal for medical clinics or non-profit organizations to buy medical marijuana from farmers and sell it to seriously ill patients. What is your level of support for this ballot measure?” D. “Suppose an initiative on the Nov. ballot would make medical marijuana distribution and sales legal under your state’s law, while it would remain illegal under federal law. What is your level of support for such a ballot measure?” E. “Suppose an initiative is placed on the Nov. ballot that would require your state government to grow and distribute marijuana to seriously ill patients who have the approval of their physicians. What is your level of support for this ballot measure?” |
Lucas Organization and Arlington Research Group | 2002, Feb. |
63.6% 60.5% 59.1% 53.3% 55.4%
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5.8% 11.9% 7.0% 10.2% 7.7%
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30.6% 27.6% 34.0% 36.4% 36.9%
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| Vermont Poll – “Do you support changing the law to allow people with cancer, AIDS and other serious illnesses to use and grow their own marijuana for medical purposes, if they have approval of their physicians?” [N=1,011 Voters] |
Lucas Organization and Arlington Research Group | 2002, Feb. | 75.5% | 2.5% | 22.0% |
| Wisconsin Poll – “Do you support the Wisconsin state legislature passing a law to allow seriously ill or terminally ill patients to use marijuana for medical purposes if supported by their physician?” [N=600. MoE+/-4%] |
Chamberlain Research | 2002, Feb. | 80.3% | 3.7% | 16.0% |
| Description of Voting or Polling Question | Vote or Poll by | Date | Results | ||
| N = Number of individuals polled; MoE+/- = Estimated margin of error; Not available for all polls |
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Pro to Med. MJ | Neutral or Don’t Know | Con to Med. MJ |
| Wyoming Poll – A. “Suppose an initiative is placed on the Nov. ballot that would remove the threat of arrest and all other penalties for seriously ill patients who use and grow their own medical marijuana with the approval of their physicians. What is your level of support for this ballot measure?” B. “If your own state legislators or members of Congress vote for a bill to allow seriously ill patients to use medical marijuana with the approval of their physicians, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for these elected officials in the Nov. general election?” C. “Suppose an initiative is placed on the Nov. ballot in your state that would make it legal for medical clinics or non-profit organizations to buy medical marijuana from farmers and sell it to seriously ill patients. What is your level of support for this ballot measure?” D. “Suppose an initiative on the Nov. ballot would make medical marijuana distribution and sales legal under your state’s law, while it would remain illegal under federal law. What is your level of support for such a ballot measure?” E. “Suppose an initiative is placed on the Nov. ballot that would require your state government to grow and distribute marijuana to seriously ill patients who have the approval of their physicians. What is your level of support for this ballot measure?” |
Lucas Organization and Arlington Research Group | 2002, Feb. |
65.3% 64.7% 61.9% 55.1% 56.0%
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3.7% 7.1% 2.9% 7.3% 5.1%
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31.0% 28.2% 35.2% 37.6% 38.9%
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| National Poll – “Should the use of medical marijuana be allowed?” |
Center for Substance Abuse Research, Univ. of Maryland | 2002, Jan. | 70% | not stated | not stated |
| Maryland Poll – “Are you more likely or less likely to support a candidate who backs allowing patients to use medical marijuana?” |
Gonzales/Arscott Research | 2002, Jan. | 37% | 45% | 18% |
| National Poll – “Do you strongly support, somewhat support, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose the use of federal law enforcement agencies to close patient cooperatives in California and other states where medical marijuana is legal under state law?” [N=1,024 likely votes nationwide. MoE+/-3.2%] |
Zogby International for NORML | 2001, Dec. | 67% | 6% | 27% |
| Arkansas Poll – “Do you support legalizing marijuana for medical use under a doctor’s supervision?” [N=787 Arkansas Residents] |
University of Arkansas Survey Research Center | 2001, Oct. | 63% | 5% | 32% |
| Description of Voting or Polling Question | Vote or Poll by | Date | Results | ||
| N = Number of individuals polled; MoE+/- = Estimated margin of error; Not available for all polls |
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Pro to Med. MJ | Neutral or Don’t Know | Con to Med. MJ |
| Virginia Poll – “Do you agree that doctors should be legally allowed to prescribe marijuana for medical use when it reduces pain from cancer treatment or for other illnesses?” [N=686 Virginians. MoE+/-3%] |
Virginia Tech Center for Survey Research | 2001, June | 75% | not stated | not stated |
| Maryland Poll – ”Do you believe that doctors should be able to prescribe marijuana to AIDS and cancer patients, or should possession of marijuana remain a criminal offense in all cases?” [N=836 Registered Voters. MoE+/-3.5%] |
Gonzales/Arscott Research | 2001, May | 66% | 6% | 28% |
| National Poll (Physicians) – “Should doctors be able to legally prescribe marijuana as medical therapy?” [N=960 physicians nationwide] |
Researchers at Rhode Island Hospital for presentation to American Society of Addiction Medicine | 2001, Apr. | 36% | 26% | 38% |
| National Poll – “Regardless of what you think about the personal non-medical use of marijuana, do you think doctors should or should not be allowed to prescribe marijuana for medical purposes to treat their patients?” [N=1,513 adults nationwide. MoE+/-3%] |
Pew Research Center | 2001, Mar. | 73% | 6% | 21% |
| New Mexico Poll – “Do you strongly support or somewhat support the use of medical marijuana for seriously ill patients?” [N=504 Registered Voters. MoE+/-4.4%] |
Research Polling, Inc. | 2001, Mar. | 77% | 7% | 16% |
| Description of Voting or Polling Question | Vote or Poll by | Date | Results | ||
| N = Number of individuals polled; MoE+/- = Estimated margin of error; Not available for all polls |
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Pro to Med. MJ | Neutral or Don’t Know | Con to Med. MJ |
| Minnesota Poll – ”Please tell me if you favor or oppose legalizing the use of marijuana for medical purposes.” [N=600 Adults. MoE+/-4%] |
Lazarus Strategic Services | 2001, Jan. | 59% | 7% | 34% |
| South Dakota poll – “If a seriously ill patient has a doctor’s approval to use marijuana for medical purposes, do you think that patient should be arrested and sent to prison for using marijuana on his or her doctor’s advice?” [A “no” vote is reflected here as “Pro” to Med. MJ.] [N=505 registered voters] |
Creative Broadcast Systems, Inc. | 2001, Jan. | 95.2% | 0.1% | 4.7% |
| South Dakota Poll – “Would you favor a change in South Dakota law so that seriously ill people — with a doctor’s approval — can use medical marijuana legally without fearing the possibility of being arrested?” [N=505 registered voters] |
Creative Broadcast Systems, Inc. | 2001, Jan. | 81.2% | 0.0% | 18.8% |
| Nevada Initiative (Question 9) – removes state-level criminal penalties for medical marijuana use, possession and cultivation. |
State Vote | 2000, Nov. | 65% | N/A | 35% |
| Colorado Initiative (Amendment 20) – removed state-level criminal penalties for medical marijuana use, possession and cultivation. |
State Vote | 2000, Nov. | 54% | N/A | 46% |
| Colorado Poll – “Do you support legalizing marijuana for medical use under a doctor’s supervision?” |
Denver Post, 9 News, KOA Radio | 2000, Oct. | 67% | 5% | 28% |
| Colorado Poll – “Do you support legalizing marijuana for medical use under a doctor’s supervision?” |
Denver Rocky Mountain News, News 4 | 2000, Sep. | 71% | not stated | not stated |
| Nevada Poll – “Do you support legalizing marijuana for medical use under a doctor’s supervision?” [N=627 Registered Voters. MoE+/-3.6%] |
Mason-Dixon Research Poll | 2000, Sep. | 63% | 9% | 28% |
| Hawaii Poll – “Should the state legislature pass a law in Hawaii to allow seriously or terminally ill patients to use marijuana for medical purposes, if supported by their medical doctor?” [N=703 registered voters. MoE+/-3.7%] |
QMark Research & Polling on behalf of The Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii. | 2000, Feb. | 77% | 2% | 21% |
| Maryland Poll – “Should physicians be allowed to prescribe marijuana for medical use?” [N=933. MoE+/-3%] |
Center for Substance Abuse Research at Univ. of Maryland | 2000, Jan. | 73% | 3% | 24% |
Thanks to Marijuana Policy Project, Americans For Medical Rights, The Ohio Patient Network and The White House’s Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) for the research and statistics they sent us for inclusion in this work.
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