Votes and Polls on Medical Marijuana

Below are 23 years of election and polling questions about whether Americans support the legalization of medical marijuana. Responses that “strongly support” and “somewhat support” medical marijuana were combined as “Pro to medical marijuana,” while responses that “strongly oppose” and “somewhat oppose” were combined as “Con to medical marijuana.”

2022

Dallas Morning News & University of Texas at Tyler: Sep. 6-13, 2022

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

1,268 registered voters in Texas

Question:

“Do you support or oppose the legalization of marijuana in Texas for medical use?”

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Nebraska Annual Social Indicators Survey, published in the Journal of Drug Issues: May 17, 2022

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

8,000 households in Nebraska

Question:

Support for legalizing medical marijuana

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BenchMark Research: April 8-11, 2022

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

950 registered Republican voters in South Carolina

Question:

“Do you support or oppose allowing patients who suffer from an approved list of conditions to have access to medical marijuana if approved by their doctor?”

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WGHP, The Hill, & Emerson College: April 2-4, 2022

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

1,047 registered voters for the General Election and 508 for the Republican primary in North Carolina

Question:

“Should marijuana be legal for medical purposes?”

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2021

Pew Research Center: Apr. 5-11, 2021

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

5,109 adults nationwide

Question:

“Which comes closer to your view about the use of marijuana by adults?
It should be legal for medical AND recreational use
It should be legal for medical use ONLY
It should NOT be legal”

[Editor’s Note: in this case, responses for “medical and recreational” as well as “medical use only” were counted as pro medical marijuana.]

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Starboard Communications: Feb. 16-19, 2021

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

801 registered voters in South Carolina

Question:

“[D]o you support or oppose allowing patients in South Carolina who suffer from serious
medical conditions to use medical marijuana if their doctors recommend it?”

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Starboard Communications: Jan. 29-31, 2021.

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

1,455 North Carolina residents

Question:

“Do you oppose or support the legalization of marijuana, for medical purposes, in North
Carolina?”

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2020

Wyoming Survey and Analysis Center (WYSAC) at the University of Wyoming: Dec. 7, 2020

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

614 Wyoming residents

Question:

“Do you support or oppose allowing adults in Wyoming to legally use marijuana for medical purposes if their doctor prescribes it?”

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Nexstar Media Group & Emerson College: Sep. 2020

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

Unknown number of adults in North Carolina

Question:

“Should marijuana be legalized in North Carolina for medicinal purposes?”

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Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky (conducted by the Institute for Policy Research at the University of Cincinnati) Poll: Feb. 2020

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

1,559 adults in Kentucky

Question:

“Do you favor or oppose the Commonwealth of Kentucky allowing patients to buy and use marijuana for medical purposes if their doctors recommend it?”

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2019

Pew Research Center: Sep. 3-15, 2019

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

2,474 people nationwide

Question:

“Which comes closer to your view about the use of marijuana by adults?”

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Axios and SurveyMonkey: June 6-9, 2019

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

4,486 adults nationwide

Question:

“Do you support or oppose allowing adults to legally use marijuana for medical purposes if their doctor prescribes it?”

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Quinnipiac University: Mar. 1-4, 2019

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

1,120 voters nationwide

Question:

“Do you support or oppose allowing adults to legally use marijuana for medical purposes if their doctor prescribes it?”

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Benchmark Research: Jan. 2019

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

400 South Carolina adults

Question:

Support for legalizing medical marijuana

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2018

Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy: Dec. 6-10, 2018

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

625 registered voters in South Carolina

Question:

“Do you support or oppose allowing adults to legally use marijuana for medical purposes if their doctor prescribes it?”

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Missouri Scout: Aug. 8-9, 2018

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

1,785 likely 2018 General Election voters in Missouri

Question:

“Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to allow the use of marijuana for medical purposes, and create regulations and licensing procedures for marijuana and marijuana facilities?”

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Quinnipiac University: Apr. 26, 2018

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

1,193 voters nationwide

Question:

“Do you support or oppose allowing adults to legally use marijuana for medical purposes if their doctor prescribes it?”

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Dan Jones & Associates: Feb. 9-16, 2018

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

609 adults in Utah

Question:

“Do you support or oppose legalizing doctor-prescribed use of non-smoking medical marijuana for certain diseases and pain relief.”

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Selzer and Co. of Des Moines: Jan. 28-31, 2018

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

801 adults in Iowa

Question:

Support for medical marijuana

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2017

Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy: Dec. 6-19, 2017

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

625 registered South Carolina voters

Question:

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?”

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Elon University: Apr. 18-21, 2017

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

506 registered North Carolina voters likely to participate in the Nov. 2018 election

Question:

“Would you [support] or [oppose] the legalization of marijuana, for medical purposes only, in North Carolina?”

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Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates: Feb. 17-19, 2017

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

402 Utah voters likely to participate in the Nov. 2018 election

Question:

“Do you support allowing doctors to recommend marijuana to patients who need it?”

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2016

News 13 (Orlando) & Bay News 9 (Tampa Bay): Mar. 9, 2016

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

1,961 Florida voters likely to participate in the Nov. 2016 election

Question:

“How would you vote this November on Amendment 2, which would legalize medical marijuana for those with certain medical conditions?”

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UtahPolicy.com & Dan Jones and Associates: Feb. 10-15, 2016

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

625 Utah adults

Question:

“Do you favor or oppose legalizing medical marijuana, prescribed by licensed doctors?”

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2015

UtahPolicy.com & Dan Jones and Associates: Nov. 5-15, 2015

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

624 Utah adults

Question:

“Do you favor or oppose legalizing medical marijuana, prescribed by licensed doctors?”

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Harris Poll: May 7, 2015

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

2,221 adults nationwide

Question:

“Would you support or oppose the legalization of marijuana for the following purposes [medical treatment] in your state?”

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Talk Business & Politics, Hendrix College, & Impact Management Group: Aug. 20-23, 2015

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

400 Arkansas residents

Question:

“Do you agree or disagree that adults should be allowed to legally use marijuana for medical purposes if a physician prescribes it?”

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Quinnipiac University: Mar. 17-28, 2015

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

1,087 self-identified registered voters in Florida

Question:

“Do you support or oppose allowing adults in Florida to legally use marijuana for medical purposes if their doctor prescribes it?”

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Quinnipiac University: Mar. 17-28, 2015

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

1,077 self-identified registered voters in Ohio

Question:

“Do you support or oppose allowing adults in Florida to legally use marijuana for medical purposes if their doctor prescribes it?”

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Quinnipiac University: Mar. 17-28, 2015

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

1,036 self-identified registered voters in Pennsylvania

Question:

“Do you support or oppose allowing adults in Florida to legally use marijuana for medical purposes if their doctor prescribes it?”

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UtahPolicy.com & Dan Jones and Associates: Mar. 3-5, 2015

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

406 registered Utah voters

Question:

“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?”

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Libertas Institute and Drug Policy Project of Utah: Feb. 26-28, 2015

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

400 likely voters in Utah

Question:

“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?”

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Des Moines Register Iowa Poll: Feb. 15-18, 2015

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

807 Iowa residents

Question:

“Legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes in Iowa.”

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2014

University of Wyoming Department of Political Science, Wyoming Public Radio, & Wyoming Survey and Analysis Center: Dec. 3, 2014

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

768 Wyoming residents

Question:

Do you support adult use of marijuana if prescribed by a physician?

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Florida General Election: Nov. 4, 2014

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

5,831,151 Florida voters as of Nov. 5, 2014, 10pm PST

Question:

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.”

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Bob Graham Center for Public Service, University of Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research, Tampa Bay Times, & Bay News 9: Sep. 4, 2014

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

920 registered voters in Florida

Question:

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?

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Quinnipiac University: May 5, 2014

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

1,413 registered voters in Florida

Question:

“Do you support or oppose allowing adults in Florida to legally use marijuana for medical purposes if their doctor prescribes it?”

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2013

Quinnipiac University: Nov. 21, 2013

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

1,646 registered voters in Florida

Question:

“Do you support or oppose allowing adults in Florida to legally use marijuana for medical purposes if their doctor prescribes it?”

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New England Journal of Medicine: May 30, 2013

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

1,446 physicians worldwide

Question:

“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”

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WMUR Granite State Poll & University of New Hampshire Survey Center: Feb. 12, 2013

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

578 randomly selected New Hampshire adults

Question:

“Do you support or oppose allowing doctors in New Hampshire to prescribe small amounts of marijuana for patients suffering from serious illnesses?”

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USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences & Los Angeles Times: Feb. 12, 2013

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

1,002 registered California voters

Question:

“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?”

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2012

Reason/Rupe: Sep. 13-17, 2012

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

1006 adults nationwide

Question:

“Do you think it should be legal or illegal for doctors to prescribe medical marijuana for their patients?”

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Quinnipiac University: Mar. 21, 2012

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

1,622 registered voters in Connecticut

Question:

“There is a proposal in the state legislature that would allow adults to legally use marijuana for medical purposes if their doctor prescribes it. Do you think this is a good idea or a bad idea?”

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2011

CBS News: Oct. 28-31, 2011

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

1,033 adults nationwide

Question:

“Should doctors be allowed to prescribe marijuana for serious illnesses?”

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Quinnipiac University: Mar. 10, 2011

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

1,693 registered voters in Connecticut

Question:

“There is a proposal in the state legislature that would allow adults to legally use marijuana for medical purposes if their doctor prescribes it. Do you think this is a good idea or a bad idea?”

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2010

Hawkeye Poll Cooperative at the University of Iowa: Nov. 3-11, 2010

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

1,458 adults nationwide

Question:

“Favor legalization for medical use?”

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Arizona Election: Nov. 2, 2010

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

Arizona voters

Question:

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.

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South Dakota Election: Nov. 2, 2010

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

South Dakota voters

Question:

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.”

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Gallup Organization: Oct. 7-10, 2010

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

1,025 adults living in the continental US

Question:

“Would you favor or oppose making marijuana legally available for doctors to prescribe in order to reduce pain and suffering?”

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KCCI News Channel 8: June 3, 2010

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

Unknown number of Iowa residents

Question:

“Do you favor or oppose the legalization of medical marijuana in Iowa?”

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Associated Press & CNBC: Apr. 7-12, 2010

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

1,001 adults nationwide

Question:

“Do you favor, oppose or neither favor nor oppose legalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana for medical purposes?”

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Des Moines Register: Feb. 16, 2010

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

805 Iowa residents

Question:

“Do you favor or oppose allowing medical marijuana in Iowa?”

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ABC News & Washington Post: Jan. 15, 2010

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

1,083 adults nationwide

Question:

“Do you think doctors should or should not be allowed to prescribe marijuana for medical purposes to treat their patients?”

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2009

ProCon did not find votes or polls for 2009.

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2008

Michigan Election: Nov. 4, 2008

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

Michigan voters

Question:

Proposal 1: A legislative initiative to permit the use and cultivation of marijuana for specified medical conditions.

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2007

ProCon did not find votes or polls for 2007.

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2006

South Dakota Election: Nov. 7, 2006

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

South Dakota voters

Question:

Measure 4: Removes state-level criminal penalties for medical marijuana use, possession and cultivation

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2005

Chamberlain Research Consultants for Marijuana Policy Project (MPP): July 2005

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

600 Wisconsin residents

Question:

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?”

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Mason-Dixon Polling & Marijuana Policy Project: June 2005

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

732 registered voters nationwide

Question:

“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?”

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2004

Montana Election: Nov. 2, 2004

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

Montana voters

Question:

Initiative 148: A legislative initiative to permit the use and cultivation of marijuana for specified medical conditions.

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AARP National Poll by ICR Poll: Nov. 2004

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

1,706 adults, age 45 and older, nationwide

Question:

“Should adults be allowed to legally use marijuana for medical purposes if a physician recommends it?”

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Scripps Research Center in Abilene for Texans For Medical Marijuana: Nov. 2004

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

900 adult Texas residents

Question:

“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?”

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Field Poll: Jan. 2004

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

500 registered California voters

Question:

“Do you favor or oppose implementation of Proposition 215, to allow for the medical use of marijuana in California?”

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2003

Zogby International: Aug. 2003

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

501 likely Jan. 2004 Democratic primary voters from New Hampshire

Question:

“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?”

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2002

Harris Interactive for Time Magazine: Oct. 2002

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

1,007 adults nationwide

Question:

“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?” 

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Social Research Laboratory: Sep. 2002

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

569 Arizona residents

Question:

“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?”

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Lucas Organization and Arlington Research Group: Mar. 2002

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

1,059 Connecticut residents

Question:

“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?”

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Lucas Organization and Arlington Research Group: Feb. 2002

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

Between 1,004 and 1,464 adults in Alaska

Question:

“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?”

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Lucas Organization and Arlington Research Group: Feb. 2002

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

Between 1,004 and 1,464 adults in Colorado

Question:

“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?

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Lucas Organization and Arlington Research Group: Feb. 2002

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

Between 1,004 and 1,464 adults in Arizona

Question:

“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?”

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Lucas Organization and Arlington Research Group: Feb. 2002

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

Between 1,004 and 1,464 adults in Montana

Question:

“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?”

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Lucas Organization and Arlington Research Group: Feb. 2002

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

Between 1,004 and 1,464 adults in Nebraska

Question:

“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?”

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Lucas Organization and Arlington Research Group: Feb. 2002

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

Between 1,004 and 1,464 adults in Nevada

Question:

“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?”

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Lucas Organization and Arlington Research Group: Feb. 2002

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

Between 1,004 and 1,464 adults in North Dakota

Question:

“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?”

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Lucas Organization and Arlington Research Group: Feb. 2002

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

Between 1,004 and 1,464 adults in Oregon

Question:

“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?”

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Lucas Organization and Arlington Research Group: Feb. 2002

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

Between 1,004 and 1,464 adults in South Dakota

Question:

“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?”

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Lucas Organization and Arlington Research Group: Feb. 2002

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

Between 1,004 and 1,464 adults in Vermont

Question:

“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?”

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Lucas Organization and Arlington Research Group: Feb. 2002

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

Between 1,004 and 1,464 adults in Wyoming

Question:

“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?”

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Chamberlain Research: Feb. 2002

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

600 Wisconsin residents

Question:

“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?”

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Center for Substance Abuse Research, University of Maryland: Jan. 2002

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

Unknown

Question:

“Should the use of medical marijuana be allowed?”

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Gonzales/Arscott Research: Jan. 2002

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

Unknown number of Maryland residents

Question:

“Are you more likely or less likely to support a candidate who backs allowing patients to use medical marijuana?”

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2001

Zogby International for NORML: Dec. 2001

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

1,024 likely voters nationwide

Question:

“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?”

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University of Arkansas Survey Research Center: Oct. 2001

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

787 Arkansas residents

Question:

“Do you support legalizing marijuana for medical use under a doctor’s supervision?”

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Virginia Tech Center for Survey Research: June 2001

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

686 Virginia residents

Question:

“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?”

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Gonzales/Arscott Research: May 2001

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

836 registered voters in Maryland

Question:

”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?”

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Researchers at Rhode Island Hospital for presentation to American Society of Addiction Medicine: Apr. 2001

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

960 physicians nationwide

Question:

“Should doctors be able to legally prescribe marijuana as medical therapy?”

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Pew Research Center: Mar. 2001

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

1,513 adults nationwide

Question:

“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?”

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Research Polling, Inc.: Mar. 2001

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

504 registered voters in New Mexico

Question:

“Do you strongly support or somewhat support the use of medical marijuana for seriously ill patients?”

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Lazarus Strategic Services: Jan. 2001

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

600 adults in Minnesota

Question:

“Please tell me if you favor or oppose legalizing the use of marijuana for medical purposes.”

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Creative Broadcast Systems, Inc.: Jan. 2001

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

505 registered voters in South Dakota

Question:

“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?”

[Editor’s Note: A “no” vote is reflected here as “pro” medical marijuana.]

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Creative Broadcast Systems, Inc.: Jan. 2001

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

505 registered voters in South Dakota

Question:

“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?”

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2000

Nevada Election: Nov. 2000

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

Nevada voters

Question:

(Question 9) – removes state-level criminal penalties for medical marijuana use, possession and cultivation.

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Colorado Election: Nov. 2000

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

Colorado voters

Question:

(Amendment 20) – removed state-level criminal penalties for medical marijuana use, possession and cultivation.

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Denver Post, 9 News, & KOA Radio: Oct. 2000

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

Unknown number of Colorado residents

Question:

“Do you support legalizing marijuana for medical use under a doctor’s supervision?”

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Denver Rocky Mountain News & News 4: Sep. 2000

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

Unknown number of Colorado residents

Question:

“Do you support legalizing marijuana for medical use under a doctor’s supervision?”

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Mason-Dixon Research Poll: Sep. 2000

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

627 registered voters in Nevada

Question:

“Do you support legalizing marijuana for medical use under a doctor’s supervision?”

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QMark Research & Polling on behalf of The Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii: Feb. 2000

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

703 registered voters in Hawaii

Question:

“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?”

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Center for Substance Abuse Research at University of Maryland: Jan. 2000

Individuals & Location(s) Polled:

933 Maryland residents

Question:

“Should physicians be allowed to prescribe marijuana for medical use?”

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