Key Takeaways
- CBD Oracle's meta-analysis of 70 polls found that support for cannabis legalization in the U.S. peaked at 71% in early 2022.
- Although support has slightly declined, it remains strong at around 62% as of mid-2024.
- Democrats and younger adults show higher support for legalization than Republicans and older adults.
- In Florida, polling suggests strong support for a legalization initiative, with recent figures indicating between 64% and 66% support.
CBD Oracle has published an extensive analysis of poll data on American support for cannabis legalization, revealing a peak of 71% in early 2022.
The analysis, which utilized Monte Carlo simulations of polls conducted over the past decade, indicates that while support has slightly declined in recent years, it remains strong.
According to a news release, this peak was the highest recorded over the period, though opposition to legalization continues to stay below 30%.
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The news release stated that the Monte Carlo analysis covered nationally representative polls from 2015 to 2024, accounting for both within-poll and between-poll variability.
The findings show support growing from 53% in 2015 to 62% by mid-2024, peaking at 71% early in 2022. Despite recent fluctuations, the trend underscores a strong and enduring public favor for cannabis legalization.
Lee Johnson from CBD Oracle emphasized that while support briefly exceeded 70%, it remains substantial.
The release noted that Democrats (71%) and independents (64%) show higher support for legalization compared to Republicans (48%).
Additionally, younger adults (66%) are more supportive than those over 45 (60%), though support levels are consistent across racial and gender groups.
The release also examined key states, including Florida, where a ballot initiative for cannabis legalization is set for a vote in November 2024.
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Polling data from 2023 shows 66% support, with 2024 polls indicating a slight decrease to 57%.
However, the release added that recent June polling suggests support remains between 64% and 66%, suggesting a strong likelihood of the initiative passing unless significant shifts occur.
More details in this news release.