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Description of Voting or Polling Question |
Vote or Polled by |
Date |
Results |
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Pro to Med. MJ |
Neutral or Don't Know |
Con to Med. MJ |
1. |
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)
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2005, July |
75.7% |
18.2% |
6.2% |
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%
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Mason-Dixon Polling
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2005, June |
68% 65% |
16% 15%
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16% 20%
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3. |
AARP National Poll - A. "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 November 10-21, 2004.
MoE+/-2.5%
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ICR Poll
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2004, Nov. |
72% |
Not shown
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Not shown
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4. |
Texas Poll - A. "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 October 11-28, 2004.
MoE+/-3.3%
[Editor's Note: To see the full poll results, in pdf format, click here.]
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Poll by Scripps Research Center in Abilene, for Texans For Medical Marijuana
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2004, Oct. |
75% |
6% |
19% |
5. |
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 January 5-13, 2004 in English and Spanish, among a random sample.
MoE+/-4.5% |
Field Poll
|
2004, Jan. |
74%
83%
63%
73% |
2%
1%
4%
0% |
24%
16%
33%
27% |
6. |
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 January 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 January 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 January 2004 Democratic primary voters from New Hampshire, polled August 23 to 26, 2003. MoE+/-4.5% |
Zogby International
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2003, Aug. |
84%
34%
10%
31%
74% |
2%
62%
63%
62%
11% |
14%
5%
28%
7%
15% |
7. |
National Poll - "Do you think adults should be allowed to legally use marijuana for medical purposes if their doctor prescirbes 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% |
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Description of Voting or Polling Question |
Vote or Polled by |
Date |
Results |
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Pro to Med. MJ |
Neutral or Don't Know |
Con to Med. MJ |
8. |
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 at No. Arizona University.
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2002, Sept. |
53% |
15% |
33% |
9. |
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
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2002, March |
73% |
3.3% |
23.7% |
10. |
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 November general election?"
C. "Suppose an initiative is placed on the November 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 November 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 November 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?" N=Between 1,004 and 1,464 adults in state. MoE+/-2.6% to 3.1% |
Lucas Organization and Arlington Research Group
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2002, Feb. |
74.3%
71.4%
70.8%
63.6%
65.5% |
3.1%
7.9%
2.1%
8.7%
3.8% |
22.6%
20.7%
26.0%
27.7%
30.7% |
11. |
Arizona Poll -
A. "Suppose an initiative is placed on the November 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 November general election?"
C. "Suppose an initiative is placed on the November 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 November 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 November 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?" N=Between 1,004 and 1,464 adults in state. MoE+/-2.6% to 3.1% |
Lucas Organization and Arlington Research Group
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2002, Feb. |
72.3%
71.3%
68.2%
62.4%
64.5% |
4.6%
7.6%
3.3%
7.6%
4.5% |
23.1%
21.1%
28.5%
30.0%
31.0% |
12. |
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 November general election?"
C. "Suppose an initiative is placed on the November 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 November 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 November 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?" N=Between 1,004 and 1,464 adults in state. MoE+/-2.6% to 3.1% |
Lucas Organization and Arlington Research Group
|
2002, Feb. |
76.9%
73.2%
72.7%
63.6%
64.4% |
2.3%
8.0%
2.5%
8.3%
5.4% |
20.8%
18.8%
24.8%
28.2%
30.2% |
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Description of Voting or Polling Question |
Vote or Polled by |
Date |
Results |
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Pro to Med. MJ |
Neutral or Don't Know |
Con to Med. MJ |
13. |
Montana Poll - A. "Suppose an initiative is placed on the November 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 November general election?"
C. "Suppose an initiative is placed on the November 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 November 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 November 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?" N=Between 1,004 and 1,464 adults in state. MoE+/-2.6% to 3.1% |
Lucas Organization and Arlington Research Group
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2002, Feb. |
65.6%
66.1%
64.6%
57.8%
59.0% |
4.0%
9.5%
4.7%
8.2%
6.5% |
30.3%
24.4%
30.7%
34.0%
34.5% |
14. |
Nebraska Poll -
A. "Suppose an initiative is placed on the November 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 November general election?"
C. "Suppose an initiative is placed on the November 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 November 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 November 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?" N=Between 1,004 and 1,464 adults in state. MoE+/-2.6% to 3.1% |
Lucas Organization and Arlington Research Group
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2002, Feb. |
63.6%
60.1%
58.3%
51.4%
55.9% |
3.9%
11.7%
6.1%
10.7%
6.1% |
32.5%
28.1%
35.6%
37.9%
38.0% |
15. |
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 November general election?"
C. "Suppose an initiative is placed on the November 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 November 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 November 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?" N=Between 1,004 and 1,464 adults in state. MoE+/-2.6% to 3.1% |
Lucas Organization and Arlington Research Group
|
2002, Feb. |
78.6%
77.4%
74.2%
67.9%
73.4% |
3.1%
6.3%
2.7%
7.0%
3.6% |
18.2%
16.3%
23.1%
25.1%
23.0% |
16. |
North Dakota Poll -
A. "Suppose an initiative is placed on the November 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 November general election?"
C. "Suppose an initiative is placed on the November 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 November 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 November 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?" N=Between 1,004 and 1,464 adults in state. MoE+/-2.6% to 3.1% |
Lucas Organization and Arlington Research Group
|
2002, Feb. |
63.3%
63.2%
59.7%
53.3%
57.5% |
7.2%
10.6%
5.2%
9.8%
6.6% |
29.5%
26.2%
35.1%
36.9%
36.0% |
17. |
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 November general election?"
C. "Suppose an initiative is placed on the November 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 November 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 November 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?" N=Between 1,004 and 1,464 adults in state. MoE+/-2.6% to 3.1% |
Lucas Organization and Arlington Research Group
|
2002, Feb. |
76.5%
72.5%
69.1%
62.8%
64.4% |
2.5%
7.0%
4.0%
8.3%
5.2% |
21.0%
20.5%
26.9%
28.9%
30.3% |
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Description of Voting or Polling Question |
Vote or Polled by |
Date |
Results |
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Pro to Med. MJ |
Neutral or Don't Know |
Con to Med. MJ |
18. |
South Dakota Poll -
A. "Suppose an initiative is placed on the November 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 November general election?"
C. "Suppose an initiative is placed on the November 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 November 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 November 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?" N=Between 1,004 and 1,464 adults in state. MoE+/-2.6% to 3.1% |
Lucas Organization and Arlington Research Group
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2002, Feb. |
63.6%
60.5%
59.1%
53.3%
55.4% |
5.8%
11.9%
7.0%
10.2%
7.7% |
30.6%
27.6%
34.0%
36.4%
36.9% |
19. |
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% |
20. |
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% |
21. |
Wyoming Poll -
A. "Suppose an initiative is placed on the November 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 November general election?"
C. "Suppose an initiative is placed on the November 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 November 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 November 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% |
3.7%
7.1%
2.9%
7.3%
5.1% |
31.0%
28.2%
35.2%
37.6%
38.9% |
22. |
National Poll - "Should the use of medical marijuana be allowed?" |
Center for Substance Abuse Research, Univ. of Maryland |
2002, Jan. |
70% |
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Description of Voting or Polling Question |
Vote or Polled by |
Date |
Results |
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|
|
Pro to Med. MJ |
Neutral or Don't Know |
Con to Med. MJ |
23. |
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% |
24. |
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% |
25. |
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% |
26. |
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% |
|
|
27. |
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% |
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Description of Voting or Polling Question |
Vote or Polled by |
Date |
Results |
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|
|
|
Pro to Med. MJ |
Neutral or Don't Know |
Con to Med. MJ |
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, April |
36% |
26% |
38% |
29. |
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, March |
73% |
6% |
21% |
30. |
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, March |
77% |
7% |
16% |
31. |
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% |
32. |
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% |
|
Description of Voting or Polling Question |
Vote or Polled by |
Date |
Results |
|
|
|
|
Pro to Med. MJ |
Neutral or Don't Know |
Con to Med. MJ |
33. |
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% |
34. |
Nevada Initiative (Question 9) - removes state-level criminal penalties for medical marijuana use, possession and cultivation. |
State Vote |
2000, Nov. |
65% |
N/A |
35% |
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% |
36. |
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% |
37. |
Colorado Poll - "Do you support legalizing marijuana for medical use under a doctor's supervision?" |
Denver Rocky Mountain News, News 4 |
2000, Sept. |
71% |
|
|
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Description of Voting or Polling Question |
Vote or Polled by |
Date |
Results |
|
|
|
|
Pro to Med. MJ |
Neutral or Don't Know |
Con to Med. MJ |
38. |
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, Sept. |
63% |
9% |
28% |
39. |
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% |
40. |
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% |