On the other side of the aisle, Democratic support is higher than ever
Nearly two out of three US adults say that “the use of marijuana should be legal,” according to nationwide polling data compiled by Gallup.
That percentage represents a slight dip from 2024 data, when 68 percent of respondents backed legalization. The percentage change was primarily driven by declining support among Republicans – only 40 percent of whom endorse marijuana legalization.
By contrast, 85 percent of Democrats support legalization – a near all-time high, as do 66 percent of Independents.
Historically, Republicans have been less likely than either Democrats or Independents to express support for legalization. In 2023, 55 percent of Republicans endorsed legalizing marijuana, the highest percentage ever.
According to Gallup, marijuana legalization has enjoyed majority support among Americans since 2013.
This brief was republished from NORML. Additional polling data is available from NORML.
