Latest Polls Show 60 Percent Support Medical Marijuana in Florida

Florida Poll Shows Strong Support for Medical Marijuana Legalization

The latest polling numbers in Florida indicate that 62 percent of voters support the legalization of medical marijuana for use by seriously ill patients in the Sunshine State.

Conducted by Public Policy Polling (PPP) between September 27 and 29, the poll found that independent voters “overwhelmingly” support the legalization of medical marijuana, with 74 percent saying they would not oppose voting for an amendment to Florida’s constitution in November 2014.

Breakdown of Voter Support

According to Sunshine State News, 68 percent of voters who classify themselves as Democrats also support medical marijuana legalization. Although support among Florida’s Republican voters is not as strong, 46 percent still favor legalizing marijuana for medical use.

United For Care's Advocacy

Led by attorney John Morgan, United For Care’s People United for Medical Marijuana (PUFMM) campaign has been steadily gaining ground and support among voters since its petition was introduced in early 2013.

For the medical marijuana initiative to be added as an amendment to Florida’s constitution, 60 percent of Florida voters must approve the measure.