The cannabis legalization constitutional amendment set to appear before Florida voters this November does not currently have the necessary support to pass, USA TODAY reports.
In a recent poll of more than 1,000 adult Floridians, less than half (49%) responded that they would support the state’s cannabis legalization initiative while 36% were opposed — meanwhile, 14% said they are either not registered to vote or are unsure on the issue. Notably, while support for legalization is leaning towards a slight majority, voter amendments in Florida require 60% supermajority support to become law.
The poll, organized by USA TODAY and Ipsos, surveyed 369 registered Republicans, 264 Democrats, and 316 independents from April 5-7. The results carry a margin of error of 4.1%, the report said.
According to the pollsters, 64% of Democrats said they would vote for the ballot measure, with 25% opposed and 10% either unsure or unregistered to vote; 38% of Republicans said they would support the legalization measure, with 58% opposed and 4% unsure or unregistered; and 52% of independents said they would vote yes, with 33% opposed and 15% unsure or unregistered.
The amendment in question would legalize cannabis for adults aged 21 and older and would
