New Poll Reveals Strong Support for Florida’s Recreational Marijuana Legalization Initiative
A recent poll conducted by the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) has found that a whopping 66% of Florida voters support a ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana, a significant increase from previous polls. The proposed constitutional amendment, known as Amendment 3, would allow adults aged 21 and older to possess and purchase up to 3 ounces of marijuana and up to five grams of cannabis concentrates.
The PORL poll surveyed 977 likely Florida voters and found that only 30% of respondents opposed the measure, with 4% remaining undecided. The strong support for Amendment 3 is consistent with previous polls, which have shown a steady increase in backing for the initiative.
Dr. Michael Binder, PORL faculty director and UNF professor of political science, noted that the majority of Floridians have consistently favored marijuana legalization, both medically and recreationally. “Closing in on election day, despite some heavy campaigning, we’re seeing support for this amendment and is on track to exceed the 60% supermajority required to pass,” he said.
Amendment 3 would also allow the state’s current medical marijuana licensees to produce and sell cannabis products to adults aged 21 and up. The measure is spearheaded by the group Smart & Safe Florida, with major backing from Trulieve, the state’s largest medical marijuana provider, and other businesses in the cannabis industry.
If passed, the amendment would take effect six months after election day, allowing state lawmakers to approve regulations for new businesses to enter the newly legal recreational marijuana market. The initiative has the support of many Floridians, who see it as a way to promote individual freedom, health, and safety.
“This poll is another welcome reminder that Amendment 3 is expansively supported and widely seen as the best path forward for Florida,” said Morgan Hill, spokesperson for Smart & Safe Florida. “Legalizing recreational adult use marijuana is good for the health, safety, and individual freedom of Floridians, and we are energized to continue showing that to voters between now and Election Day.”
