New Poll Reveals Majority of Marijuana Consumers Expect Federal Legalization Before 2028 Presidential Election
A recent survey conducted by NuggMD, a medical cannabis telehealth platform, has found that a slim majority of marijuana consumers believe that cannabis will be federally legalized before the 2028 presidential election. The poll, which involved 390 cannabis users living in state-legal markets, showed that 54% of respondents expect federal legalization to occur within the next three years, while 46% do not.
Despite the ongoing stalemate in the marijuana rescheduling process, the survey suggests that many cannabis consumers remain optimistic about the possibility of federal legalization under the Trump administration. “The 50 million Americans who choose to use cannabis are the main stakeholders in its legality, so it is noteworthy to see that a majority of them expect federal legalization to happen before the 2028 election,” said Andrew Graham, head of communications at NuggMD.
The survey’s findings are consistent with other recent polls, which have shown overwhelming support for marijuana legalization among the general public. A Pew Research Center poll released last month found that nearly nine in 10 Americans support legalizing marijuana in some form, while a survey conducted by the Coalition for Cannabis Policy, Education, and Regulation (CPEAR) found that seven in 10 American voters want to see the end of federal marijuana prohibition.
The poll also highlighted the significant willingness among marijuana consumers to shift their position if the federal government opts to reschedule or legalize marijuana. A majority of respondents disapprove of the Trump administration’s actions on cannabis policy to date, but many are willing to reconsider their stance if the administration takes steps to reform the nation’s marijuana laws.
The survey’s findings come as the Trump administration’s stance on marijuana policy remains unclear. While the administration has taken steps to ease restrictions on marijuana research and has allowed states to legalize marijuana without federal interference, it has also taken a hardline stance on drug enforcement and has opposed efforts to reschedule marijuana.
The DEA’s decision not to prioritize marijuana rescheduling has been met with criticism from some in the marijuana industry, who argue that the agency’s failure to take action on the issue is a missed opportunity to reform the nation’s marijuana laws. However, the survey’s findings suggest that many marijuana consumers remain hopeful that federal legalization will eventually occur, and that the Trump administration may yet take steps to reform the nation’s marijuana laws.
