Two Out Of Three Missouri Voters ‘Certain To Vote Yes’ On Marijuana Legalization Ballot Initiative, Poll Finds

As a marijuana legalization campaign in Missouri continues to fight back opposition from prohibitionists and certain cannabis reform allies, a new poll finds that a strong majority of voters in the state are ready to approve the ballot initiative in November.

The poll from SurveyUSA, which is sponsored by eight local TV stations, shows that 62 percent of Missouri likely voters are “certain to vote yes” on Amendment 3.

That includes majorities across all political affiliations: Democrats (77 percent), independents (57 percent) and Republicans (54 percent). There’s also majority support among each age demographic surveyed, except for those 65+ where there’s still a plurality (45 percent) in favor of the initiative.

The survey question is particularly specific, not just asking respondents directly about the likelihood of their vote but also detailing the key provisions of the legalization ballot initiative. Here’s the question:

Missourians will also vote on a ballot measure, Amendment 3, which would …

Change the state constitution to allow the purchase, use, and sale of marijuana for personal use for adults over the age of 21,

Allow people convicted of some non-violent marijuana offenses to petition for their release or parole and to have the records of those

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