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Vast Majority of Pennsylvanian Voters Support Marijuana, Including Republicans

Keegan MacDonald by Keegan MacDonald
February 25, 2025
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As Pennsylvania legislators debate the future of marijuana legalization, a new poll indicates that nearly seven in ten registered voters in the state support legalizing adult-use cannabis. The survey, conducted by Change Research on behalf of advocacy group ResponsiblePA, found that 68 percent of respondents favor the policy shift, with bipartisan backing signaling a potential turning point for reform efforts.

The poll’s results highlight broad support across political affiliations. Democrats showed the highest approval rate at 85 percent, while independents and Republicans followed at 62 percent and 53 percent, respectively. Notably, Republican voters under the age of 50 demonstrated even stronger support at 63 percent, a statistic that ResponsiblePA described as indicative of a “clear generational change in conservative views on cannabis.”

Moreover, after respondents were presented with various models for implementing legalization, overall support increased to 74 percent, including a notable rise among GOP voters from 53 percent to 62 percent. The poll, which surveyed 1,129 registered voters between January 25 and 30, also revealed that 63 percent of Pennsylvanians believe lawmakers should enact the policy change this year, while only 30 percent favored further deliberation.

Brittany Crampsie, spokesperson for ResponsiblePA, emphasized the urgency of action. “This poll illustrates in no uncertain terms that Pennsylvanians, irrespective of their political views, want Pennsylvania to legalize adult-use cannabis and they strongly support doing it right now,” she said. “Beyond its popularity, a regulated adult-use market would provide much-needed revenue for the state, especially as Pennsylvania residents continue purchasing cannabis across state lines.”

Despite Governor Josh Shapiro (D) including marijuana legalization in his latest budget proposal, legislative consensus remains elusive. Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R) has dismissed the possibility of advancing the governor’s plan, while House Majority Leader Matt Bradford (D) has acknowledged divided opinions among lawmakers.

Senator Dan Laughlin (R), a longtime advocate for legalization, criticized the governor’s approach, arguing that past administrations have failed to collaborate meaningfully on a viable plan. “Simply projecting revenue without crafting a functional plan does nothing to move Pennsylvania forward,” he said.

With neighboring states already benefiting from legal cannabis markets, the pressure is mounting for Pennsylvania lawmakers to act. Whether they heed voter sentiment and move forward with reform this year remains an open question.

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