Cannabis legalization initiatives will be voted on in just a couple of weeks by the residents of Michigan and North Dakota.

November 6 is the fateful day on which the general elections take place and with Election Day fast approaching, it’s no surprise that the general public is starting to unleash its views on cannabis reform.

Based on cannabis polling results published in the Marijuana Moment newsletter, there is a great deal of support for cannabis legalization in Michigan.

Cannabis legalization in Michigan boasts strong support

Included in the poll from ClickOnDetroit were questions using the specific language of the ballot initiative to legalize cannabis in Michigan, as opposed to generic legalization-focused questions.

The results were as follows:

• By a margin of 62.0 percent to 35.0 percent, voters support legalization with just 3.0 percent still undecided on the issue.
• 45.7 percent of voters strongly back legalization, while a mere 28.7 percent strongly oppose cannabis reform in Michigan.

Since Michigan has been a medical cannabis state for nearly a decade, it’s not overly surprising that its residents are in favor of legal weed. A ballot initiative to permit Michigan citizens the right to purchase and consume medicinal-grade cannabis was brought to the ballot in November of 2008.

North Dakotans aren’t ready for recreational cannabis

According to poll results from Valley News Live, there is less support for cannabis legalization among North Dakotans.

The Strategic Research Associates of Austin, Texas carried out the survey, which indicated how as much as 59 percent of North Dakotans disapprove of recreational cannabis legalization. The percentage of people who support cannabis reform was 30, while an additional 11 percent were undecided on the issue.

Perhaps further research on the plant’s therapeutic properties would sway the opinion of North Dakotans. Until this time, supporters in favor of cannabis reform should take it upon themselves to get active and vote.

Supporters shouldn’t rely on polling for cannabis legalization in Michigan

Michigan residents shouldn’t get too comfortable at the thought of weed being legalized in the state after reading these poll results. Support must be received from all corners if legalization is to be given the green light. Advocates of cannabis reform in Michigan are urged to get active on Election Day.