Poll Watch: Field Research California Survey on Proposition 19

Field Research California Survey on Proposition 19

Proposition 19 legalizes marijuana under California but not federal law and permits local governments to regulate and tax its commercial production, distribution and sale. Allows people 21 years or older to possess, cultivate, or transport marijuana for personal use. Fiscal impact: Depending on federal, state and local government actions, potential increased tax and fee revenues in the hundreds of millions of dollars annually and potential correctional savings of several tens of millions of dollars annually. If the election were being held today, would you vote YES or NO on Proposition 19?

• Yes 49%
• No 42%

Among Democrats

• Yes 60%
• No 28%

Among Republicans

• Yes 27%
• No 66%

Among Independents

• Yes 62%
• No 33%

Among Men

• Yes 54%
• No 38%

Among Women

• Yes 44%
• No 46%

Age 18-39

• Yes 59%
• No 33%

Age 40-49

• Yes 53%
• No 38%

Age 50-64

• Yes 47%
• No 43%

Age 65+

• Yes 36%
• No 53%

Los Angeles County

• Yes 58%
• No 37%

Other Southern California

• Yes 45%
• No 44%

Central Valley

• Yes 30%
• No 59%

San Francisco Bay Area

• Yes 59%
• No 30%

Survey of 599 likely voters was conducted September 14-21, 2010. The margin of error is +/- 4.1 percentage points. Party ID breakdown: 44% Democrat; 35% Republican; 21% Non-partisan/Other.