Poll Watch: USA Today/Gallup Survey on Marijuana Legalization

USA Today/Gallup Poll on Pot Legalization

Do you think the use of marijuana should be made legal, or not? 

• Yes, legal 48% 
• No, illegal 50% 

Among Democrats 

• Yes, legal 61% 
• No, illegal 38%

Among Republicans 

• Yes, legal 33% 
• No, illegal 66%

Among Independents

• Yes, legal 50% 
• No, illegal 47%

Age 18-29

• Yes, legal 60% 
• No, illegal 39%

Age 30-64

• Yes, legal 48% 
• No, illegal 51%

Age 65+

• Yes, legal 36% 
• No, illegal 61%

As you may know, marijuana use is legal in some states. Do you think the federal government should take steps to enforce federal anti-marijuana laws in those states, or not? 

• Yes, should take steps 34%
• No, should not 64%

Among Adults Who Say Marijuana Use Should Be Legal 

• Yes, should take steps 12%
• No, should not 87%

Among Adults Who Say Marijuana Use Should Not Be Legal 

• Yes, should take steps 56%
• No, should not 43%

National survey of 1,015 adults was conducted November 26-29, 2012. The margin of error is +/- 4 percentage points.