A supermajority – 70% – of Indiana voters support broad cannabis legalization in the state, according to a Causeway Solutions poll published Monday. The pollster has Republican ties, and the results were initially released by Safe and Regulated Indiana, which is backed by Republicans in the state.
According to the poll results, outlined by Indiana Capital Chronicle, just 27% of those polled opposed the reforms and just 16% of respondents indicated they were less likely to politically support someone who voted to legalize cannabis for adult use. Another 58% of those surveyed who also identified themselves as cannabis consumers said they were more likely to vote for a politician that backed the reforms.
In a statement, Joe Elsener, spokesperson for Safe and Regulated Indiana, said the “survey confirms” what the organization already knows.
“Hoosiers are overwhelmingly united behind safe and regulated marijuana policy. Indiana voters strongly support legalization for adults 21+ and taxing and regulating marijuana just like alcohol. They want responsible legalization because they know it means safer streets, shutting down drug dealers, and keeping tax revenue here in our state.” — Elsener in a statement via the Capital Chronicle
During the 2024 gubernatorial campaign, Gov.-elect Mike Braun (R) told the Chicago Tribune that he would be “probably favorably disposed towards medical use of marijuana.”
“I think when it comes to medical marijuana there are a lot of groups – veterans and others – that really find beneficial use from it,” he said in the interview.
All of Indiana’s neighboring states – Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio – have legalized cannabis for adult use, while Kentucky has legalized medical cannabis.
The survey included 1,252 Indiana voters and was conducted between October 30 and November 3.