Supporters of Act Are Generally Younger Voters, but Personal Beliefs Are an Important Factor

Marijuana remains a controversial issue in the minds of American voters, and it may require a joint effort by Republicans and Democrats to make California the first state to legalize cannabis for recreational use.

A third of Americans across the country support legalizing marijuana, but the majority still oppose it, according to a recent poll by the Associated Press.

California alone, however, is a different story.

Voters will decide in November if anyone more than 21 years old can possess up to an ounce or grow up to 25 square feet of marijuana for personal use. A poll released on Tuesday by SurveyUSA revealed 56 percent of Californians believe marijuana should be legalized for recreational use.

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