The UNO Research Center has released the results of a statewide comprehensive survey. The random poll of 429 participants finds a majority favoring legalizing marijuana.
Prior to 2021, UNO pollster Dr. Ed Chervenak says the majority of registered voters were firmly against the idea of legalization. He points out that now 52 percent favor legalizing the recreational use of marijuana.
“What we’re finding is that there has been this switch over the last couple of years for the majority opposition now to majority support so it seems to be this consistent majority out there that would like to see the recreational use of marijuana legalized,” said Chervenak.
The poll also asked about Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards’ job performance. Chervenak says Governor Edwards received a 20 percent higher job approval rating compared to former Governor Bobby Jindal when he left office in 2016.
“We looked at Governor Jindal’s approval rating as he was leaving and he was at 20 percent,” said Chervenak.
Respondents age 65 and older were twice as likely to approve of Edwards’ job performance compared to the youngest age group.