Massachusetts likely voters oppose repealing the state’s recreational marijuana sales law by a 34-percentage-point margin, according to a new poll released Tuesday.
The MassINC Polling Group survey, conducted for CommonWealth Beacon, found that 61% would vote “no” on Question 8, compared with 27% who would vote “yes.” Another 11% were undecided.
The findings indicate that opponents of the repeal proposal hold a substantial advantage heading into the November 3 election. A “yes” vote would repeal the laws authorizing and regulating recreational marijuana retail sales, while a “no” vote would maintain the current system.
Question 8 would dismantle the state’s licensed recreational marijuana market while preserving a medical marijuana program. Existing adult-use businesses could apply through an expedited process to become medical dispensaries and could transfer their remaining recreational inventory to medical dispensaries.
The measure would continue allowing adults 21 and older to possess up to one ounce of marijuana, including no more than five grams of concentrate. Possession of more than one ounce and up to two ounces would carry a $100 civil penalty and forfeiture of the marijuana.
If approved, the changes would take effect January 1, 2028.
The new results follow a separate University of New Hampshire Survey Center poll released last week that found 71% opposed Question 8 and 24% supported it. Although the surveys produced different margins, both found clear majority opposition to repeal.
The MassINC survey included 800 likely Massachusetts voters interviewed online September 14 through September 22. It has a reported credibility interval of plus or minus four percentage points.
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