Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) recently reached out to supporters, asking for their input on where marijuana decriminalization should stand among Democratic priorities as the November elections near.

Surveying Supporter Priorities

Schumer’s survey includes cannabis reform as one of 13 key issues, alongside abortion rights, climate change, worker rights, LGBTQ equality, student debt cancellation, and gun safety laws.

Urgency Amid Electoral Stakes

Highlighting the upcoming elections, Schumer emphasized the need to shape the Democratic agenda based on supporter feedback to counter what he termed the “extreme MAGA agenda.”

Legislative Efforts and Recent Developments

Schumer previously circulated a public petition supporting marijuana banking reform and reintroduced a bill to federally legalize marijuana with Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Cory Booker (D-NJ). This legislative push coincided with a Justice Department initiative to begin rescheduling cannabis.

Broad Support for Cannabis Legalization

Recent polling by Fox News indicates widespread support for legalization, with 69% of U.S. voters, including 55% of GOP voters, in favor. The issue has gained bipartisan appeal across various demographics, despite opposition primarily from very conservative groups.

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