While it may not be a political hotbed for liberal policies, more than a few voters in the state of Utah are apparently willing to embrace the efficacy of medical marijuana.

According to a new poll commissioned by the Salt Lake Tribune and conducted by Dan Jones and Associates on July 18-20, of the 605 registered voters surveyed, 45% “strongly support” the idea of a medical marijuana ballot initiative, while 33% support it “somewhat.”

And six Salt Lake County sheriff candidates are among the supporters.

(Photo Courtesy of the Salt Lake Tribune)

The poll was published just days before six Salt Lake County Sheriff candidates announced they would support the legalization of medical marijuana if passed by voters.

On Thursday, at a Salt Lake County Sheriff Candidates Forum held in Sandy, UT, Ken Hansen, Steve Anjewierden, Levi Hughes, Matani Umu Manatu, Fred Ross, and Rosie Rivera each announced their support for the legalization of medical marijuana, according to the Salt Lake Tribune.

“Five of the six candidates said the drug should be legalized, particularly if the people of Utah vote to do so.”

The sixth candidate, Matani Manatau, said he’s never “used marijuana” but would be willing to defend the rights of those who do, provided the people of Utah ever vote to legalize it.

Thanks to the Utah Patients Coalition and their 2018 ballot initiatives, that day could be rapidly approaching for the residents of Utah.

This article was originally published on Marijuana.com.

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