Medical marijuana landed on a list of priorities among Utah voters this year, but it seems younger voters aren’t too optimistic about legalizing the substance.
A Utah Foundation survey of voters conducted early this year reveals medical marijuana is the 18th most important issue facing Utahns, with health care, air quality, education, taxes, and jobs and the economy rounding out the top five.
And while it was important enough to land on the list, it is also important to note that 58 percent of voters ages 18 to 25 believe legalizing medical marijuana would not have a positive impact on society, according to the foundation.
“We were pretty surprised at the difference between younger and older Utahns on this issue,” said Mallory Bateman, a Utah Foundation research analyst.
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