Survey Snapshot - West Virginia Wants Reform

We asked over 450 West Virginians about cannabis policy and the results are clear:

95% say current laws are too strict, 94% support medical recommendation by doctors, and 93% support legal, regulated adult-use, 67% reported traveling out of state for cannabis.

These are real people, losing access and sending their dollars elsewhere. We compiled these responses to show lawmakers the urgent need for patient-centered reform.

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Survey Results

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  • Registered Voters

    93% of respondents are registered to vote in West Virginia.

    Pie chart showing responses of 463 people: 93% answered Yes and 7% answered No.

  • Political Affiliation

    A truly bipartisan issue we seem to all agree on.

    A donut chart displaying political party affiliations with segments labeled Democrat, Republican, Independent, and Other or None. The chart shows the number of people and percentage for each category: Democrat 120 (27%), Republican 113 (26%), Independent 127 (29%), and Other or None 80 (18%).

  • Are you or anyone you know traveling out of state for cannabis?

    All those dollars going over state lines.

    Pie chart showing votes, with 67% Yes, 16% Prefer not to say, 17% No, and 0% for other options.

  • How do you feel about current polucy?

    A unified opinion.

    Survey results indicating 95% of respondents think 'They are too strict' with 463 responses.

  • Do you think lawmakers are keeping up with West Virginian's Views on Cannabis policy?

    A resounding no.

    A survey response with a green 'No' box at the top and poll results showing 87% of 463 responses.

  • Should West Virginia Legalize Cannabis for Adult use (21+)?

    93% of respondents are ready to see adult use in West Virginia.

    A screenshot of a survey result showing 93% agreement with the statement "Yes, fully legal and taxed," based on 463 responses.

  • What Are your main policy concerns?

    The people are worried about safety, over-commercialization, youth access, and impaired driving.

    Pie chart showing various community concerns with the following segments: 'I have no major concerns' 51%, 'Over-Commercialization' 18%, 'Federal Conflict' 12%, 'Youth Access' 11%, 'Impaired Driving' 7%, 'Community Safety' 2%.

  • What features would you like to see in future legislation?

    We want: adult use (21+), home cultivation, protections for consumers, banking access (mortgages for employees), and more.

    Screenshot of a data table showing responses related to cannabis policies and regulations, including aspects such as legal adult use, home cultivation, protections, banking support, taxes, expungement, employment protections, business opportunities, medical use criteria, safety testing, and other related topics.

  • Would you support a cannabis law that included?

    We want: Strict age requirements, tax caps, second chance programs for cannabis convicts, restriction on advertising to minors and more.

    Horizontal bar chart showing various policies with their corresponding numerical values. Policies include strict age limits, tax caps, second chance programs, advertising limits to minors, educational campaigns, and public reporting.
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Constituent Stories

“I am a spinal surgery patient fused from my neck to my pelvis. After 5 years on fentanyl patches, I was able to get off them in 45 days with medical cannabis. My kids got their mom back, my grandson got his ‘munnie’ back.”

“I’ve had to drive to Virginia to obtain marijuana for my elderly mother before she got her card. Even now, I still have to pay to be her caregiver and drive too far because there aren’t enough options.””

“I have fibromyalgia, neuropathy, and arthritis. Thanks to cannabis capsules, I’m off 3 pharmaceuticals — I feel the best I ever have at 63”

“Stop restricting access to safe medicine. We are tired of being run by pharmaceuticals.”"

“I’m a recovering opioid and benzo addict. Cannabis literally saved my life and continues to make it easier to navigate life with anxiety.””

“Patients are driving out of state every day for the same medicine we should be able to get here.”

“As more states around us become legal, WV will lose even more money. Veterans like me deserve safe access here, not over the border.”

“Edibles, especially full-spectrum gummies, are not currently available. As patients with lung problems, not having that option makes no sense.”

“Not everyone who uses cannabis uses it to get high — people can use it responsibly, like buying alcohol. Don’t punish the rest of us who use responsibly.”

““This state is driving money out — patients are buying in other states, or worse, from gas stations. WV is losing revenue every single day.”

What’s next:

These results send a clear message: West Virginians are ready for meaningful cannabis policy reform. Across political lines and personal backgrounds, residents overwhelmingly support expanded access, economic opportunity, and common-sense regulation. As neighboring states move forward, West Virginia has a chance to listen to its people and lead with compassion, innovation, and integrity.

We’ve waited long enough.

This survey is just the beginning. We’re using these results to inform lawmakers, educate the public, and build momentum for smart, compassionate cannabis policy reform in West Virginia.

Here’s what you can do:

  • Share the results with your community and elected officials.

  • Contact your delegates and let them know you support reform, (we will put a link below to find who represents you),

  • Stay connected for updates, events, and advocacy opportunities.

  • Keep sharing the survey and even this website to spread awareness,

Together, we can make sure West Virginia’s cannabis laws reflect the will of its people.

— LetWVGrow (09/13/2025)

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