(Sacramento, CA) — Polls in California indicate strong support for Proposition 36, which seeks to reinstate felony penalties for certain drug and theft-related crimes.

A Public Policy Institute of California survey shows 73-percent approval among likely voters, while a UC Berkeley poll indicates 60-percent support. However, the Million Voters Project opposes the measure, claiming polls overlook key demographics, including low-income individuals and communities of color. They report that 69-percent of those they surveyed oppose the initiative.

As Election Day approaches, debates continue about the true sentiment surrounding criminal justice reform in the state.