Support for beer and wine sales in grocery stores is at an all-time high in Maryland, with 80 percent supporting the change. In November 2023, just 66 percent of likely voter supported the issue. Only 15 percent of voters oppose, with just 10 percent strongly opposing, and five percent of voters are unsure about the issue. Maryland voters were prompted to mark their opinion on policies which could help Maryland react to economic shortfalls and federal budget cuts. For beer and wine, they reacted to the statement: “allowing beer and wine in grocery stores, like most states.”
In the Baltimore metro, the issue garners 79 percent support, and 16 percent opposition, like the statewide number. Looking specifically at Baltimore City, the issue has slightly less support, with 17 percent opposed, and five percent unsure.
In Baltimore County, 77 percent support the initiative, 21 percent oppose, and 2 percent are unsure. This is up 10 points from November 2024, where just 66 percent of voters supported beer and wine in grocery stores.
In the Washington metro, support is similar if not slightly higher, with 81 percent supportive, and 15 percent opposed. The issue peaked in Montgomery County, with 84 percent supportive and just 11 percent opposed. Prince George’s County closely follows, with 82 percent in favor, 15 percent opposed.
Support is the highest among college-educated women, with 85 percent supportive. Those making under 50k annually are less supportive, with one in four (24 percent) opposed to the issue. The broad majority are still in support (67 percent).