Were you a U.S. citizen on November 4, 2008?
In 2008, were you registered to vote in the U.S.?
On November 4, 2008, how long had you lived outside the U.S.?
On November 4, 2008, how long had you resided in this country?
Family members include your spouse and anyone of voting age (18 years old and older) who is related to you by blood, marriage, or adoption, and depends on you for more than half of their support. Not counting yourself, how many family members who were at
During the months leading up to the election held on November 4, 2008, did you ever plan to vote in that election, or didn't you plan to vote?
Even though you did not vote, did you request an absentee ballot for the November 4, 2008 election?
In what month did you first request your absentee ballot for the November 4, 2008 election?
During 2008, did you receive notification from the local election official in the county/district where you registered to vote that your regular absentee ballot request had been received?
Did you receive your regular absentee ballot for the November 4, 2008 election?
When did you receive your regular absentee ballot for the November 4, 2008 election?
Did you complete and return your regular absentee ballot for the November 4, 2008 election?
When did you complete and return your regular absentee ballot for the November 4, 2008 election?
The Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) (Standard Form 186) is a back-up ballot completed and returned if you are overseas and do not receive your regular absentee ballot. Did you use the FWAB in the November 4, 2008 election?
When did you complete and return the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) for the November 4, 2008 election?
What is the ONE MAIN REASON you did not use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) for the November 4, 2008 election? Mark only one.
Voting Assistance Officers (VAOs) are designated individuals who provide accurate, non-partisan voting information and assistance to citizens who wish to vote. Embassies, consulates, and military units have assigned VAOs to carry out this responsibility.
Overall, in 2008, how satisfied or dissatisfied were you with the information or assistance you received from your Voting Assistance Officer (VAO)?
The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) Web site, www.fvap.gov provides voting related information and resources. In preparation for the 2008 primaries and general election, did you visit this Web site?
In preparation for the 2008 primaries and general election, how many times did you visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) Web site? Mark one.
Overall, how satisfied or dissatisfied were you with the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) Web site when you visited it in 2008?
The Department of Defense 2008-09 Voting Assistance Guide (VAG) provides state-by-state information about registering to vote and requesting an absentee ballot. In preparation for the 2008 primaries and general election, did you refer to the VAG for infor
Overall, how would you rate the 2008-09 Voting Assistance Guide (VAG) as a reference on absentee voting procedures?
The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) provides a toll-free telephone service from many countries that allows a caller to ask FVAP staff for voting information or assistance. Did you use this service to talk with a FVAP staff member in 2008?
Overall, how satisfied or dissatisfied were you with the assistance you received in 2008 when you called the Federal Voting Assistance Program's (FVAP) toll-free telephone service?
If you received voting information from any of the following sources in 2008, how satisfied or dissatisfied were you with the information? Mark one answer for each item. U.S. Embassy or consulate
If you received voting information from any of the following sources in 2008, how satisfied or dissatisfied were you with the information? Mark one answer for each item. Other Federal agency/agencies
If you received voting information from any of the following sources in 2008, how satisfied or dissatisfied were you with the information? Mark one answer for each item. Political organizations
If you received voting information from any of the following sources in 2008, how satisfied or dissatisfied were you with the information? Mark one answer for each item. Other private organization or company
If you received voting information from any of the following sources in 2008, how satisfied or dissatisfied were you with the information? Mark one answer for each item. State or local election official
If you used any of the following sources of voting information in 2008, how useful was each one? Mark one answer for each item. Voting Information News (VIN) newsletters
If you used any of the following sources of voting information in 2008, how useful was each one? Mark one answer for each item. Voting News Releases
If you used any of the following sources of voting information in 2008, how useful was each one? Mark one answer for each item. "It's your Future. VOTE for it!" or "Road Sign" motivational posters
If you used any of the following sources of voting information in 2008, how useful was each one? Mark one answer for each item. Election dates chart
If you used any of the following sources of voting information in 2008, how useful was each one? Mark one answer for each item. How To Do It! Absentee Voting Frequently Asked Questions
If you used any of the following sources of voting information in 2008, how useful was each one? Mark one answer for each item. Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) Web site/CD ROM training
If you used any of the following sources of voting information in 2008, how useful was each one? Mark one answer for each item. "Get Out the Vote" public service ad campaign
If you used the following sources to obtain any kind of voting information in 2008, how useful was each one? Mark one answer for each item. Local television, radio and print media
If you used the following sources to obtain any kind of voting information in 2008, how useful was each one? Mark one answer for each item. CNN International
If you used the following sources to obtain any kind of voting information in 2008, how useful was each one? Mark one answer for each item. Armed Forces Radio/TV
If you used the following sources to obtain any kind of voting information in 2008, how useful was each one? Mark one answer for each item. International Herald Tribune
If you used the following sources to obtain any kind of voting information in 2008, how useful was each one? Mark one answer for each item. USA Today International
If you used the following sources to obtain any kind of voting information in 2008, how useful was each one? Mark one answer for each item. Other U.S. civilian newspapers, magazines, radio, or TV
If you used the following sources to obtain any kind of voting information in 2008, how useful was each one? Mark one answer for each item. Family or friends
If you used the following sources to obtain any kind of voting information in 2008, how useful was each one? Mark one answer for each item. The Internet
How did you vote in the November 2006 election?
Recode-Tab: Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)
Recode-Tab: Non-Federal Post Card Application request for absentee ballot
Recode-Tab: Ballot
Recode-Tab: Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)
Recode-Tab: Other voting materials
Recode-Tab: How to register and vote absentee
Recode-Tab: Dates of elections and deadlines
Recode-Tab: How to fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) for your state
Recode-Tab: Mailing address for Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) or ballot
Recode-Tab: How to transmit the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) or voted ballot by fax
Recode-Tab: How to use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)
Recode-Tab: Web site addresses
Recode-Tab: Where to go for help
Recode-Tab: Other type of voting-related information
Recode-Tab: How interested or uninterested were you in the U.S. elections held on November 4, 2008?
Recode-Tab: Your legal voting residence is the state or territory where you last resided immediately prior to your departure from the U.S. The right to vote extends to overseas citizens even though they may no longer own property or have other ties to the
Recode-Tab: I did not know about it
Recode-Tab: I knew about it, but I did not know what it was for
Recode-Tab: I knew about it, but I did not know the telephone number
Recode-Tab: I got all the information I needed from other sources
Recode-Tab: I did not need it
Recode-Tab: It was a long-distance call
Recode-Tab: I could not get through
Recode-Tab: A toll-free number is not available in my country of residence
Recode-Tab: Some other reason
Recode-Tab: I did not know about it.
Recode-Tab: I did not have Internet access
Recode-Tab: I knew about it, but did not know the Web site address
Recode-Tab: I did not think it would be useful
Recode-Tab: During 2008, did you receive notification from the local election official in the county/district where you registered to vote that your regular absentee ballot request had been received?
Recode-Tab: I knew about it, but could not get a copy
Recode-Tab: I got all the information I needed from another source
Recode-Tab: I did not know I could get information or assistance from the VAO
Recode-Tab: I did not have a VAO
Recode-Tab: I did not know who my VAO was
Recode-Tab: I did not know how to contact my VAO
Recode-Tab: My VAO was not available when I needed assistance
Recode-Tab: My VAO was not helpful when I needed assistance
Recode-Tab: My VAO did not have the materials or information I needed
Recode-Tab: I did not need any voting information or assistance
Recode-Tab: I was not interested in voting
Recode-Tab: I was too busy to vote
Recode-Tab: I forgot to vote
Recode-Tab: I could not register to vote
Recode-Tab: I had no candidate preference
Recode-Tab: I did not think my vote would matter
Recode-Tab: I did not know how to get an absentee ballot
Recode-Tab: My absentee ballot arrived too late
Recode-Tab: My absentee ballot did not arrive at all
Recode-Tab: The absentee voting process was too complicated
Recode-Tab: I was concerned about federal or state income tax liability
Recode-Tab: Not applicable
Recode-Tab: Not Counting yourself, how many family members who were at least 18 years old lived with you at your current residence as of November 4, 2008?
Recode-Tab: Even though you did not vote, did you request an absentee ballot for the November 4, 2008 election?
Recode-Tab: The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) (Standard Form 76) is a request for registration and a regular (as opposed to back-up) absentee ballot. Did you use the FPCA to request your absentee ballot for the November 4, 2008 election or did you
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Recode-Tab: Determining my eligibility to vote
Recode-Tab: Understanding the absentee voting process
Recode-Tab: Obtaining the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)
Recode-Tab: Completing the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)
Recode-Tab: Obtaining the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)
Recode-Tab: Completing the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)
Recode-Tab: Finding information on candidates/issues
Recode-Tab: Electronic transmission of election materials (i.e., faxing, e-mailing)
Recode-Tab: Some other voting information or assistance
Recode-Tab: (Includes Non-registered voters) - Elections for the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives were held in 2006. A lot of respondents did not get to vote because they weren't registered, they were sick, or they just didn't have time. H
Recode-Tab: (Includes Non-registered voters) - In the election held on November 4, 2008, did you definitely vote in person on election day, definitely mail or fax a completed absentee ballot on or before November 4, 2008, definitely not vote, or are you no
Includes Not Registered Voters: In the election held on November 4, 2008, did you definitely vote in person on election day, definitely mail or fax a completed absentee ballot on or before November 4, 2008, definitely not vote, or are you not completely s
Includes Not Registered Voters: Elections for the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives were held in 2006. A lot of respondents did not get to vote because they weren't registered, they were sick, or they just didn't have time. How about you -
Recode-Tab: A lot of people were not able to vote because they weren't registered, they were sick, they didn't have time, or something else happened to prevent them from voting. And sometimes, people who USUALLY vote or who PLANNED to vote forget that s
Recode-Tab: In preparation for the 2008 primaries and general election, how many times did you visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) Web site? Mark one.
Recode-Tab: From the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) Web site
Recode-Tab: From some other contact with FVAP
Recode-Tab: Through military channels
Recode-Tab: From a U.S. Embassy or consulate
Recode-Tab: From a state or local election official
Recode-Tab: From an overseas organization or company
Recode-Tab: From another non-FVAP Web site
Recode-Tab: From a military post office
Recode-Tab: Some other source
Recode-Tab: From the Voting Assistance Officer (VAO)
Recode-Tab: From another Web site on the Internet
Recode-Tab: From a CD ROM
Crossing Recoded: Age on Nov 4, 2008
Crossing Recode: Overseas region of residence on Nov 4, 2008
Unique ID
Includes Not Registered Voters: Eligibility Flag
Includes Not Registered Voters: Case Weight
Variance estimation stratum