What is your marital status?
Were you a U.S. citizen on November 4, 2008?
In 2008, were you registered to vote in the U.S.?
As of November 4, 2008, how long had you been stationed in this country?
For the next question, the definition of "family members" includes 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 yo
How interested or uninterested were you in the U.S. elections held on November 4, 2008?
Even though you did not vote, did you request an absentee ballot for the November 4, 2008 election?
In what month did you request your absentee ballot for the November 4, 2008 election?
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.
Unit Voting Assistance Officers (UVAOs) are designated individuals who provide accurate, non-partisan voting information and assistance to members of military units who wish to vote. During 2008, did you receive voting information or assistance from a UVA
Overall, in 2008, how satisfied or dissatisfied were you with the information or assistance you received from your Unit Voting Assistance Officer (UVAO)?
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 row. 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 row. 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 row. 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 row. 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 row. 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 row. 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 row. 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 row. The Internet
Some states allow you to fax voting materials such as your absentee ballot request or the completed ballot itself. During 2008, did you fax any of the following materials? Mark one answer for each item. Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)
Some states allow you to fax voting materials such as your absentee ballot request or the completed ballot itself. During 2008, did you fax any of the following materials? Mark one answer for each item. Non-Federal Post Card Application request for absen
Some states allow you to fax voting materials such as your absentee ballot request or the completed ballot itself. During 2008, did you fax any of the following materials? Mark one answer for each item. Ballot
Some states allow you to fax voting materials such as your absentee ballot request or the completed ballot itself. During 2008, did you fax any of the following materials? Mark one answer for each item. Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)
Some states allow you to fax voting materials such as your absentee ballot request or the completed ballot itself. During 2008, did you fax any of the following materials? Mark one answer for each item. Other voting materials
How did you vote in the November 2006 election?
Your legal voting residence is the state or territory where you last resided prior to entering military service OR that you have since claimed as your legal residence. The right to vote extends to you even though you may no longer own property or have oth
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 something UNU
During the months leading up to the election held on November 4, did you ever plan to vote in that election, or didn't you plan to vote?
In the election held on November 4, did you definitely vote in person on election day, definitely mail or fax a completed absentee ballot on or before November 4, definitely not vote, or are you not completely sure whether you voted in that election? *This
Did you not vote in the November 4, 2008 election for the following reasons? I was not interested in voting.
Did you not vote in the November 4, 2008 election for the following reasons? I was too busy to vote.
Did you not vote in the November 4, 2008 election for the following reasons? I forgot to vote.
Did you not vote in the November 4, 2008 election for the following reasons? I could not register to vote.
Did you not vote in the November 4, 2008 election for the following reasons? I had no candidate preference.
Did you not vote in the November 4, 2008 election for the following reasons? I did not think my vote would matter.
Did you not vote in the November 4, 2008 election for the following reasons? I did not know how to get an absentee ballot.
Did you not vote in the November 4, 2008 election for the following reasons? My absentee ballot arrived too late.
Did you not vote in the November 4, 2008 election for the following reasons? My absentee ballot did not arrive at all.
Did you not vote in the November 4, 2008 election for the following reasons? The absentee voting process was too complicated.
Did you not vote in the November 4, 2008 election for the following reasons? I was concerned about federal or state income tax liability.
Did you not vote in the November 4, 2008 election for the following reasons? Some other reason
Did you not vote in the November 4, 2008 election for the following reasons? N/A, I was not registered to vote
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 use another
Did you obtain your Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) to request your regular absentee ballot for the November 4, 2008 election from any of the following sources? From the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP)
Did you obtain your Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) to request your regular absentee ballot for the November 4, 2008 election from any of the following sources? Through military channels
Did you obtain your Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) to request your regular absentee ballot for the November 4, 2008 election from any of the following sources? From the U.S. Embassy or consulate
Did you obtain your Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) to request your regular absentee ballot for the November 4, 2008 election from any of the following sources? From an overseas organization or company
Did you obtain your Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) to request your regular absentee ballot for the November 4, 2008 election from any of the following sources? From a state or local election official
Did you obtain your Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) to request your regular absentee ballot for the November 4, 2008 election from any of the following sources? Online from the Internet
Did you obtain your Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) to request your regular absentee ballot for the November 4, 2008 election from any of the following sources? From a military post office
Did you obtain your Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) to request your regular absentee ballot for the November 4, 2008 election from any of the following sources? Some other source
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 obtain your Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) for the November 4, 2008 election from the following sources? From the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) Web site
Did you obtain your Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) for the November 4, 2008 election from the following sources? From some other contact with FVAP
Did you obtain your Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) for the November 4, 2008 election from the following sources? Through military channels
Did you obtain your Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) for the November 4, 2008 election from the following sources? From a U.S. Embassy or consulate
Did you obtain your Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) for the November 4, 2008 election from the following sources? From a state or local election official
Did you obtain your Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) for the November 4, 2008 election from the following sources? From an overseas organization or company
Did you obtain your Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) for the November 4, 2008 election from the following sources? From another non-FVAP Web site
Did you obtain your Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) for the November 4, 2008 election from the following sources? From a military post office
Did you obtain your Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) for the November 4, 2008 election from the following sources? Some other source
During 2008, did you receive the following information or assistance from your Unit Voting Assitance Officer (UVAO)? Determining my eligibility to vote
During 2008, did you receive the following information or assistance from your Unit Voting Assitance Officer (UVAO)? Understanding the absentee voting process
During 2008, did you receive the following information or assistance from your Unit Voting Assitance Officer (UVAO)? Obtaining the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)
During 2008, did you receive the following information or assistance from your Unit Voting Assitance Officer (UVAO)? Completing the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)
During 2008, did you receive the following information or assistance from your Unit Voting Assitance Officer (UVAO)? Obtaining the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)
During 2008, did you receive the following information or assistance from your Unit Voting Assitance Officer (UVAO)? Completing the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)
During 2008, did you receive the following information or assistance from your Unit Voting Assitance Officer (UVAO)? Finding information on candidates/issues
During 2008, did you receive the following information or assistance from your Unit Voting Assitance Officer (UVAO)? Electronic transmission of election materials (i.e., faxing, e-mailing)
During 2008, did you receive the following information or assistance from your Unit Voting Assitance Officer (UVAO)? Some other voting information or assistance
Did you not receive voting information or assistance from your Unit Voting Assistance Officers (UVAO) in 2008 for any of the following reasons? I did not know I could get information or assistance from the UVAO
Did you not receive voting information or assistance from your Unit Voting Assistance Officers (UVAO) in 2008 for any of the following reasons? I did not have a UVAO
Did you not receive voting information or assistance from your Unit Voting Assistance Officers (UVAO) in 2008 for any of the following reasons? I did not know who my UVAO was
Did you not receive voting information or assistance from your Unit Voting Assistance Officers (UVAO) in 2008 for any of the following reasons? I did not know how to contact my UVAO
Did you not receive voting information or assistance from your Unit Voting Assistance Officers (UVAO) in 2008 for any of the following reasons? My UVAO was not available when I needed assistance
Did you not receive voting information or assistance from your Unit Voting Assistance Officers (UVAO) in 2008 for any of the following reasons? My UVAO was not helpful when I needed assistance
Did you not receive voting information or assistance from your Unit Voting Assistance Officers (UVAO) in 2008 for any of the following reasons? My UVAO did not have the materials or information I needed
Did you not receive voting information or assistance from your Unit Voting Assistance Officers (UVAO) in 2008 for any of the following reasons? I did not need any voting information or assistance
Did you not receive voting information or assistance from your Unit Voting Assistance Officers (UVAO) in 2008 for any of the following reasons? Some other reason
Did you not visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) Web site in 2008 for any of the following reasons? I did not know about it.
Did you not visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) Web site in 2008 for any of the following reasons? I did not have Internet access.
Did you not visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) Web site in 2008 for any of the following reasons? I knew about it, but did not know the Web site address.
Did you not visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) Web site in 2008 for any of the following reasons? I got all the information I needed from other sources.
Did you not visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) Web site in 2008 for any of the following reasons? I did not think it would be useful.
Did you not visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) Web site in 2008 for any of the following reasons? Some other reason.
Where did you obtain the 2008-09 Voting Assitance Guide (VAG)? From my Unit Voting Assistance Officer (UVAO)
Where did you obtain the 2008-09 Voting Assitance Guide (VAG)? From the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) Web site
Where did you obtain the 2008-09 Voting Assitance Guide (VAG)? From another Web site on the Internet
Where did you obtain the 2008-09 Voting Assitance Guide (VAG)? From a CD ROM
Where did you obtain the 2008-09 Voting Assitance Guide (VAG)? Some other source
During 2008, were you looking for the following information in the 2008-09 Voting Assitance Guide (VAG)? How to register and vote absentee
During 2008, were you looking for the following information in the 2008-09 Voting Assitance Guide (VAG)? Dates of election and deadlines
During 2008, were you looking for the following information in the 2008-09 Voting Assitance Guide (VAG)? How to fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) for your state
During 2008, were you looking for the following information in the 2008-09 Voting Assitance Guide (VAG)? Mailing address for Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) or ballot
During 2008, were you looking for the following information in the 2008-09 Voting Assitance Guide (VAG)? How to transmit the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) or voted ballot by fax
During 2008, were you looking for the following information in the 2008-09 Voting Assitance Guide (VAG)? How to use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)
During 2008, were you looking for the following information in the 2008-09 Voting Assitance Guide (VAG)? Web site addresses
During 2008, were you looking for the following information in the 2008-09 Voting Assitance Guide (VAG)? Where to go for help
During 2008, were you looking for the following information in the 2008-09 Voting Assitance Guide (VAG)? Other type of voting-related information
Did you not use the 2008-09 Voting Assitance Guide (VAG) for any of the following reasons? I did not know about it.
Did you not use the 2008-09 Voting Assitance Guide (VAG) for any of the following reasons? I knew about it, but could not get a copy.
Did you not use the 2008-09 Voting Assitance Guide (VAG) for any of the following reasons? I got all the information I needed from another source.
Did you not use the 2008-09 Voting Assitance Guide (VAG) for any of the following reasons? Some other reason.
Did you not use the Federal Votign Assistance Program's (FVAP) toll-free telephone service in 2008 for any of the following reasons? I did not know about it.
Did you not use the Federal Votign Assistance Program's (FVAP) toll-free telephone service in 2008 for any of the following reasons? I knew about it, but I did not know what it was for.
Did you not use the Federal Votign Assistance Program's (FVAP) toll-free telephone service in 2008 for any of the following reasons? I knew about it, but I did not know the telephone number.
Did you not use the Federal Votign Assistance Program's (FVAP) toll-free telephone service in 2008 for any of the following reasons? I got all the information I needed from other sources.
Did you not use the Federal Votign Assistance Program's (FVAP) toll-free telephone service in 2008 for any of the following reasons? I did not need it.
Did you not use the Federal Votign Assistance Program's (FVAP) toll-free telephone service in 2008 for any of the following reasons? It was a long-distance call.
Did you not use the Federal Votign Assistance Program's (FVAP) toll-free telephone service in 2008 for any of the following reasons? I could not get through.
Did you not use the Federal Votign Assistance Program's (FVAP) toll-free telephone service in 2008 for any of the following reasons? A toll-free number is not available in the country where I am stationed.
Did you not use the Federal Votign Assistance Program's (FVAP) toll-free telephone service in 2008 for any of the following reasons? Some other reason.
Some states allow you to e-mail voting materials such as your absentee ballot request or the completed ballot itself. During 2008, did you e-mail any of the following materials? Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)
Some states allow you to e-mail voting materials such as your absentee ballot request or the completed ballot itself. During 2008, did you e-mail any of the following materials? Non-Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) request for absentee ballot
Some states allow you to e-mail voting materials such as your absentee ballot request or the completed ballot itself. During 2008, did you e-mail any of the following materials? Ballot
Some states allow you to e-mail voting materials such as your absentee ballot request or the completed ballot itself. During 2008, did you e-mail any of the following materials? Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)
Some states allow you to e-mail voting materials such as your absentee ballot request or the completed ballot itself. During 2008, did you e-mail any of the following materials? Other voting materials
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—did you vote in that election? *Th
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