SCK1
If AGE >= 18 go to SCK2,
Else, go to next person.
Else, go to next person.
SCK2
IF PRCITSHP = 1-4, go to PRESUP.
Else, go to next person.
Else, go to next person.
PRESUP
This month we have some questions concerning voting and registration.
S1
In any election, some people are not able to vote because they are sick or busy or have some other reason, and others do not want to vote. Did (you/name) vote in the election held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020?
(1) Yes (Go to S5)
(2) No (Go to S2)
Blind display:
(D) Don't know (Go to S2)
(R) Refused (Go to S2)
(2) No (Go to S2)
Blind display:
(D) Don't know (Go to S2)
(R) Refused (Go to S2)
S2
(Were you/Was name) registered to vote in the November 3, 2020 election?
(1) Yes (Go to SCK3)
(2) No (Go to S3)
Blind display:
(D) Don't know (Go to S8)
(R) Refused (Go to S8)
(2) No (Go to S3)
Blind display:
(D) Don't know (Go to S8)
(R) Refused (Go to S8)
SCK3
If S1 = 2, go to S4.
Else, go to S7.
Else, go to S7.
S3
Which of the following was the MAIN reason (you/name) (was/were) not registered to vote?
[READ EACH ANSWER CATEGORY TO THE RESPONDENT. Enter only ONE answer.]
[READ EACH ANSWER CATEGORY TO THE RESPONDENT. Enter only ONE answer.]
(1) Did not meet registration deadlines
(2) Did not know where or how to register
(3) Did not meet residency requirements/did not live here long enough
(4) Permanent illness or disability
(5) Concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
(6) Difficulty with English
(7) Not interested in the election or not involved in politics
(8) My vote would not make a difference
(9) Not eligible to vote
(10) Other reason
Blind display:
(D) Don't know
(R) Refused
(For entries 1-9, D or R, Go to S8)
(2) Did not know where or how to register
(3) Did not meet residency requirements/did not live here long enough
(4) Permanent illness or disability
(5) Concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
(6) Difficulty with English
(7) Not interested in the election or not involved in politics
(8) My vote would not make a difference
(9) Not eligible to vote
(10) Other reason
Blind display:
(D) Don't know
(R) Refused
(For entries 1-9, D or R, Go to S8)
S4
What was the main reason (you/name) did not vote?
[READ EACH ANSWER CATEGORY TO THE RESPONDENT. Enter only ONE
answer.]
[READ EACH ANSWER CATEGORY TO THE RESPONDENT. Enter only ONE
answer.]
(1) Out of town or away from home
(2) Forgot to vote (or send in absentee ballot)
(3) Concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
(4) Illness or disability (own or family's)
(5) Not interested, felt my vote wouldn't make a difference
(6) Too busy, conflicting work or school schedule
(7) Transportation problems
(8) Didn't like candidates or campaign issues
(9) Registration problems (i.e. didn't receive absentee ballot, not registered in current location)
(10) Bad weather conditions
(11) Inconvenient hours, polling place or hours or lines too long
(12) Other
Blind display:
(D) Don't know
(R) Refused
(For entries 1-11, D or R, Go to S7)
(2) Forgot to vote (or send in absentee ballot)
(3) Concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
(4) Illness or disability (own or family's)
(5) Not interested, felt my vote wouldn't make a difference
(6) Too busy, conflicting work or school schedule
(7) Transportation problems
(8) Didn't like candidates or campaign issues
(9) Registration problems (i.e. didn't receive absentee ballot, not registered in current location)
(10) Bad weather conditions
(11) Inconvenient hours, polling place or hours or lines too long
(12) Other
Blind display:
(D) Don't know
(R) Refused
(For entries 1-11, D or R, Go to S7)
S5
Did (you/he/she) vote in person or did (you/he/she) vote by mail?
(1) In person (Go to S6)
(2) By mail (Go to S6)
Blind display:
(D) Don't know (Go to S6)
(R) Refused (Go to S6)
(2) By mail (Go to S6)
Blind display:
(D) Don't know (Go to S6)
(R) Refused (Go to S6)
S6
Was that on election day or before election day?
(1) On election day (Go to S7)
(2) Before election day (Go to S7)
Blind display:
(D) Don't know (Go to S7)
(R) Refused (Go to S7)
(2) Before election day (Go to S7)
Blind display:
(D) Don't know (Go to S7)
(R) Refused (Go to S7)
S7
There are various places and ways people can register to vote. The last time (you/name) registered, how did (you/name) register to vote?
[READ EACH ANSWER CATEGORY TO THE RESPONDENT. Enter only ONE answer.]
[READ EACH ANSWER CATEGORY TO THE RESPONDENT. Enter only ONE answer.]
(1) At a department of motor vehicles (for example, when obtaining a driver's license or other identification card)
(2) At a public assistance agency (for example, a Medicaid, AFDC, or Food Stamps office, an office serving disabled persons, or an unemployment office)
(3) Registered by mail
(4) Registered using the internet or online
(5) At a school, hospital, or on campus
(6) Went to a town hall or county/government registration office
(7) Filled out form at a registration drive (library, post office, or someone came to your door)
(8) Registered at polling place (on election or primary day)
(9) Other
Blind display:
(D) Don't know
(R) Refused
(For entries 1-8, D, or R, skip to S8)
(2) At a public assistance agency (for example, a Medicaid, AFDC, or Food Stamps office, an office serving disabled persons, or an unemployment office)
(3) Registered by mail
(4) Registered using the internet or online
(5) At a school, hospital, or on campus
(6) Went to a town hall or county/government registration office
(7) Filled out form at a registration drive (library, post office, or someone came to your door)
(8) Registered at polling place (on election or primary day)
(9) Other
Blind display:
(D) Don't know
(R) Refused
(For entries 1-8, D, or R, skip to S8)
S8
How long (have you/has name) lived at this address?
(1) Less than 1 month
(2) 1-6 months
(3) 7-11 months
(4) 1-2 years
(5) 3-4 years
(6) 5 years or longer
Blind display:
(D) Don't know
(R) Refused
(2) 1-6 months
(3) 7-11 months
(4) 1-2 years
(5) 3-4 years
(6) 5 years or longer
Blind display:
(D) Don't know
(R) Refused
SCK4
*** DO NOT READ TO RESPONDENT ***
Who reported for this person?
Who reported for this person?
(1) Self
(2) Other
(Go to next person; else, end supplement.)
(2) Other
(Go to next person; else, end supplement.)