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- Codes
- Description
- Comparability
- Universe
- Availability
- Flags
- Questionnaire Text
- UnHarmonized Variables
Codes and Frequencies
Description
VOTEWHEN reports whether the respondent voted on election day or before election day in the most recent November election.
This variable is part of the Voter Supplement.
Universe
- Citizens age 18+ who responded they had voted in the most recent November election.
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - |
| 2006 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - |
| 2008 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - |
| 2010 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - |
| 2012 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - |
| 2014 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - |
| 2016 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - |
| 2018 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - |
| 2020 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - |
| 2022 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - |
| 2024 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - |
