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VOYNOTREG
Reason why respondent did not register to vote
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Description

For those who were not registered to vote in the election, VOYNOTREG gives the reported primary reason for not registering.

This variable is part of the Voter Supplement.

Comparability

The November 2020 sample has a unique code for COVID-19 pandemic related reasons for not registering.

This variable is otherwise completely comparable across all available years.

Universe

  • Citizens age 18+ who responded that they were not registered for 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 -

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