Overseas Citizen Population Survey

2020 Overseas Citizen Population Survey (OCPS) OMB Control 0704-0539 Expires: XX/XX/XXXX

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FVAP 2020 Overseas Citizen Population Survey

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Please read the following information carefully. It explains the purpose of the 2020 Overseas Citizen Population Survey and how the findings of this survey will be used.

This survey is being conducted by the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP), which works to ensure that all Service members, their eligible family members and overseas citizens are aware of their right to vote and have the tools to do so—from anywhere in the world. This survey will provide FVAP with critical data to help improve the services and information available to voters residing outside of the United States. Data from this survey will be used in reports to the president and Congress; the Department of Defense is required to conduct this survey to meet its reporting requirements under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) as modified by the Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment (MOVE) Act. Some findings from this survey may also be published in professional journals or presented at conferences.

Completing this survey is voluntary. Most people can complete the survey in 15 minutes. This survey does not collect or use personally identifiable information (PII) and is not retrieved by personal identifier. There is no penalty if you choose not to respond. However, we strongly encourage you to participate so that the data will be complete and representative. Your responses will be treated as confidential. Identifying information will not be collected in this survey or delivered to FVAP.

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Additional Information

Survey Eligibility and Potential Benefits:

A sample of registered voters requesting absentee ballots to be sent to an international address was selected to participate in the survey. There is no direct benefit for your individual participation; however, your responses, when combined with the responses from other overseas citizens, will make a difference in helping identify absentee voting difficulties that arise and areas where FVAP’s products and services can be improved.

Statement of Risk:

The data collection procedures do not involve any substantial risk of disclosure of data.

If you experience any difficulties completing the survey, please contact the Survey Processing Center by sending an email to helpdesk@overseascitizensurvey.com. If you have concerns about your rights as a research participant, please contact the OUSD (P&R) Research Regulatory Oversight Office at 703-681-6522/703-681-8320 or e-mail RDHA.R2O2.PR@mail.mil.

Once you start answering the survey, if you desire to withdraw your answers, please notify the Survey Processing Center before [DATE}. Please include in the email or phone message your name and ticket number. Unless withdrawn, partially completed survey data may be used after that date.

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The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to the Department of Defense, at whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.dd-dod-information-collections@mail.mil (0704-0539). Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number.

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR RESPONSE TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS.

Thank you for participating in our survey. It is only by hearing from everyone that we can be sure that the results are truly representative. Your participation is voluntary and you may choose not to answer specific questions.

INTRO AND SCREENER QUESTIONS

Q1. Are you a citizen of the United States?

Value	Value Label
1	Yes
2	No
-99	Refused

Q2. Were you serving in the military on November 3, 2020?

Value	Value Label
1	Yes
2	No
-99	Refused

Q3. On November 3, 2020, where was your country of residence? [Drop Down Menu]

Value	Value Label
XX	Country of Residence
-99	Refused

//If Q3 = United States, only allow dates on and after November, 2020.//

Q4. What was the last month and year in which your primary residence was in the United States? Please estimate if you are unsure of the exact month and year. [Drop Down Menu]

Value	Value Label
XX/XX	Month/Year
-99	Refused

Q5. In the 12 months before November 3, 2020, how many times had you traveled to the United States? [Open End Text]

Value	Value Label
XX	Traveled to US
-99	Refused

Q6. For what reason(s) were you in [pipe in Q3 response or country indicated in frame] on November 3, 2020? Mark all that apply.

//Randomize order of response options 1-8.//

Value	Value Label
1	Born outside the United States
2	Moved to be with family
3	Retirement
4	Employment opportunities
5	Citizen of the destination country
6	Educational or research opportunities
7	Volunteer work
8	Quality of life reasons
9	Other (please specify)

Value	Value Label
1	Selected
0	Not Selected
-99	Refused

//If Q6=9, continue to Q6A. Else skip to “YOUR 2020 VOTING EXPERIENCE” introduction page.//

Q6A. Please specify the additional reason(s) you were living in [pipe in Q3 response or country indicated in frame] on November 3, 2020. Please do not include any personally identifiable information. [Open End Text]

VOTING EXPERIENCE

//Between Q6A and Q7, insert page with section header and section intro text.//

YOUR 2020 VOTING EXPERIENCE

Many 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 unusual happened on Election Day in a particular year that prevented them from voting. So please think carefully for a minute about the election held on November 3, 2020.

Q7. During the months leading up to the election, did you ever plan to vote in that election, or did you not plan to vote?

Value	Value Label
1	Did plan to vote
0	Did not plan to vote
-99	Refused

Q8. Did you vote in the November 3, 2020, General Election?

Value	Value Label
1	Yes, definitely voted.
2	No, definitely did not vote.
-98	Not sure if I voted
-99	Refused

Q9. Did you request an absentee ballot for the November 3, 2020 General Election?

Value	Value Label
1	Yes
2	No
-98	Not sure
-99	Refused

//If Q9=1, continue to Q9A. Else skip to Q10.//

Q9A. How did you request an absentee ballot for the November 3, 2020 General Election?

Value	Value Label
1	Mail
2	Email
3	Website
4	Fax
-98	I’m unsure how I submitted an absentee ballot request.
-99	Refused
-100	Valid Skip

Q10. Did you expect to receive an absentee ballot automatically from an election official for the November 3, 2020 General Election?

Value	Value Label
1	Yes
0	No
-98	Not sure
-99	Refused

//If Q9=1 OR Q10=1, continue to Q10A. Else skip to Q11.//

Q10A. Was this the first time you requested an absentee ballot or expected to receive one automatically while living in [pipe in Q3 response or country indicated in the frame]?

Value	Value Label
1	Yes
0	No
-99	Refused
-100	Valid Skip

Q11. Did you receive an absentee ballot from an election official for the November 3, 2020, General Election?

Value	Value Label
1	Yes
-98	Not sure
0	No
-99	Refused

Q11A. Did you obtain a Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) for the November 3, 2020 General Election?

Value	Value Label
1	Yes
-98	Not sure
0	No
-99	Refused

//If Q11=1 OR Q11A=1, continue to Q11B. Else skip to Q12.//

Q11B. How did you receive your absentee ballot or obtain a Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) for the November 3, 2020 General Election?

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
Q11B_1	Mail	Q11B_1 Absentee Ballot Receipt Mode: Mail
Q11B_2	Email	Q11B_2 Absentee Ballot Receipt Mode: Email
Q11B_3	Website	Q11B_3 Absentee Ballot Request Mode: Website
Q11B_4	Fax	Q11B_4 Absentee Ballot Receipt Mode: Fax
Q11B_5	I’m unsure how I received an absentee ballot	Q11B_5 Absentee Ballot Receipt Mode: Unsure

Value	Value Label
1	Selected
0	Not Selected
-99	Refused
-100	Valid Skip

//If Q11B ≠ -99, continue to Q12. Else skip to Q13.//

Q12. For which of the following reasons did you choose to receive your absentee ballot by [pipe Q11B answers]?

Value	Value Label
1	Convenience
2	Reliability
3	Ease of use
4	Cost
5	Speed
6	Habit
7	Other (please specify)
-99	Refused
-100	Valid skip

//If Q12=7, continue to Q12A. Else skip to Q13.//

Q12A. Please specify your reason for choosing to receive your absentee ballot by [pipe Q12 response]. Please do not include any personally identifiable information. [Open End Text]

//If Q11=1 OR Q11A=1, continue to Q13. Else skip to Q14.//

Q13. Did you return your absentee ballot or Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) for the November 3, 2020 General Election?

Value	Value Label
1	Yes
0	No
-98	Not sure
-99	Refused
-100	Valid Skip

//If Q13=1, continue to Q13A. Else skip to Q14.//

Q13A. How did you return your absentee ballot or Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) for the November 3, 2020 General Election?

Value	Value Label
1	Mail
2	Email
3	Website
4	Fax
-98	I’m unsure how I submitted an absentee ballot.
-99	Refused
-100	Valid Skip

//If Q13A=1, continue to Q13B. Else skip to Q14.//

Q13B. What type of mail service did you use to submit your absentee ballot?

Value	Value Label
1	National mail service owned or operated by the government of [pipe in Q3 response or country indicated in frame]
2	FedEx, UPS, DHL or other private delivery carrier
3	Mail service provided by the U.S. Government in [pipe in Q3 response or country indicated in frame] (e.g., U.S. consulate, military base)
4	Other
-99	Refused
-100	Valid Skip

//If Q13=0 OR -98, continue to Q14. Else skip to Q15.//

Q14. For the election held on November 3, 2020, did you complete and submit a ballot at a polling station in the United States on Election Day?

Value	Value Label
1	Definitely voted in person
-98	Not sure
0	Definitely did not vote in person
-99	Refused
-100	Valid Skip

//If Q13=0 OR -98, continue to Q15. Else skip to Q16.//

Q15. What was the main reason you did not vote in the November 3, 2020 General Election?

Value	Value Label
1	I tried/wanted to vote but did not or could not complete the process
2	I did not want to vote
-99	Refused
-100	Valid Skip

//If Q11=0 OR -98, AND Q14=0 OR -98, continue to Q16. Else skip to Q17.//

Q16. If you had voted, how confident are you that your vote in the November 3, 2020 General Election would have been counted as you intended?

Value	Value Label
1	Very confident
2	Somewhat confident
3	Not too confident
4	Not at all confident
-99	Refused
-100	Valid Skip

//If Q16=3 OR 4, continue to Q16A. Else skip to Q17.//

Q16A. Why do you not feel confident that your vote would have been counted as you intended? Please do not include any personally identifiable information. [Open End Text]

//If Q13=1, continue to Q17. Else skip to Q18.//

Q17. How confident are you that your vote in the November 3, 2020 General Election was counted as you intended?

Value	Value Label
1	Very confident
2	Somewhat confident
3	Not too confident
4	Not at all confident
-99	Refused
-100	Valid Skip

//If Q17=3 OR 4, continue to Q17A. Else skip to Q18.//

Q17A. Why do you not feel confident that your vote was counted as you intended? Please do not include any personally identifiable information.

Q18. Did you experience any of the following situations leading up to the November 3, 2020 General Election? Mark “Yes” or “No” for each item.

//Randomize order of all subitems.//

Variable Name	Variable Text
Q18_1	Difficulty requesting absentee ballot
Q18_2	Absentee ballot arrived late
Q18_3	Difficulty returning ballot
Q18_4	Difficulty with mailing system
Q18_5	Unsure of address to use
Q18_6	Difficulty accessing State's election website

Value	Value Label
1	Yes
0	No
-99	Refused

Q19. Using the scale below, evaluate your knowledge of voting deadlines in [state of registration].

Variable Name	Variable Text
Q19_1	Knowledge of your state's deadline to register to vote
Q19_2	Knowledge of your state's deadline to request an absentee ballot
Q19_3	Knowledge of your state's deadline to return an absentee ballot

Value	Value Label
5	Excellent
4	Good
3	Average
2	Fair
1	Poor
-99	Refused

Q20. Taking all things into consideration, how satisfied were you with the overall absentee voting process?

Value	Value Label
5	Very satisfied
4	Satisfied
3	Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
2	Dissatisfied
1	Very dissatisfied
-99	Refused
-100	Valid Skip

//If Q20=2 OR 1, continue to Q20A. Else skip to Q21.//

Q20A. Please specify why you were dissatisfied with the overall absentee voting process. Please do not include any personally identifiable information. [Open End Text]

VOTING RESOURCES

Many people were unable 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 unusual happened on Election Day in a particular year that prevented them from voting.

VOTING RESOURCES

The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) provides the following services to help overseas citizens successfully complete the absentee voting process.

FVAP.gov:

FVAP.gov provides customized, voting-related information and resources for all citizens covered by the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA).

The website also provides State-specific election information, including dates, deadlines and contact information that voters can rely on to adhere to their State’s absentee voting process. Other products and services, such as fact sheets and FAQs, are also available at FVAP.gov.

FVAP staff support:

FVAP provides support through email at vote@fvap.gov and a toll-free telephone service, which allows American citizens living overseas who are eligible to vote to ask FVAP staff for voting information or assistance.

FVAP Online Assistant:

FVAP offers an easy-to-use Online Assistant at FVAP.gov to guide voters in completing Federal Post Card Applications (FPCA) and Federal Write-In Absentee Ballots (FWAB).

The Online Assistant tool simplifies the completion of FPCAs and FWABs by providing State-specific information and instructions on how to download, print and return forms to election offices.

Q21. Before taking this survey, were you aware of the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) or its services?

Value	Value Label
1	Yes
0	No
-99	Refused

Q22. Did you hear, see, or receive any messages from the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) in the past year about the November 2020 election, such as through the web, social media, email or an organization?

Value	Value Label
1	Yes
0	No
-99	Refused

//If Q22=1, continue to Q22A. Else skip to Q23.//

Q22A. Please specify where you heard, saw, or received messages from the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP).

Value	Value Label
Q23_1	FVAP.gov or other FVAP communication
Q23_2	Social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.)
Q23_3	News stories
Q23_4	Word of mouth
Q23_5	Web search on Google, Yahoo, or another search engine
Q23_6	An official U.S. government source, i.e., embassy, consulate, State Department, or military installation
Q23_7	Work or school
Q23_8	A civic organization, political party, or organization for Americans living abroad
-99	Refused
-100	Valid Skip

Q23. Which, if any, of the following advertisements do you recall seeing, reading, or hearing from the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP)? Mark all that apply.

[Screenshots]

Value	Value Label
1	Yes
0	No
-99	Refused

//If Q21=1, show Q24_1, Q24_2, AND Q24_3.//

Q24. In preparation for the 2020 primaries or General Election, did you use any of the following resources? Mark “Yes” or “No” for each item.

//Randomize order of all subitems.//

Variable Name	Variable Text
Q24_1	Visited FVAP.gov
Q24_2	Used FVAP staff support
Q24_3	Visited FVAP Online Assistant tool
Q24_4	Visited State or local election office website
Q24_5	Used U.S. government voting assistance resources in [pipe in Q3 response or country indicated in frame]

Value	Value Label
1	Yes
0	No
-99	Refused

//Show if respondent indicated they used two or more resources in Q24.//

Q24A. Of the following resources, which did you consider to be the most useful? [Pipe in selections from Q24]

Variable Name	Variable Text
Q24A_*	[Q24 response]
Q24A_*	[Q24 response]
Q24A_*	[Q24 response]

Value	Value Label
1	Selected
0	Not Selected
-99	Refused
-100	Valid Skip

//If Q24_1=1 OR Q24_3=1, continue to Q25. Else skip to Q26.//

Q25. Overall, how satisfied were you with the FVAP website when you visited it in anticipation of the November 3, 2020 General Election?

Value	Value Label
1	Very satisfied
2	Satisfied
3	Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
4	Dissatisfied
5	Very dissatisfied
-99	Refused
-100	Valid Skip

//If Q21=1, show Q26_1, Q26_2, AND Q26_3.//

Q26. Please indicate which, if any, FVAP products or services you have used for voting assistance during any election before the 2020 General Election. Mark “Yes” or “No” for each item.

//Randomize order of all subitems.//

Variable Name	Variable Text
Q26_1	Visited FVAP.gov
Q26_2	Used FVAP staff support
Q26_3	Visited FVAP Online Assistant tool
Q26_4	Visited state or local election website
Q26_5	Used U.S. government voting assistance resources in [pipe in Q3 response or country indicated in frame]

Value	Value Label
1	Yes
0	No
-99	Refused

//If Q24_4=1, continue to Q26. Else skip to Q27.//

Q27. What source led you to visit your state or local election office website when you visited in anticipation of the November 3, 2020 General Election?

//Randomize order of response options1-5.//

Value	Value Label
1	FVAP.gov
2	Internet search
3	State or local election official
4	Family or friend
5	State Department or Consular Services
6	Other
-99	Refused
-100	Valid Skip

The Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) is a single form that you can use to register to vote and/or request an absentee ballot for federal elections.

Some states require eligible voters who vote absentee to use the FPCA to request an absentee ballot.

Q28. Before taking this survey, were you aware that you could use the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) to register to vote and request an absentee ballot?

Value	Value Label
1	Yes
0	No
-99	Refused

//If Q28=1 AND Q9=1, continue to Q28A. Else skip to Q29.//

Q28A. Did you use the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) to request your absentee ballot or did you use another method?

//Randomize order of response options1-4.//

Value	Value Label
1	Yes, I used an FPCA to request an absentee ballot.
2	No, I used a state or local form to request an absentee ballot.
3	No, I used a non-government website (e.g., Rock the Vote [RTV], Overseas Vote Foundation [OVF]) to request an absentee ballot.
4	No, I used another method.
5	Other
-99	Refused

The Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB; Standard Form 186) is a backup way to vote in case your requested absentee ballot does not arrive in time for you to vote and return your ballot. It lets you write in the names of the candidate you wish to vote for.

Please answer with the most appropriate response regarding the November 3, 2020 General Election.

//If Q11A=0 OR -98, continue to Q29. Else skip to Q30.//

Q29. Before taking this survey, were you aware of the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)?

Value	Value Label
1	Yes
0	No
-99	Refused
-100	Valid Skip

Q30. Did you receive information about the absentee voting process from any of the following sources in 2020? Mark “Yes” or “No” for each item.

//Randomize order of subitems Q30_1-Q30_10.//

Variable Name	Variable Text
Q30_1	State or local election official
Q30_2	U.S. newspapers, magazines, radio, or TV
Q30_3	International newspapers, magazines, radio, or TV
Q30_4	Family or friends living outside of [pipe in Q3 response or country indicated in frame]
Q30_5	Family or friends living in [pipe in Q3 response or country indicated in frame]
Q30_6	Internet other than social media
Q30_7	Social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, blogs)
Q30_8	Directly from candidates/parties
Q30_9	Employer/HR department
Q30_10	An organization for Americans living abroad
Q30_11	Other

Value	Value Label
1	Yes
0	No
-99	Refused

Q31. Which of the following do you use at least once a month to get news or news headlines about U.S. politics and/or elections? Mark all that apply.

Variable Name	Variable Text
Q31_1	U.S. national TV news
Q31_2	Local TV news in your country of residence
Q31_3	Local newspaper in your country of residence
Q31_4	U.S. national newspapers such as Wall Street Journal, USA Today, or Washington Post
Q31_5	Print or online news magazines such as The Atlantic, Mother Jones, or National Review
Q31_6	Online-only news websites such as Breitbart, Politico, Vox, or Yahoo News
Q31_7	U.S. public radio station such as NPR
Q31_8	International news outlets (newspapers, magazines, radio, or TV)
Q31_9	Web search on Google, Yahoo, or another search engine
Q31_10	Other

Value	Value Label
1	Selected
0	Not selected
-99	Refused

//If Q31=10, continue to Q31A. Else skip to Q32.//

Q31A. Please specify the additional source(s) you use at least once a month to get news or news headlines about U.S. politics and/or elections. Please do not include any personally identifiable information.

Q32. How would you characterize the reliability of internet access in [pipe in Q3 response or country indicated in frame]?

Value	Value Label
1	Very unreliable
2	Unreliable
3	Neither reliable nor unreliable
4	Reliable
5	Very reliable
-99	Refused

Q33. How would you characterize the reliability of postal service in [pipe in Q3 response or country indicated in frame]?

Value	Value Label
1	Very unreliable
2	Unreliable
3	Neither reliable nor unreliable
4	Reliable
5	Very reliable
-99	Refused

Q34. How interested or uninterested were you in the election held on November 3, 2020?

Value	Value Label
1	Very interested
2	Somewhat interested
3	Neither interested nor uninterested
4	Somewhat uninterested
5	Very uninterested
-99	Refused

Q35. Did you have any preferences regarding the candidates in the U.S. elections held on November 3, 2020?

Value	Value Label
1	No preference for a candidate/candidates
2	Weak preference for a candidate/candidates
3	Moderate preference for a candidate/candidates
4	Strong preference for a candidate/candidates
-99	Refused

Q36. How much attention did you pay in October 2020 to news about U.S. politics and the November 3, 2020 General Election?

Value	Value Label
1	A great deal
2	A lot
3	A moderate amount
4	A little
5	None at all
-99	Refused

Q37. Do you use any of the following social networking sites or apps at least once a month? Mark "Yes" or "No" for each item.

Variable Name	Variable Text
Q37_1	Facebook
Q37_2	Instagram
Q37_3	Twitter
Q37_4	LinkedIn
Q37_5	Pinterest
Q37_6	Tumblr
Q37_7	Reddit
Q37_8	Snapchat
Q37_9	YouTube
Q37_10	Periscope
Q37_11	Whatsapp
Q37_12	TikTok
Q37_13	Other

Value	Value Label
1	Yes
0	No
-99	Refused

//If Q37_13=1, continue to Q37A. Else skip to Q38.//

Q37A. Please specify the other social networking sites or apps you have used at least once a month. Please do not include any personally identifiable information.

Q38. Do you ever use social networking sites like Facebook or Twitter to do any of the following? Mark “Yes” or “No” for each item.

//Randomize order of subitems.//

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
Q38_1	Post links to political stories or articles for others to read	Q38_1 Social Network Activity: Post Political Stories
Q38_2	Post your own thoughts or comments on political or social issues	Q38_2 Social Network Activity: Post Comments
Q38_3	Encourage other people to take action on a political or social issue that is important to you	Q38_3 Social Network Activity: Encourage Action
Q38_4	Encourage other people to vote	Q38_4 Social Network Activity: Encourage Voting
Q38_5	Repost content related to political or social issues that was originally posted by someone else	Q38_5 Social Network Activity: Repost Content
Q38_6	”Like” or promote material related to political or social issues that others have posted	Q38_6 Social Network Activity: “Like” Posted Content

Value	Value Label
1	Yes
0	No
-99	Refused

Q39. In the past year, which of the following groups or organizations of Americans living abroad have you engaged with? Mark all that apply.

Variable Name	Variable Text
Q39_1	Political party-based organization(s)
Q39_2	American Citizens Abroad
Q39_3	Expat Exchange
Q39_4	Association of Americans Resident Overseas
Q39_5	American Women's Club
Q39_6	Overseas Vote Foundation
Q39_7	Other

Value	Value Label
1	Selected
0	Not selected
-99	Refused

//If Q39_7=1, continue to Q29A. Else skip to Q40.//

Q39A. Please specify the additional organization(s) of Americans living abroad you have engaged with. Please do not include any personally identifiable information.

Q40. How many U.S. citizens, aged 18 and older, would you estimate you know who resided in [pipe in country of residence if Q3 is blank; pipe Q3 response if not blank] on November 3, 2020? [Open End Text]

//If Q40>0, continue to Q40A. Else skip to Q41.//

Q40A. How many of the U.S. citizens in [pipe in Q3 response or country indicated in frame] that you know would you estimate you talked to about absentee voting procedures? [Open End Text]

//Limit maximum number to the response given in Q40.//

//If Q40A>0, continue to Q40B. Else skip to Q41.//

Q40B. Of the U.S. citizens, aged 18 and older, who you knew in [pipe in Q3 response or country indicated in frame] on November 3, 2020, how many of them would you estimate requested an absentee ballot or had an absentee ballot sent to them for the election held on November 3, 2020? [Open End Text]

//Limit maximum number to the response given in Q40A.//

//If Q40A>0, continue to Q40C. Else skip to Q41.//

Q40C. How many U.S. citizens, aged 18 and older, resided at your primary address in [pipe in Q3 response or country indicated in frame] on November 3, 2020?

//Limit maximum number to the response given in Q40A.//

Q41. Thinking about the other U.S. citizens you know in [pipe in Q3 response or country indicated in frame], would you say they are more or less interested in U.S. elections as you are?

Value	Value Label
1	They are much more interested than I am.
2	They are somewhat more interested than I am.
3	They are about equally as interested as I am.
4	They are somewhat less interested than I am.
5	They are much less interested than I am.
-99	Refused

//If Q4 ≥ 11/2000 (i.e., on or after November, 2000), continue to Q42. Else skip to Q43.//

Q42. Did you live outside of the United States during the following dates?

Variable Name	Variable Text	SHOW IF
Q42_2000	November 2000	Q4 ≥ 11/2000
Q42_2002	November 2002	Q4 ≥ 11/2002
Q42_2004	November 2004	Q4 ≥ 11/2004
Q42_2006	November 2006	Q4 ≥ 11/2006
Q42_2008	November 2008	Q4 ≥ 11/2008
Q42_2010	November 2010	Q4 ≥ 11/2010
Q42_2012	November 2012	Q4 ≥ 11/2012
Q42_2014	November 2014	Q4 ≥ 11/2014
Q42_2016	November 2016	Q4 ≥ 11/2016
Q42_2018	November 2018	Q4 ≥ 11/2018

Value	Value Label
1	Yes
0	No
-99	Refused
-100	Valid Skip

//If respondent answered Q4, only allow dates on and after Q4 response.//

Q43. In which month and year did you last move to [pipe in Q3 response or country indicated in frame]? Please estimate if you are unsure of the exact month and year. [Drop Down Menu]

Value	Value Label
XX/XX	Month/Year
-99	Refused

Q44. Did you also live in [pipe in Q3 response or country indicated in frame] during the following dates?

Variable Name	Variable Text	SHOW IF
Q44_2000	November 2000	Q43≥11/2000 AND Q42_2000≠0Where is Q7a? 2000)
Q44_2002	November 2002	Q43≥11/2002 AND Q42_2002≠0
Q44_2004	November 2004	Q43≥11/2004 AND Q42_2004≠0
Q44_2006	November 2006	Q43≥11/2006 AND Q42_2006≠0
Q44_2008	November 2008	Q43≥11/2008 AND Q42_2008≠0
Q44_2010	November 2010	Q43≥11/2010 AND Q42_2010≠0
Q44_2012	November 2012	Q43≥11/2012 AND Q42_2012≠0
Q44_2014	November 2014	Q43≥11/2014 AND Q42_2014≠0
Q44_2016	November 2016	Q43≥11/2016 AND Q42_2016≠0
Q44_2018	November 2018	Q43≥11/2018 AND Q42_2018≠0

Value	Value Label
1	Yes
0	No
-99	Refused

//If respondent answered Q43, only allow dates on and after Q43 response.//

Q45. In which month and year did you last move to your current address in [pipe in Q3 response or country indicated in frame]? Please estimate if you are unsure of the exact month and year. [Drop Down Menu]

Value	Value Label
XX/XX	Month/Year
-99	Refused

Q45A. Did you also live at your current address during the following dates?

Variable Name	Variable Text	SHOW IF
Q45A_2000	November 2000	Q45≥11/2000 AND Q44_2000≠0Where is Q7a? 2000) AND Q42_2000≠0
Q45A_2002	November 2002	Q45≥11/2002 AND Q44_2002≠0 AND Q42_2002≠0
Q45A_2004	November 2004	Q45≥11/2004 AND Q44_2004≠0 AND Q42_2004≠0
Q45A_2006	November 2006	Q45≥11/2006 AND Q44_2006≠0 AND Q42_2006≠0
Q45A_2008	November 2008	Q45≥11/2008 AND Q44_2008≠0 AND Q42_2008≠0
Q45A_2010	November 2010	Q45≥11/2010 AND Q44_2010≠0 AND Q42_2010≠0
Q45A_2012	November 2012	Q45≥11/2012 AND Q44_2012≠0 AND Q42_2012≠0
Q45A_2014	November 2014	Q45≥11/2014 AND Q44_2014≠0 AND Q42_2014≠0
Q45A_2016	November 2016	Q45≥11/2016 AND Q44_2016≠0 AND Q42_2016≠0
Q45A_2018	November 2018	Q45≥11/2018 AND Q44_2018≠0 AND Q42_2018≠0

Value	Value Label
1	Yes
0	No
-99	Refused

DEMOGRAPHICS

MORE ABOUT YOU

We would like to know more about you. These items are for statistical purposes only.

Q46. Are you Spanish/Hispanic/Latino?

Value	Value Label
1	No, not Spanish/Hispanic/Latino
2	Yes, Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or other Spanish/Hispanic/Latino
-99	Refused

Q47. What is your race? Mark all that apply.

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
Q47_1	White	Q47_1 Race: White
Q47_2	Black or African American	Q47_2 Race: Black or African American
Q47_3	American Indian or Alaska Native	Q47_3 Race: American Indian or Alaska Native
Q47_4	Asian (e.g., Asian Indian, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese)	Q47_4 Race: Asian
Q47_5	Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (e.g., Samoan, Guamanian, or Chamorro)	Q47_5 Race: Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

Value	Value Label
1	Selected
0	Not Selected
-99	Refused

Q48. What is the highest degree or level of school that you have completed?

Value	Value Label
1	Twelve years or fewer of school
2	High school graduate—traditional diploma
3	High school graduate—alternative diploma (home school, GED, etc.)
4	Some college credit, but less than 1 year
5	One year or more of college, no degree
6	Associate degree (e.g., AA, AS)
7	Bachelor’s degree (e.g., BA, AB, BS)
8	Master’s, doctoral, or professional school degree (e.g., MA, Ph.D., JD)
-99	Refused

Q49. As of November 3, 2020, in which country or countries did you hold citizenship? Mark all that apply.

Variable Name	Variable Text	Value Label
Q49_1	United States	Q49_1 Citizenship: United States
Q49_2	[Pipe in Q3 response or country indicated in frame]	Q49_2 Citizenship: Country of Residence
Q49_3	Other	Q49_3 Citizenship: Other

Value	Value Label
1	Selected
0	Not Selected
-99	Refused

//If Q49_3=1, continue to Q49A. Else skip to Q50.//

Q49A. Please specify the country where you hold citizenship other than the United States or [pipe in Q3 response or country indicated in frame]. [Drop Down Menu]

Q50. In the week before November 3, 2020, did you work either full-time or part-time?

Value	Value Label
1	Yes
2	No, I was retired
3	No, I was disabled
4	No, I was unable to work
5	No, I was a caretaker or stay-at-home parent
6	No, other
-99	Refused

Q51. What is your marital status?

Value	Value Label
1	Married
2	Separated
3	Divorced
4	Widowed
5	Never married
-99	Refused

Q52. Do you have children?

Value	Value Label
1	Yes
0	No
-99	Refused

//If Q51=1, continue to Q53. Else skip to Q54.//

Q53. As of November 3, 2020, in which country or countries did your spouse hold citizenship? Mark all that apply.

Variable Name	Variable Text
Q51_1	United States
Q51_2	[pipe in Q3 response or country indicated in frame]
Q51_3	Other

Value	Value Label
1	Selected
0	Not Selected
-99	Refused
-100	Valid Skip

//If Q53_3=1, continue to Q53A. Else skip to Q54.//

Q53A. Please specify the country where your spouse holds citizenship other than the United States or [pipe in Q3 response or country indicated in frame]. [Drop Down Menu]

//If Q52=1, continue to Q54. Else skip to Q55.//

Q54. As of November 3, 2020, in which country or countries did your children hold citizenship? Mark all that apply.

Variable Name	Variable Text
Q54_1	United States
Q54_2	[pipe in Q3 response or country indicated in frame]
Q54_3	Other

Value	Value Label
1	Selected
0	Not Selected
-99	Refused
-100	Valid Skip

//If Q54_3=1, continue to Q54A. Else skip to Q55.//

Q54A. Please specify the country where your children hold citizenship other than the United States or [pipe in Q3 response or country indicated in frame]. Please do not include any personally identifiable information.

Q55. Which category represents your household’s total combined income during the 12 months leading up to November 3, 2020? (values are in USD)

Value	Value Label
1	Under $1,000
2	$1,000–$4,999
3	$5,000–$9,999
4	$10,000–$19,999
5	$20,000–$39,999
6	$40,000–$49,999
7	$50,000–$74,999
8	$75,000–$99,999
9	$100,000–$149,999
10	$150,000+
-99	Refused

Q56. As of November 3, 2020, did you own any of the following assets within the United States? Mark all that apply.

//Randomize order of response options 1-5.//

Variable Name	Variable Text
Q55_1	Privately held home or other dwelling
Q55_2	Privately held business
Q55_3	Privately held land
Q55_4	Stocks or bonds
Q55_5	Checking or savings account
Q55_6	Other assets

Value	Value Label
1	Selected
0	Not Selected
-99	Refused

Q57. Thank you for participating in the survey. If you have comments or concerns that you were not able to express in answering this survey, please enter them in the space provided below. Please do not include any personally identifiable information. [Open End Essay]

//Limit to 500 characters//

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