0704-0539_OCPS 2024_SurveyInstrument_20230414

Overseas Citizen Population Survey

0704-0539_OCPS 2024_SurveyInstrument_20230414

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FVAP 2024 Overseas Citizen Population Survey

Please enter your personal Ticket Number:


Please read the following information carefully. It explains the purpose of the 2024 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 sofrom 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). 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected].

Once you start answering the survey, if you desire to withdraw your answers, please notify the Survey Processing Center before June 17, 2025. 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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Paperwork Reduction Act Notice

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, Washington Headquarters Services, Executive Services Directorate, Directives Division, Office of Information Management, 4800 Mark Center Drive, East Tower, Suite 03F09, Alexandria, VA 22350-3100 (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

0

No

-99

Refused


Q2. Were you serving in the military on November 5, 2024?

Value

Value Label

1

Yes

0

No

-99

Refused


Q3. On November 5, 2024, 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, 2024.//

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 5, 2024, 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 5, 2024? 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

Military spouse or military dependent

4

Retirement

5

Employment opportunities

6

Citizen of the destination country

7

Educational or research opportunities

8

Volunteer work

9

Quality of life reasons

10

Other (please specify)


Value

Value Label

1

Selected

0

Not Selected

-99

Refused


//If Q6=10, continue to Q6A. Else skip to “YOUR 2024 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 5, 2024. Do not provide any personally identifiable information (PII). [Open End Text]





VOTING EXPERIENCE

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

YOUR 2022 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 general election held on November 5, 2024.



Q7. During the months leading up to the general election held on November 5, 2024, 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. In the general election held on November 5, 2024, did you definitely vote in person on Election Day; definitely complete an absentee ballot by mail, email, fax, or online on or before November 5, 2024; definitely not vote; or are you not completely sure whether you voted in that election?

Value

Value Label

1

Definitely voted in person

2

Definitely voted by mail

3

Definitely voted by email

4

Definitely voted at an online website

5

Definitely voted by fax

6

Definitely did not vote

7

Not sure

-99

Refused



Q9. Did you request an absentee ballot for the general election held on November 5, 2024?

Value

Value Label

1

Yes

0

No

2

Not sure

-99

Refused


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

Q9A. In what month did you first request your absentee ballot for the general election held on November 5, 2024 ? [Drop Down Menu]

Value

Value Label

0

Prior to 2024

1

January 2024

2

February 2024

3

March 2024

4

April 2024

5

May 2024

6

June 2024

7

July 2024

8

August 2024

9

September 2024

10

October 2024

11

November 2024

-98

Do not recall

-99

Refused

-100

Valid Skip



Q9B. How did you obtain your absentee ballot for the general election held on November 5, 2024?

Value

Value Label

1

Mail

2

Email

3

Website

4

Fax

5

I’m unsure how I submitted an absentee ballot request.

-99

Refused

-100

Valid Skip


Q9C. For which of the following reasons did you choose to receive your absentee ballot by [pipe previous item’s response].

Value

Value Label

1

Convenience

2

Reliability

3

Ease of use

4

Cost

5

Speed

6

Habit

7

I was not aware of other options

8

Other (please specify)

-99

Refused

-100

Valid Skip



Q9D. Please specify your reason for choosing to receive your absentee ballot by [pipe previous item’s response]. Do not provide any personally identifiable information (PII). [Open End Text]

//Show if Q9C = 8 (“Other”)//





Q10. Did you expect to receive an absentee ballot automatically from an election official for the general election held on November 5, 2024?

Value

Value Label

1

Yes

0

No

2

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 general election held on November 5, 2024?

Value

Value Label

1

Yes

2

Not sure

0

No

-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 general election held on November 5, 2024.





Q12. Did you obtain a Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) for the general election held on November 5, 2024?

Value

Value Label

1

Yes

2

Not sure

0

No

-99

Refused


//If Q12=1, continue to Q12A. Else skip to Q13.//

Q12A. How did you obtain a Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) for the general election held on November 5, 2024?

Value

Value Label

1

Printable FWAB downloaded from FVAP.gov

2

Online assistant tool at FVAP.gov that guides voters in completing the FWAB

3

From some other contact with the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP)

4

From a U.S. embassy or consulate

5

From a state or local election official

6

From a non-FVAP website

7

Some other source

8

I’m unsure how I received an absentee ballot

-99

Refused

-100

Valid Skip



12Asp. Please specify the other source from which you obtained your Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Do not provide any personally identifiable information (PII).

Shape1 //Show if Q12A = 7 (“Some other source”)



Q12B. What was the MAIN REASON you used the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) for the general election held on November 5, 2024?

//Show if Q12A = Options 1 – 7//

Value

Value Label

1

My absentee ballot did not arrive

2

My absentee ballot arrived too late

3

I was concerned my absentee ballot would not be returned by the deadline/would not be counted

4

I forgot to request an absentee ballot

5

Some other reason

-99

Refused

-100

Valid Skip



Q12C. Please specify the MAIN REASON you used the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Do not provide any personally identifiable information (PII).

//Show if Q12B = 8 (“Other (please specify)”)//







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

Q13. Did you return your absentee ballot for the general election held on November 5, 2024?

Value

Value Label

1

Yes

2

Not sure

0

No

-99

Refused

-100

Valid Skip



Q13A. How did you return your absentee ballot for the general election held on November 5, 2024?

Value

Value Label

1

Mail

2

Email

3

Website

4

Fax

5

I’m unsure how I returned my absentee ballot



Q13B. When did you return your absentee ballot for the general election held on November 5, 2024? [Drop Down Menu]

Value

Value Label

1

November 2024

2

Late-October 2024

3

Early-October 2024

4

Late-September 2024

5

Early-September 2024

6

August 2024

7

Earlier than August 2024

8

Do not recall

-99

Refused

-100

Valid Skip



//Show if respondent indicated they used postal mail to return their absentee ballot.//

Q13C. 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 Q12=1, continue to Q14. Else skip to Q15.//

Q14. Did you use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) to cast your vote for the general election held on November 5, 2024?

Value

Value Label

1

Yes

2

Not sure

0

No

-99

Refused

-100

Valid Skip



//If Q14=1, continue to Q14A. Else skip to Q15.//

Q14A. How did you return your Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) for the general election held on November 5, 2024?

Value

Value Label

1

Mail

2

Email

3

Website

4

Fax

5

I’m unsure how I submitted my FWAB



//If Q14=1, continue to Q14B. Else skip to Q15.//

Q14B. When did you return your Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) for the general election held on November 5, 2024? [Drop Down Menu]

Value

Value Label

1

November 2024

2

Late-October 2024

3

Early-October 2024

4

Late-September 2024

5

Early-September 2024

6

August 2024

7

Earlier than August 2024

8

Do not recall

-99

Refused

-100

Valid Skip



Q14C. What type of mail service did you use to submit your FWAB?

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



Q15. How would you characterize the reliability of the following mail services?

Variable Name

Variable Text

Variable Label

Q15_1

National mail service owned or operated by the government of [pipe in Q3 response or country indicated in frame]

Q15_1 National mail service owned or operated by the government of country

Q15_2

FedEx, UPS, DHL or other private delivery carrier

Q15_2 FedEx, UPS, DHL or other private delivery carrier

Q15_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/APO/FPO/DPO)

Q15_3 Mail service provided by the U.S. Government in country



Value

Value Label

1

Selected

0

Not Selected

-99

Refused



//If Q13=0 OR -98, continue to Q16. Else skip to Q17.//

Q16. What was the main reason you did not vote in the general election held on November 5, 2024?



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



Q17. Did you experience any of the following situations leading up to the general election held on November 8, 2022? Mark “Yes” or “No” for each item.

//Randomize order of all subitems.//

Variable Name

Variable Text

Variable Label

Q17_1

I had difficulty figuring out how to vote

Q17_1 Difficulty figuring out how to vote

Q17_2

I had difficulty registering to vote

Q17_2 Difficulty registering to vote

Q17_3

I had difficulty requesting absentee ballot

Q17_3 Difficulty requesting absentee ballot

Q17_4

My absentee ballot arrived late

Q17_4 Absentee ballot arrived late

Q17_5

I had difficulty returning ballot

Q17_5 Difficulty returning ballot

Q17_6

I had difficulty with mailing system

Q17_6 Difficulty with mailing system

Q17_7

I was unsure what U.S. address to use on my absentee ballot

Q17_7 Unsure of address to use

Q17_8

I had difficulty accessing my state's election website

Q17_8 Difficulty accessing State's election website

Q17_9

My absentee ballot did not arrive at all

Q17_9 My absentee ballot did not arrive at all

Q17_10

The voting process was too complicated

Q17_10_The voting process was too complicated

Q17_11

Other challenge

Q17_11 Other


Value

Value Label

1

Yes

0

No

-99

Refused



//If Q17_11=1, continue to Q17A. Else skip to Q18.//

Q17A. Please specify the other challenge that you experienced. Do not provide any Personally Identifiable Information (PII). [Open Text Box]





Q18. Using the scale below, evaluate your knowledge of voting deadlines in [state of registration].

Variable Name

Variable Text

Q18_1

Knowledge of your state's deadline to register to vote

Q18_2

Knowledge of your state's deadline to request an absentee ballot

Q18_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


Q19. 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


//If Q19=2 OR 1, continue to Q19A. Else skip to Q20.//

Q19A. Please specify why you were dissatisfied with the overall absentee voting process. Do not provide any personally identifiable information (PII). [Open End Text]




Q20. Thinking about the most recent election, to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

Variable Name

Variable Text

Q20_1

Voting is an effective way to express my opinion on the issues in an election

Q20_2

Voting is an effective way to express my opinion on which candidates should win the election

Q20_3

If others found out I did not vote in this election, I would feel ashamed



Q20_4

I was confident that my ballot would be counted

Q20_5

I would have liked the option to vote online



Value

Value Label

5

Strongly agree

4

Agree

3

Neither agree nor disagree

2

Disagree

1

Strongly disagree

-99

Refused



//If Q20_5=5 OR 4, continue to Q20A. Else skip to Q21.//

Q20A. You indicated you would have liked the option to vote online. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about online voting? Mark one answer for each item.

Variable Name

Variable Text

Q20A_1

I am concerned that voting online would reveal my personal information to the public

Q20A_2

I am concerned that voting online would allow my ballot to be tied to my identity

Q20A_3

I am confident that my ballot would be accurately recorded if I voted online



Value

Value Label

5

Strongly agree

4

Agree

3

Neither agree nor disagree

2

Disagree

1

Strongly disagree

-99

Refused



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 [email protected] 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 general election held on November 2024, 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

Q22A_1

FVAP.gov or other FVAP communication

Q22A_2

Social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.)

Q22A_3

News stories

Q22A_4

Word of mouth

Q22A_5

Web search on Google, Yahoo, or another search engine

Q22A_6

An official U.S. government source, i.e., embassy, consulate, State Department, or military installation

Q22A_7

Work or school

Q22A_8

A civic organization, political party, or organization for Americans living abroad

Q22_9

Other

-99

Refused

-100

Valid Skip


Q22B. Please specify the other source where you heard, saw, or received messages from the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP). Do not provide any personally identifiable information (PII).

//Show if Q22A = 9 (“Other”)//

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



[Insert 4 to 6 Screenshots]

Value

Value Label

1

Yes

0

No

-99

Refused


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

Q24. Please indicate which FVAP products or services you used for voting assistance for the general election held on November 5, 2024. Mark all that apply.

//Randomize order of all subitems.//

Variable Name

Variable Text

Variable Label

Q24_1

FVAP.gov

Q24_1 Visited FVAP.gov

Q24_2

FVAP staff support

Q24_2 Used FVAP staff support

Q24_3

FVAP online assistant

Q24_3 Visited FVAP Online Assistant tool

Q24_4

Visited state or local election office website

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]

Q24_5 Used U.S. government voting assistance resources in country

Q24_6

Other

Q24_6_Other


Value

Value Label

1

Selected

0

Not selected

-99

Refused


Q24sp. Please specify the other FVAP resource you used. Do not provide any personally identifiable information (PII).

Shape3 //Show if Q24 = 6 (“Other”)//



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


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

Q25. Overall, how satisfied or dissatisfied were you with the FVAP.gov website when you visited it in 2022?

Value

Value Label

1

Very satisfied

2

Satisfied

3

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

4

Dissatisfied

5

Very dissatisfied

-99

Refused

-100

Valid Skip



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

Q26. What source led you to visit your state or local election office website when you visited in anticipation of the general election held on November 5, 2024?

//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.



Q27. Were you aware that you could use the FPCA to register to vote and request an absentee ballot for the general election held on November 5, 2024?

Value

Value Label

1

Yes

0

No

-99

Refused


//If Q27=1 AND Q9=1, continue to Q27A. Else skip to Q28.//

Q27A. Did you use the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) to request your absentee ballot or did you use another method for the general election held on November 5, 2024?

//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.

-99

Refused


Q27Asp. Please specify the other method you used to request an absentee ballot. Do not provide any personally identifiable information (PII).

//Show if Q27A = 4 (“No, I used another method”)

Shape4




//If Q27A=2, continue to Q27B. Else skip to Q27C.//


Q27B. For which of the following reasons did you use a state or local form to request an absentee ballot for the general election held on November 5, 2024? Mark all that apply.


Value

Value Label

Variable Label

Q27B_1

I have always used a state or local form

Q27B_1 Always used state or local form

Q27B_2

I did not know about the FPCA

Q27B_2 Did not know about FPCA

Q27B_3

I just used the form sent to me by the election official

Q27B_3 Used form from election official

Q27B_4

I just used the form I was provided

Q27B_4 Used form provided

Q27B_5

Other

Q27B_5 Other


Value

Value Label

1

Selected

0

Not selected

-99

Refused

-100

Valid Skip



//If Q27A=1, continue to Q27C. Else skip to Q28.//


Q27C. How did you obtain your Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) for the general election held on November 5, 2024?


Value

Value Label

1

Printable FPCA downloaded from FVAP.gov

2

Online assistant tool at FVAP.gov that guides voters in completing an FPCA

3

From some other contact with the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP)

4

From a U.S. embassy or consulate

5

From a State or local election official

6

From a non-FVAP website

7

Some other source

-99

Refused

-100

Valid Skip




//If Q12=0 OR -98, continue to Q28. Else skip to Q29.//

Q28. Were you aware that you could use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) as a backup way to vote in case your requested absentee ballot does not arrive in time to vote?

Value

Value Label

1

Yes

0

No

-99

Refused

-100

Valid Skip

Q29. Did you receive information about the absentee voting process from any of the following sources in 2024? Mark “Yes” or “No” for each item.

//Randomize order of subitems Q29_1-Q29_10.//

Variable Name

Variable Text

Variable Label

Q29_1

State or local election official

Q29_1 State or local election official

Q29_2

U.S. newspapers, magazines, radio, or TV

Q29_2 U.S. newspapers magazines radio or TV

Q29_3

International newspapers, magazines, radio, or TV

Q29_3 International newspapers magazines radio or TV

Q29_4

Family or friends living outside of [pipe in Q3 response or country indicated in frame]

Q29_4 Family or friends living outside of country

Q29_5

Family or friends living in [pipe in Q3 response or country indicated in frame]

Q29_5 Family or friends living in country

Q29_6

Internet other than social media

Q29_6 Internet other than social media

Q29_7

Social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, blogs)

Q29_7 Social media

Q29_8

Directly from candidates/parties

Q29_8 Directly from candidates/parties

Q29_9

Employer/HR department

Q29_9 Employer/HR department

Q29_10

An organization for Americans living abroad

Q29_10 Organization for Americans living abroad

Q29_11

FVAP

Q29_11_FVAP

Q29_12

Other

Q29_12 Other


Value

Value Label

1

Yes

0

No

-99

Refused


Q30. 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

Variable Label

Q30_1

U.S. national TV news

Q30_1 U.S. national TV news

Q30_2

Local TV news in your country of residence

Q30_2 Local TV news in your country of residence

Q30_3

Local newspaper in your country of residence

Q30_3 Local newspaper in your country of residence

Q30_4

U.S. national newspapers such as Wall Street Journal, USA Today, or Washington Post

Q30_4 U.S. national newspapers

Q30_5

Print or online news magazines such as The Atlantic, Mother Jones, or National Review

Q30_5 Print or online news magazines

Q30_6

Online-only news websites such as Breitbart, Politico, Vox, or Yahoo News

Q30_6 Online-only news websites

Q30_7

U.S. public radio station such as NPR

Q30_7 U.S. public radio station

Q30_8

International news outlets (newspapers, magazines, radio, or TV)

Q30_8 International news outlets

Q30_9

Web search on Google, Yahoo, or another search engine

Q30_9 Web search

Q30_10

Other

Q30_10 Other


Value

Value Label

1

Selected

0

Not selected

-99

Refused


//If Q30=10, continue to Q30A. Else skip to Q31.//

Q30A. 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. Do not provide any personally identifiable information (PII).





Q31. In the months leading up to the general election held on November 5, 2024, did you have reliable access to the following? Mark “Yes” or “No” for each item.

Variable Name

Variable Text

Variable Label

Q31_1

Internet

Q31_1 Internet

Q31_2

Fax machine

Q31_2 Fax machine

Q31_3

Printer

Q31_3 Printer

Q31_4

Scanner

Q31_4 Scanner

Q31_5

Cell phone service

Q31_5_Cell phone service



Value

Value Label

1

Yes

0

No

-99

Refused



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 interested or uninterested were you in the general election held on November 5, 2024?

Value

Value Label

1

Very interested

2

Somewhat interested

3

Neither interested nor uninterested

4

Somewhat uninterested

5

Very uninterested

-99

Refused


Q34. Did you have any preferences regarding the candidates in the general election held on November 5, 2024?

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


Q35. How much attention did you pay in October 2024 to news about U.S. politics and the general election held on November 5, 2024?

Value

Value Label

1

A great deal

2

A lot

3

A moderate amount

4

A little

5

None at all

-99

Refused


Q36. 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

Variable Label

Q36_1

Facebook

Q36_1 Facebook

Q36_2

Instagram

Q36_2 Instagram

Q36_3

Twitter

Q36_3 Twitter

Q36_4

LinkedIn

Q36_4 LinkedIn

Q36_5

Pinterest

Q36_5 Pinterest

Q36_6

Tumblr

Q36_6 Tumblr

Q36_7

Reddit

Q36_7 Reddit

Q36_8

Snapchat

Q36_8 Snapchat

Q36_9

YouTube

Q36_9 YouTube

Q36_10

Periscope

Q36_10 Periscope

Q36_11

Whatsapp

Q36_11 Whatsapp

Q36_12

TikTok

Q36_12 TikTok

Q36_13

Other

Q36_13 Other


Value

Value Label

1

Yes

0

No

-99

Refused


//If Q36_13=1, continue to Q36A. Else skip to Q37.//

Q36A. Please specify the other social networking sites or apps you have used at least once a month. Do not provide any personally identifiable information (PII).





Q37. Do you ever use social networking sites like Facebook, Instagram, 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

Q37_1

Post links to political stories or articles for others to read

Q37_1 Social Network Activity: Post Political Stories

Q37_2

Post your own thoughts or comments on political or social issues

Q37_2 Social Network Activity: Post Comments

Q37_3

Encourage other people to take action on a political or social issue that is important to you

Q37_3 Social Network Activity: Encourage Action

Q37_4

Encourage other people to vote

Q37_4 Social Network Activity: Encourage Voting

Q37_5

Repost content related to political or social issues that was originally posted by someone else

Q37_5 Social Network Activity: Repost Content

Q37_6

Like” or promote material related to political or social issues that others have posted

Q37_6 Social Network Activity: “Like” Posted Content


Value

Value Label

1

Yes

0

No

-99

Refused


Q38. 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

Variable Label

Q38_1

Political party-based organization(s)

Q38_1 Political party-based organization(s)

Q38_2

American Citizens Abroad

Q38_2 American Citizens Abroad

Q38_3

Expat Exchange

Q38_3 Expat Exchange

Q38_4

Association of Americans Resident Overseas

Q38_4 Association of Americans Resident Overseas

Q38_5

American Women's Club

Q38_5 American Women’s Club

Q38_6

Overseas Vote Foundation

Q38_6 Overseas Vote Foundation

Q38_7

Other

Q38_7 Other


Value

Value Label

1

Selected

0

Not selected

-99

Refused


//If Q38_7=1, continue to Q38A. Else skip to Q39.//

Q38A. Please specify the additional organization(s) of Americans living abroad you have engaged with. Do not provide any personally identifiable information (PII).




Q39. 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 5, 2024? [Open End Text]



//If Q39>0, continue to Q39A. Else skip to Q40.//

Q39A. 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 Q39.//



//If Q39A>0, continue to Q39B. Else skip to Q40.//

Q39B. Of the U.S. citizens, aged 18 and older, who you knew in [pipe in Q3 response or country indicated in frame] on November 5, 2024, 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 5, 2024? [Open End Text]

//Limit maximum number to the response given in Q39A.//



//If Q39A>0, continue to Q39C. Else skip to Q40.//

Q39C. 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 5, 2024?

//Limit maximum number to the response given in Q39A.//



Q40. 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


Q41. Do you speak a language other than English at home?

Value

Value Label

1

Yes

0

No

-99

Refused



//If Q41=1, continue to Q41A. Else skip to Q42.//

Q41A. Please specify which language other than English you speak at home from the list below.

Value

Value Label

1

Spanish

2

Mandarin Chinese

3

French

4

Tagalog

5

Vietnamese

6

Cantonese

7

Korean

8

Arabic

9

A Native American Language

10

German

11

Other

-99

Refused



Q41B. Please specify what language other than English you speak at home. Do not provide any personally identifiable information (PII).

//Show if Q41A = 11 (“Other”) OR 9 (“A Native American Language”)//






Q42. How well do you speak English?

Value

Value Label

1

Very well

2

Well

3

Not well

4

Not at all

-99

Refused



//If Q4 ≥ 11/2000 (i.e., on or after November, 2000), continue to Q43. Else skip to Q44.//

Q43. Did you live outside of the United States during the following dates?

Variable Name

Variable Text

SHOW IF

Q43_2000

November 2000

Q4 ≥ 11/2000

Q43_2002

November 2002

Q4 ≥ 11/2002

Q43_2004

November 2004

Q4 ≥ 11/2004

Q43_2006

November 2006

Q4 ≥ 11/2006

Q43_2008

November 2008

Q4 ≥ 11/2008

Q43_2010

November 2010

Q4 ≥ 11/2010

Q43_2012

November 2012

Q4 ≥ 11/2012

Q43_2014

November 2014

Q4 ≥ 11/2014

Q43_2016

November 2016

Q4 ≥ 11/2016

Q43_2018

November 2018

Q4 ≥ 11/2018

Q43_2020

November 2020

Q4 ≥ 11/2020

Q43_2022

November 2022

Q4 ≥ 11/2022


Value

Value Label

1

Yes

0

No

-99

Refused

-100

Valid Skip



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

Q44. 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


Q45. Did you also live in [pipe in Q3 response or country indicated in frame] during the following dates?

Variable Name

Variable Text

SHOW IF

Q45_2000

November 2000

Q43≥11/2000 AND Q44_2000≠0Where is Q7a? 2000)000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

Q45_2002

November 2002

Q43≥11/2002 AND Q44_2002≠0

Q45_2004

November 2004

Q43≥11/2004 AND Q44_2004≠0

Q45_2006

November 2006

Q43≥11/2006 AND Q44_2006≠0

Q45_2008

November 2008

Q43≥11/2008 AND Q44_2008≠0

Q45_2010

November 2010

Q43≥11/2010 AND Q44_2010≠0

Q45_2012

November 2012

Q43≥11/2012 AND Q44_2012≠0

Q45_2014

November 2014

Q43≥11/2014 AND Q44_2014≠0

Q45_2016

November 2016

Q43≥11/2016 AND Q44_2016≠0

Q45_2018

November 2018

Q43≥11/2018 AND Q44_2018≠0

Q45_2020

November 2020

Q43≥11/2020 AND Q44_2020≠0

Q45_2022

November 2022

Q43≥11/2022 AND Q44_2022≠0


Value

Value Label

1

Yes

0

No

-99

Refused


//If respondent answered Q44, only allow dates on and after Q44 response.//

Q46. 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


Q46A. Did you also live at your current address during the following dates?

Variable Name

Variable Text

SHOW IF

Q46A_2000

November 2000

Q46≥11/2000 AND Q44_2000≠0Where is Q7a? 2000)000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

Q46A_2002

November 2002

Q46≥11/2002 AND Q44_2002≠0

Q46A_2004

November 2004

Q46≥11/2004 AND Q44_2004≠0

Q46A_2006

November 2006

Q46≥11/2006 AND Q44_2006≠0

Q46A_2008

November 2008

Q46≥11/2008 AND Q44_2008≠0

Q46A_2010

November 2010

Q46≥11/2010 AND Q44_2010≠0

Q46A_2012

November 2012

Q46≥11/2012 AND Q44_2012≠0

Q46A_2014

November 2014

Q46≥11/2014 AND Q44_2014≠0

Q46A_2016

November 2016

Q46≥11/2016 AND Q44_2016≠0

Q46A_2018

November 2018

Q46≥11/2018 AND Q44_2018≠0

Q46A_2020

November 2020

Q46≥11/2020 AND Q44_2020≠0

Q46A_2022

November 2022

Q46≥11/2022 AND Q44_2022≠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.

Q47. 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


Q48. What is your race? Mark all that apply.

Variable Name

Variable Text

Variable Label

Q48_1

American Indian or Alaska Native

Q48_1 Race: American Indian or Alaska Native

Q48_2

Asian (e.g., Asian Indian, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese)

Q48_2 Race: Asian

Q48_3

Black or African American

Q48_3 Race: Black or African American

Q48_4

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (e.g., Samoan, Guamanian, or Chamorro)

Q48_4 Race: Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Q48_5

White

Q48_5 Race: White


Value

Value Label

1

Selected

0

Not Selected

-99

Refused


Q49. 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


Q50. As of November 5, 2024, in which country or countries did you hold citizenship? Mark all that apply.

Variable Name

Variable Text

Value Label

Q50_1

United States

Q50_1 Citizenship: United States

Q50_2

[pipe in Q3 response or country indicated in frame]

Q50_2 Citizenship: Country of Residence

Q50_3

Other

Q50_3 Citizenship: Other


Value

Value Label

1

Selected

0

Not Selected

-99

Refused


//If Q50_3=1, continue to Q50A. Else skip to Q51.//

Q50A. 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]



Q51. In the week before November 5, 2024, 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


Q52. What is your marital status?

Value

Value Label

1

Married

2

Separated

3

Divorced

4

Widowed

5

Never married

-99

Refused


Q53. Do you have children?

Value

Value Label

1

Yes

0

No

-99

Refused



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

Q54. As of November 5, 2024, in which country or countries did your spouse hold citizenship? Mark all that apply.

Variable Name

Variable Text

Value Label

Q54_1

United States

Q54_1 United States

Q54_2

[pipe in Q3 response or country indicated in frame]

Q54_2 Country of residence

Q54_3

Other

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



//If Q53=1, continue to Q55. Else skip to Q56.//

Q55. As of November 5, 2024, in which country or countries did your children hold citizenship? Mark all that apply.

Variable Name

Variable Text

Value Label

Q55_1

United States

Q55_1 United States

Q55_2

[pipe in Q3 response or country indicated in frame]

Q55_2 Country of residence

Q55_3

Other

Q55_3 Other


Value

Value Label

1

Selected

0

Not Selected

-99

Refused

-100

Valid Skip


//If Q55_3=1, continue to Q55A. Else skip to Q56.//

Q55A. Please specify the country where your children hold citizenship other than the United States or [pipe in Q3 response or country indicated in frame].



Q56. Which category represents your household’s total combined income during the 12 months leading up to November 5, 2024? (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



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. Do not provide any personally identifiable information (PII). [Open End Essay]






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