Overseas Citizen Population Survey

2024 Overseas Citizen Population Survey (OCPS) OMB Control 0704-0539 (expires XX/XX/XXXX)

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FVAP 2024 Overseas Citizen Population Survey

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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 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). 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 [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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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? //HARD PROMPT: Please provide a response.//

Value	Value Label
1	Yes
0	No
-99	Refused

//If Q1 = 0, go to Q1 TERM screen.//

Q2. Were you serving in the military on November 5, 2024? //HARD PROMPT: Please provide a response.//

Value	Value Label
1	Yes
0	No
-99	Refused

//If Q2 = 1, go to Q2 TERM screen.//

Q3. On November 5, 2024, where was your country of residence? //HARD PROMPT: Please provide a response.// [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 Box]

Value	Value Label
XX	Traveled to US
-99	Refused

Q6. For what reason(s) were you in [pipe in Q3 response] on November 5, 2024? Mark all that apply.

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

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
Q6_1	Born outside the United States	Q6_1 Born Outside US
Q6_2	Moved to be with family	Q6_2 Be With Family
Q6_3	Military spouse or military dependent	Q6_3 Military Spouse
Q6_4	Retirement	Q6_4 Retirement
Q6_5	Employment opportunities	Q6_5 Employment
Q6_6	Citizen of the destination country	Q6_6 Citizen of Country
Q6_7	Educational or research opportunities	Q6_7 Education or Research
Q6_8	Volunteer work	Q6_8 Volunteer Work
Q6_9	Quality of life reasons	Q6_9 Quality of Life
Q6_10	Other	Q6_10 Other

Value	Value Label
1	Selected
0	Not Selected
-99	Refused

//If Q6_10=1, 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] 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 2024 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 November 5, 2024 election.

Q7. During the months leading up to the November 5, 2024 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. In the November 5, 2024 election, 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 November 5, 2024 election ?

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 November 5, 2024 election ? [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 request your absentee ballot for the November 5, 2024 election?

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

//IF Q9B = 1, 2, 3, OR 4, continue to Q9C. Else skip to Q10.//

Q9C. For which of the following reasons did you choose to request 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
-99	Refused
-100	Valid Skip

Q9D. Please specify your reason for choosing to request 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”)//

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.

Q10. Were you aware that you could use the FPCA to register to vote and request an absentee ballot for the November 5, 2024 election?

Value	Value Label
1	Yes
0	No
-99	Refused

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

Q10A. Did you use the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) to request your absentee ballot or did you use another method for the November 5, 2024 election?

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
-100	Valid Skip

Q10Asp. Please specify the other method you used to request an absentee ballot. Do not provide any personally identifiable information (PII).

//Show if Q10A = 4 (“No, I used another method”)

//If Q10A=2, continue to Q10B. Else skip to Q10C.//

Q10B. For which of the following reasons did you use a state or local form to request an absentee ballot for the November 5, 2024 election? Mark all that apply.

Value	Value Label	Variable Label
Q10B_1	I have always used a state or local form	Q10B_1 Always used state or local form
Q10B_2	I did not know about the FPCA	Q10B_2 Did not know about FPCA
Q10B_3	I just used the form sent to me by the election official	Q10B_3 Used form from election official
Q10B_4	I just used the form I was provided	Q10B_4 Used form provided
Q10B_5	Other	Q10B_5 Other

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

//If Q10A=1, continue to Q10C. Else skip to Q11.//

Q10C. How did you obtain your Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) for the November 5, 2024 election?

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

Q11. Did you expect to receive an absentee ballot automatically from an election official for the November 5, 2024 election?

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

//If Q9=1 OR Q11=1, continue to Q11A. Else skip to Q12.//

Q11A. Was this the first time you requested an absentee ballot or expected to receive one automatically while living in [pipe in Q3 response]?

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

Q12. Did you receive an absentee ballot from an election official for the November 5, 2024 election?

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

Q12A. How did you obtain your absentee ballot for the November 5, 2024 election?

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

//IF Q12A = 1, 2, 3, OR 4, continue to Q12B. Else skip to Q13.//

Q12B. 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
-99	Refused
-100	Valid Skip

Q12C. 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 Q12B = 8 (“Other”)//

//If Q12=1, continue to Q13. Else skip to Q14.//

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

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

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

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

Value	Value Label
1	Mail
2	Email
3	Website
4	Fax
5	I’m unsure how I returned my absentee ballot
-99	Refused
-100	Valid Skip

//IF Q13A = 1, 2, 3, OR 4, continue to Q13B. Else skip to Q13B.//

Q13B. For which of the following reasons did you choose to return 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
-99	Refused
-100	Valid Skip

Q13C. When did you return your absentee ballot for the November 5, 2024 election? [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

//IF Q13A = 1, continue to Q13D. Else SKIP to Q14.//

Q13D. 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]
2	FedEx, UPS, DHL or other private delivery carrier
3	Mail service provided by the U.S. Government in [pipe in Q3 response] (e.g., U.S. consulate, military base)
4	Other
-99	Refused
-100	Valid Skip

Q14. How would you characterize the reliability of the following mail services?

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
Q14_1	National mail service owned or operated by the government of [pipe in Q3 response]	Q14_1 National mail service owned or operated by the government of country
Q14_2	FedEx, UPS, DHL or other private delivery carrier	Q14_2 FedEx, UPS, DHL or other private delivery carrier
Q14_3	Mail service provided by the U.S. Government in [pipe in Q3 response] (e.g., U.S. consulate, military base/APO/FPO/DPO)	Q14_3 Mail service provided by the U.S. Government in country

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

//If Q13=0 OR 2, continue to Q15. Else skip to Q16.//

Q15. What was the main reason you did not vote in the November 5, 2024 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

Q16. Did you experience any of the following situations leading up to the November 5, 2024 election? Mark “Yes” or “No” for each item.

//Randomize order of all subitems.//

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
Q16_1	I had difficulty figuring out how to vote	Q16_1 Difficulty figuring out how to vote
Q16_2	I had difficulty registering to vote	Q16_2 Difficulty registering to vote
Q16_3	I had difficulty requesting absentee ballot	Q16_3 Difficulty requesting absentee ballot
Q16_4	My absentee ballot arrived late	Q16_4 Absentee ballot arrived late
Q16_5	I had difficulty returning ballot	Q16_5 Difficulty returning ballot
Q16_6	I had difficulty with mailing system	Q16_6 Difficulty with mailing system
Q16_7	I was unsure what U.S. address to use on my absentee ballot	Q16_7 Unsure of address to use
Q16_8	I had difficulty accessing my state's election website	Q16_8 Difficulty accessing State's election website
Q16_9	My absentee ballot did not arrive at all	Q16_9 My absentee ballot did not arrive at all
Q16_10	The voting process was too complicated	Q16_10_The voting process was too complicated
Q16_11	Other challenge	Q16_11 Other

Value	Value Label
1	Yes
0	No
-99	Refused

//If Q16_11=1, continue to Q16A. Else skip to Q17.//

Q16A. Please specify the other challenge that you experienced. Do not provide any Personally Identifiable Information (PII). [Open Text Box]

Q17. Using the scale below, evaluate your knowledge of voting deadlines in [state of registration].

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
Q17_1	Knowledge of your state's deadline to register to vote	Q17_1 Deadline to Register to Vote
Q17_2	Knowledge of your state's deadline to request an absentee ballot	Q17_2 Deadline to Request Ballot
Q17_3	Knowledge of your state's deadline to return an absentee ballot	Q17_3 Deadline to Return Ballot

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

Q18. 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 Q18=2 OR 1, continue to Q18A. Else skip to Q19.//

Q18A. Please specify why you were dissatisfied with the overall absentee voting process. Do not provide any personally identifiable information (PII). [Open End Text Box]

Q19. Thinking about the most recent election, to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
Q19_1	Voting is an effective way to express my opinion on the issues in an election	Q19_1 Issues in an Election
Q19_2	Voting is an effective way to express my opinion on which candidates should win the election	Q19_2 Which Candidates Should Win
Q19_3	If others found out I did not vote in this election, I would feel ashamed	Q19_3 Would Feel Ashamed
Q19_4	I was confident that my ballot would be counted	Q19_4 Confident Ballot Counted
Q19_5	I would have liked the option to vote online	Q19_5 Would Have Liked 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 Q19_5=5 OR 4, continue to Q19A. Else skip to Q20.//

Q19A. 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	Variable Label
Q19A_1	I am concerned that voting online would reveal my personal information to the public	Q19A_1 Concerned that Voting Online Would Reveal My Personal Information
Q19A_2	I am concerned that voting online would allow my ballot to be tied to my identity	Q19A_2 Concerned that Voting Online Would Allow My Ballot to be Tied to My Identity
Q19A_3	I am confident that my ballot would be accurately recorded if I voted online	Q19A_3 Confident that My Ballot Would Be Accurately Recorded

Value	Value Label
5	Strongly agree
4	Agree
3	Neither agree nor disagree
2	Disagree
1	Strongly disagree
-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 5, 2024 election.

//If Q12=0 OR 2, continue to Q28. Else skip to Q29.//

Q20. 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

//If Q20=1, continue to Q21. Else skip to Q23.//

Q21. Did you obtain a Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) for the November 5, 2024 election?

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

//If Q21=1, continue to Q21A. Else skip to Q22.//

Q21A. How did you obtain a Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) for the November 5, 2024 election?

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

Q21Asp. Please specify the other source from which you obtained your Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Do not provide any personally identifiable information (PII).

//Show if Q21A = 7 (“Some other source”)

Q21B. What was the MAIN REASON you used the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) for the November 5, 2024 election?

//Show if Q21A = 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

Q21C. Please specify the MAIN REASON you used the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Do not provide any personally identifiable information (PII).

//Show if Q21B = 5 (“Some other reason”)//

//If Q21=1, continue to Q22. Else skip to Q23.//

Q22. Did you use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) to cast your vote for the November 5, 2024 election?

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

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

Q22A. How did you return your Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) for the November 5, 2024 election?

Value	Value Label
1	Mail
2	Email
3	Website
4	Fax
5	I’m unsure how I submitted my FWAB
-99	Refused
-100	Valid Skip

Q22B. When did you return your Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) for the November 5, 2024 election? [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

//If Q22A=1, continue to Q22C. Else skip to Q23.//

Q22C. 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]
2	FedEx, UPS, DHL or other private delivery carrier
3	Mail service provided by the U.S. Government in [pipe in Q3 response] (e.g., U.S. consulate, military base)
4	Other
-99	Refused
-100	Valid Skip

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.

Q23. 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

Q24. Did you hear, see, or receive any messages from the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) in the past year about the November 2024 election, such as through the web, social media, email, or an organization?

Value	Value Label
1	Yes
0	No
-99	Refused

//If Q24=1, continue to Q24A. Else skip to Q25.//

Q24A. Please specify where you heard, saw, or received messages from the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP).

Value	Value Label	Variable Label
Q24A_1	FVAP.gov or other FVAP communication	Q24A_1 FVAP.gov or Other FVAP Communication
Q24A_2	Social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.)	Q24A_2 Social Media
Q24A_3	News stories	Q24A_3 News Stories
Q24A_4	Word of mouth	Q24A_4 Word of Mouth
Q24A_5	Web search on Google, Yahoo, or another search engine	Q24A_5 Web Search
Q24A_6	An official U.S. government source, i.e., embassy, consulate, State Department, or military installation	Q24A_6 An Official U.S. Government Source
Q24A_7	Work or school	Q24A_7 Work or School
Q24A_8	A civic organization, political party, or organization for Americans living abroad	Q24A_8 Organization
Q24A_9	Other	Q24A_9 Other

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

Q24B. 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 Q24A_9 = 1 (“Other”)//

Q25. Which, if any, of the following do you recall seeing, reading, or hearing from the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP)? Mark all that apply.

[Screenshot 1: Q25_1] [Screenshot 2: Q25_2] [Screenshot 3: Q25_3] [Screenshot 4: Q25_4] [Screenshot 5: Q25_5]

Value	Value Label
1	Yes
0	No
-99	Refused

//If Q23=1, show Q26_1, Q26_2, AND Q26_3.//

Q26. Please indicate which services you used for voting assistance for the November 5, 2024 election. Mark all that apply.

//Randomize order of all subitems.//

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
Q26_1	FVAP.gov	Q26_1 Visited FVAP.gov
Q26_2	FVAP staff support	Q26_2 Used FVAP staff support
Q26_3	FVAP online assistant	Q26_3 Visited FVAP Online Assistant tool
Q26_4	Visited state or local election office website	Q26_4 Visited State or local election office website
Q26_5	Used U.S. government voting assistance resources in [pipe in Q3 response]	Q26_5 Used U.S. government voting assistance resources in country
Q26_6	Other	Q26_6_Other

Value	Value Label
1	Selected
0	Not selected
-99	Refused

Q26sp. Please specify the other FVAP resource you used. Do not provide any personally identifiable information (PII).

//Show if Q26_6 = 1 (“Other”)//

//If Q26_1=1, Q26_2=1, Q26_3=1, Q26_4=1, OR Q26_5=1, continue to Q26A. Else skip to Q27.//

Q26A. What information did you seek when using the voting assistance resources selected in the previous question? Select all that apply

//Randomize order of all subitems.//

Variable Name	Variable Text	Variable Label
Q26A_1	Determining my eligibility to vote	Q26A_1 Determining eligibility
Q26A_2	Determining my legal residency and/or voting jurisdiction	Q26A_2 Determining voting jurisdiction
Q26A_3	Obtaining voting forms (e.g., Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot (FWAB), National Voter Registration Form (NVRF))	Q26A_3 Obtaining voting forms
Q26A_4	Completing voting forms (e.g., FPCA, FWAB, NVRF)	Q26A_4 Completing voting forms
Q26A_5	Finding information on voting deadlines	Q26A_5 Finding deadlines
Q26A_6	Electronic transmission of election materials (e.g., faxing, emailing)	Q26A_6 Electronic transmission of materials
Q26A_7	Assistance with websites (e.g., federal, state, local)	Q26A_7 Assistance with websites
Q26A_8	Obtaining contact information for Local Elections Officials (LEOs)	Q26A_8 Obtaining contact information for LEOs
Q26A_9	Watching the direct-to-voter training video	Q26A_9 Watching training video
Q26A_10	Some other voting information or assistance	Q26A_10 Other

Value	Value Label
1	Selected
0	Not selected
-99	Refused

//If Q26_1=1 OR Q26_3=1, continue to Q27. Else skip to Q28.//

Q27. Overall, how satisfied or dissatisfied were you with the FVAP.gov website when you visited it in 2024?

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

//If Q26_4=1, continue to Q28. Else skip to Q29.//

Q28. What source led you to visit your state or local election office website when you visited in anticipation of the November 5, 2024 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

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_11.//

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]	Q29_4 Family or friends living outside of country
Q29_5	Family or friends living in [pipe in Q3 response]	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=1, 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 November 5, 2024 election, 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]?

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 November 5, 2024 election?

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 November 5, 2024 election?

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 November 5, 2024 election?

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 Q3 response] on November 5, 2024? [Open End Text Box]

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

Q39A. How many of the U.S. citizens in [pipe in Q3 response] that you know would you estimate you talked to about absentee voting procedures? [Open End Text Box]

//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] 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 November 5, 2024 election? [Open End Text Box]

//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] on November 5, 2024? [Open End Text Box]

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

Q40. Thinking about the other U.S. citizens you know in [pipe in Q3 response], 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
-100	Valid Skip

Q41B. Please specify what language other than English you speak at home. Do not provide any personally identifiable information (PII). [Open End Text Box]

//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]? 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] during the following dates?

Variable Name	Variable Text	SHOW IF
Q45_2000	November 2000	Q44≥11/2000 AND Q43_2000≠0Where is Q7a? 2000)000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
Q45_2002	November 2002	Q44≥11/2002 AND Q43_2002≠0
Q45_2004	November 2004	Q44≥11/2004 AND Q43_2004≠0
Q45_2006	November 2006	Q44≥11/2006 AND Q43_2006≠0
Q45_2008	November 2008	Q44≥11/2008 AND Q43_2008≠0
Q45_2010	November 2010	Q44≥11/2010 AND Q43_2010≠0
Q45_2012	November 2012	Q44≥11/2012 AND Q43_2012≠0
Q45_2014	November 2014	Q44≥11/2014 AND Q43_2014≠0
Q45_2016	November 2016	Q44≥11/2016 AND Q43_2016≠0
Q45_2018	November 2018	Q44≥11/2018 AND Q43_2018≠0
Q45_2020	November 2020	Q44≥11/2020 AND Q43_2020≠0
Q45_2022	November 2022	Q44≥11/2022 AND Q43_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]? 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 Q45_2000≠0 AND Q43_2000≠0Where is Q7a? 2000)000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
Q46A_2002	November 2002	Q46≥11/2002 AND Q45_2002≠0 AND Q43_2002≠0
Q46A_2004	November 2004	Q46≥11/2004 AND Q45_2004≠0 AND Q43_2004≠0
Q46A_2006	November 2006	Q46≥11/2006 AND Q45_2006≠0 AND Q43_2006≠0
Q46A_2008	November 2008	Q46≥11/2008 AND Q45_2008≠0 AND Q43_2008≠0
Q46A_2010	November 2010	Q46≥11/2010 AND Q45_2010≠0 AND Q43_2010≠0
Q46A_2012	November 2012	Q46≥11/2012 AND Q45_2012≠0 AND Q43_2012≠0
Q46A_2014	November 2014	Q46≥11/2014 AND Q45_2014≠0 AND Q43_2014≠0
Q46A_2016	November 2016	Q46≥11/2016 AND Q45_2016≠0 AND Q43_2016≠0
Q46A_2018	November 2018	Q46≥11/2018 AND Q45_2018≠0 AND Q43_2018≠0
Q46A_2020	November 2020	Q46≥11/2020 AND Q45_2020≠0 AND Q43_2020≠0
Q46A_2022	November 2022	Q46≥11/2022 AND Q45_2022≠0 AND Q43_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. What is your race and/or ethnicity? Select all that apply and enter additional details in the spaces below.

//custom question format//

Q47a

American Indian or Alaska Native – Enter, for example, Navajo Nation, Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation of Montana, Native Village of Barrow Inupiat Traditional Government, Nome Eskimo Community, Aztec, Maya, etc.

[OPEN ENDED TEXT BOX]

Q47b

Asian – Provide details below.

□ Chinese	□ Asian Indian	□ Filipino
□ Vietnamese	□ Korean	□ Japanese

Enter, for example, Pakistani, Hmong, Afghan, etc.

[OPEN ENDED TEXT BOX]

Q47c

Black or African American – Provide details below.

□ African American	□ Jamaican	□ Haitian
□ Nigerian	□ Ethiopian	□ Somali

Enter, for example, Trinidadian and Tobagonian, Ghanaian, Congolese, etc.

[OPEN ENDED TEXT BOX]

Q47d

Hispanic or Latino – Provide details below.

□ Mexican	□ Puerto Rican	□ Salvadoran
□ Cuban	□ Dominican	□ Guatemalan

Enter, for example, Colombian, Honduran, Spaniard, etc.

[OPEN ENDED TEXT BOX]

Q47e

Middle Eastern or North African – Provide details below.

□ Lebanese	□ Iranian	□ Egyptian
□ Syrian	□ Iraqi	□ Israeli

Enter, for example, Moroccan, Yemeni, Kurdish, etc.

[OPEN ENDED TEXT BOX]

Q47f

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander – Provide details below.

□ Native Hawaiian	□ Samoan	□ Chamorro
□ Tongan	□ Fijian	□ Marshallese

Enter, for example, Chuukese, Palauan, Tahitian, etc.

[OPEN ENDED TEXT BOX]

Q47g

White – Provide details below.

□ English	□ German	□ Irish
□ Italian	□ Polish	□ Scottish

Enter, for example, French, Swedish, Norwegian, etc.

[OPEN ENDED TEXT BOX]

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 5, 2024, 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]	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]. [Drop Down Menu]

Q50. 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

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

Variable Name	Variable Text	Value Label
Q53_1	United States	Q53_1 United States
Q53_2	[pipe in Q3 response]	Q53_2 Country of residence
Q53_3	Other	Q53_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]. [Drop Down Menu]

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

Q54. 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
Q54_1	United States	Q54_1 United States
Q54_2	[pipe in Q3 response]	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 children hold citizenship other than the United States or [pipe in Q3 response]. [Drop Down Menu]

Q55. 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

Q56. 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]

//Limit to 500 characters//

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