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| Variable | Question text | Label |
|---|---|---|
| californiasample | Indicates if California sample | indicates if California sample |
| pe_labels | ||
| pe_q000a | Which of the following best describes how closely you may have followed the results of the November 6 midterm elections, if at all? | how closely followed election results |
| pe_q000b | From what you know, which of the following applies to the election for US House of Representatives in the congressional district where you live? | how closely followed election results |
| pe_q001 | All things considered, on a scale from 0 to 100 where 0 means completely unhappy and 100 means completely happy, what number would you choose to represent how happy you are with the outcome of the November 6 elections for U.S. House of Representatives, across the country?
Please tap or click on the line below and slide to indicate your answer, or type in the number. | Happiness with National Congressional Outcome |
| pe_q002 | On a scale from 0 to 100 where 0 means completely unhappy and 100 means completely happy, what number would you choose to represent how happy you are with the outcome of the election for U.S. House of Representatives in the district where you live as it stands at this time? Please tap or click on the line below and slide to indicate your answer, or type in the number. | Happiness with District Congressional Outcome |
| pe_q003 | Were you registered to vote at your home address in time to cast a ballot in the November 6 election? | Voter registration |
| pe_q004 | Are you registered to vote as: | Registered in which party |
| pe_q005 | In the November 6 midterm election this year, which of the following statements best describes you? | Voted in Nov 6 2018 Election |
| pe_q006_order | order of pe_q006 questions | |
| pe_q006_questions | ||
| pe_q006a | I rarely vote in elections like this one | I rarely vote in elections like this one |
| pe_q006b | It really doesn’t matter if I vote or not | It really doesn’t matter if I vote or not |
| pe_q006c | Elections have no real effect on my everyday life | Elections have no real effect on my everyday life |
| pe_q006d | I have close friends or family who disagree with me about politics | I have close friends or family who disagree with me about politics |
| pe_q006e | I wish I had better or more trustworthy information that would help me decide how to vote | I wish I had better or more trustworthy information that would help me decide how to vote |
| pe_q006f | My political beliefs are based on my values and/or religious beliefs | My political beliefs are based on my values and/or religious beliefs |
| pe_q006g | I believe it is important to talk about politics, and/or get into discussions about politics on social media | I believe it is important to talk about politics, and/or get into discussions about politics on social media |
| pe_q006h | On November 6, I was afraid of what might happen to the country if the Congressional election didn’t turn out the way I wanted | On November 6, I was afraid of what might happen to the country if the Congressional election didn’t turn out the way I wanted |
| pe_q007_order | order of pe_q007 questions | |
| pe_q007_questions | ||
| pe_q007a | I am not entirely sure how to get registered and/or how to vote | I am not entirely sure how to get registered and/or how to vote |
| pe_q007b | I lost track of when the elections was, or of the registration deadline | I lost track of when the elections was, or of the registration deadline |
| pe_q007c | I was too busy to send back my ballot, or get myself to a polling place on election day | I was too busy to send back my ballot, or get myself to a polling place on election day |
| pe_q007d | I would have voted if there were any good candidates | I would have voted if there were any good candidates |
| pe_q007e | I did not know enough about the candidates or issues to be able to make a good choice between them | I did not know enough about the candidates or issues to be able to make a good choice between them |
| pe_q007f | I was not able to vote, or it was harder for me to vote, because of voter suppression tactics in my state or at my polling location | I was not able to vote, or it was harder for me to vote, because of voter suppression tactics in my state or at my polling location |
| pe_q007g | I did not have transportation to a voting location | I did not have transportation to a voting location |
| pe_q007h | I did not have the right kind of identification for registration or voting | I did not have the right kind of identification for registration or voting |
| pe_q008 | In the November 2018 election for the U.S. House of Representatives in your district, did you vote for: | Vote for U.S. House of Representatives 2018 |
| pe_q009 | When did you decide which candidate to vote for in the U.S. House of Representatives election? | When did you decide House Vote |
| pe_q010 | Which was a more important factor in your vote for Congress? | Most important: Trump or State/Local Issues |
| pe_q010_options | order Most important: Trump or State/Local Issues | |
| pe_q010_randomizer | Indicates order Most important: Trump or State/Local Issues | randomizer order Most important: Trump or State/Local Issues |
| pe_q011 | Which one of the following issues was the most important factor in deciding which Congressional candidate to vote for? Please read the entire list before choosing the most important factor | Most Important Issue to House Vote |
| pe_q011_options | order Most Important Issue to House Vote | |
| pe_q011_other | other Most Important Issue to House Vote | |
| pe_q012 | What percentage of your social contacts voted in your state in the 2018 election for the U.S. House of Representatives? For instance, 0% means that you think none of your social contacts voted, and 100% means that all of your social contacts voted. If you are not sure, just try to give your best guess. | percentage of your social contacts voted in your state in the 2018 election |
| pe_q013_dem | Democrat Social Circle Voted | |
| pe_q013_other | Other Social Circle Voted | |
| pe_q013_rep | Republican Social Circle Voted | |
| pe_q014 | In the November 2018 election for California Governor did you vote for: | Voted California Governor 2018 |
| pe_q015 | In the November 2018 election for U.S. Senator for California did you vote for: | Voted U.S. Senate in Calfornia 2018 |
| pe_q016 | In the November 2018 election, did you vote Yes or No on Proposition 6, which was titled: "Eliminates Recently Enacted Road Repair and Transportation Funding by Repealing Revenues Dedicated for those Purposes. Requires any Measure to Enact Certain Vehicle Fuel Taxes and Vehicle Fees be Submitted to and Approved by the Electorate"? | Voted for/against Prop 6 – Gas Tax |
| pe_q017 | When did you actually vote in the November 6 election? By that we mean, when did you mail in your vote by mail or absentee ballot, or drop off a ballot, or vote in person? Your best estimate will do. | When did you vote |
| pe_q018 | In the various elections that were held on November 6, which of the followings best describes how you voted? | Vote straight party ticket |
| pe_q019 | On a scale from 0 to 100 where 0 means no confidence and 100 means complete confidence, what number would you choose to represent how confident you are that the votes in your precinct will be accurately counted? | Vote accurately counted |
| poll_q3 | Regardless of if or how you are registered to vote, are you more closely aligned with... | Party affiliation |
| poll_q3a | Generally speaking, do you lean more toward affiliating with Democrats or with Republicans? | lean affiliation |
| poll_q8 | Thinking about your vote for Congress, which of the following comes closest to representing your view? | Expression of Support/Opposition to Trump |
| poll_q8_options | order Expression of Support/Opposition to Trump | |
| poll_q8_randomizer | Indicates order Expression of Support/Opposition to Trump | randomizer order Expression of Support/Opposition to Trump |