U.S. Political Identification and Voter Priorities Survey

Thanks for taking part in this study on political identification in the U.S. There are no right or wrong answers — we just want your honest views. It takes about 6-8 minutes, and your responses are kept confidential.

Which of the following best describes your current political party identification?

• Democrat
• Republican
• Independent
• Libertarian
• Green Party
• No party / do not identify with a party
• Prefer not to say

How strongly do you identify with the party or affiliation you selected?

Where would you place your overall political views?

Explore why the respondent identifies (or doesn't identify) with the party and ideology they selected — anchor on their strength-of-identification and ideology ratings and ask what specific issues, events, or values drove that placement. If they picked 'Independent' or 'No party,' probe which party they lean toward in practice and what keeps them from formally identifying. If their stated ideology seems inconsistent with their party pick, ask them to reconcile the two rather than accepting a surface-level answer.

From this list, which issues matter most and least to how you decide to vote?

• The economy and jobs
• Health care costs and access
• Immigration policy
• Climate and environmental policy
• Abortion policy
• Gun policy
• Crime and public safety
• Education policy

How much trust do you have in each of the following?

Did you vote in the most recent U.S. presidential election?

• Yes, I voted in person
• Yes, I voted by mail or absentee
• No, I was not eligible to vote
• No, I was eligible but chose not to vote
• Prefer not to say

In a typical week, how often do you follow political news or discuss politics with others?

In the last 12 months, which of the following have you done?

• Voted in an election
• Donated to a political campaign or cause
• Attended a rally, protest, or town hall meeting
• Contacted an elected official
• Shared political content on social media
• Volunteered for a campaign or cause

What is your age?

• 18-24
• 25-34
• 35-44
• 45-54
• 55-64
• 65 or older
• Prefer not to say

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college, no degree
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Graduate or professional degree
• Prefer not to say

How would you describe your race or ethnicity? Select all that apply.

• American Indian or Alaska Native
• Asian
• Black or African American
• Hispanic or Latino
• Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
• White
• Prefer not to say

What is your total annual household income?

• Under $25,000
• $25,000-$49,999
• $50,000-$74,999
• $75,000-$99,999
• $100,000-$149,999
• $150,000 or more
• Prefer not to say

That's everything — thank you for sharing your views. Your answers will be combined with other respondents' to help researchers understand political identification and priorities across the country; individual responses are never shared or attributed to you.