Public Insight Network

Which issues are important to you in the election?

With the November elections fast approaching, candidates are in full campaign mode.

But are they talking about the issues that matter to you?

Help us report on the 2008 elections by sharing your thoughts below.

Which election issues are most important to you?

Are the candidates addressing the things you care about? What will tip your vote this election season?

What races are you watching closely? Which issues have you decided on, and which issues are you still undecided on?

Share your thoughts with us. Tell us which issues are most important to you.

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E-mail *

First Name *

Last Name *

City

State

Postal Code *

Phone *

Which issues will have the most influence on your voting decisions this November?

If you support a candidate for President, who is it?

If you are undecided, which candidates are you considering voting for? And why?

Which issues affect how you vote for President?

Tell us about your party affiliation.

I'm unaffiliated with a party
I'm registered with the Democratic Party
I'm registered with the Republican Party
I'm registered with the Libertarian Party
I'm registered with the Green Party
I'm registered with the Independent Party
I'm registered with the Constitution Party
I'm registered with the Working Families Party
I'm registered with another party

Have you ever changed party affiliations? When, and for what reason?

If you are registered with a political party, what disagreements do you have with it?

Where do you fall on the political spectrum?

Far Right
Right
Right of Center
Center
Left of Center
Left
Far Left

If you support a candidate in the race for Oregon's US Senate seat, who is it?

Which issues will determine how you vote for Senator?

Which Congressional district are you in?

1st Congressional District
2nd Congressional District
3rd Congressional District
4th Congressional District
5th Congressional District
I don't know

Which of the following ballot measures do you support? (Definitions at OregonBallot.org).

Measure 54
Measure 58
Measure 62

Measure 55
Measure 59
Measure 63

Measure 56
Measure 60
Measure 64

Measure 57
Measure 61
Measure 65

Which of the following measures do you oppose? (Definitions at OregonBallot.org).

Measure 54
Measure 58
Measure 62

Measure 55
Measure 59
Measure 63

Measure 56
Measure 60
Measure 64

Measure 57
Measure 61
Measure 65

What personal experiences, people, events or ideas have shaped your political outlook?

Are you feeling engaged or disengaged in this election season? Optimistic or pessimistic? Represented or disenfranchised?

What else should we know?

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What year were you born?

What is your household income?

What is your race or ethnicity?

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