Paul Gronke, PhD
Paul Manson, PhD
January 14, 2025
Introduction
These are the Crosstabs, broken down by size of jurisdiction, for the 2024 Local Election Official (LEO) Survey, administered by the Elections & Voting Information Center (EVIC) at Reed College, under the direction of EVIC Director Paul Gronke, PhD and EVIC Research Director Paul Manson, PhD..
The 2024 LEO Survey was administered by the Center for Public Service at the Mark O. Hatfield School, Portland State University, Portland Oregon and was made possible by the generous support of the Democracy Fund and the Election Trust Initiative. EVIC takes all responsibility for interpretations of these results.
The 2024 LEO Survey is the sixth survey of LEOs undertaken by EVIC. Previous surveys were conducted in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023.
The EVIC LEO Survey was initiated in 2018 to amplify local election officials’ voices in national, regional, and state conversations about election administration, integrity, and conduct. The survey project has evolved to provide ongoing metrics on job satisfaction, retirements and replacement, and staffing and workforce retention; a barometer of attitudes and opinions about election integrity and reform; and new measures developed in response to emerging challenges, demands, and opportunities.
The 2024 LEO Survey was fielded from August 6, 2024 - October 28, 2024. A total of n=659 LEOs completed the survey, for a response rate of 21.2%.
We appreciate the thoughtful responses that we received from so many LEOs. More details on the 2024 survey, including survey methodology, questionnaires, and past surveys can be found at the Elections & Voting Information Center website at EVIC LEO Survey page or by contacting EVIC directly.
Survey Weights
It is critical to use survey weights for this survey. Respondents were sampled with unequal probabilities proportionate to the number of registered voters in the jurisdiction. This was done to guarantee coverage of larger jurisdictions and to ensure that the sample did not over represent states with a comparatively large number of very small jurisdictions.
The sample weights were initially generated based on design weights from the sampling method, trimmed to ensure that small jurisdictions do not end up with too large a weight, and then post-stratified to ensure that the proportion of the jurisdiction categories within the survey match those proportions in the overall LEO population.
Methodological note: Codebook and crosstab data are weighted, so the n values have been rounded to whole numbers. In some cases, this may produce an artifact where n = 0 but the percentage is greater than 0. Statements about question response rates (e.g. SCREENING) are unweighted.
Types of Items in the Codebook
Three types of questions are reported in this codebook:
- Single Choice: Items that provided one option for the respondent
- Multiple Choice: Items that provided multiple choices for the respondent. These items have been collapsed into a single table
- Single choice “long”: Single choice items with many responses (e.g. CURPOS_LEN, length of time served in current position) we have either reported the top 9 responses for these items or provided tables with appropriate binning. In some cases, we have provided visualizations of the items.
Opening Questions
Size of Jurisdiction
Basic breakdown of size4
| size4 | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 5,000 | 375 | 56.9% |
| 5,001 to 25,000 | 177 | 26.9% |
| 25,001 to 100,000 | 72 | 11.0% |
| > 100,000 | 35 | 5.3% |
Screening
SCREENING: Are you the chief election official in your jurisdiction?
| SCREENING | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 589 | 89.2% |
| No | 2 | 0.3% |
| Delegated | 69 | 10.4% |
658 out of 658 responding (100%)
Selection Method, Civil Service, Election Type
SELECTTYPE: Were you elected, appointed, or hired? (If you were appointed to fill a vacancy, but will sit for election in the next cycle, indicate elected.) - Selected Choice
| SELECTTYPE | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appointed | 219 | 33.6% | 34.6% | 33.4% | 27.8% | 36.1% |
| Elected | 321 | 49.3% | 52.8% | 47.9% | 42.8% | 32.0% |
| Hired | 99 | 15.2% | 10.3% | 17.1% | 28.3% | 31.1% |
| Contractor | 7 | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 5 | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
654 out of 658 responding (99%)
ELECTTYPE: You indicated you were elected to your position, what type of election was that?
| ELECTTYPE | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-partisan | 171 | 52.6% | 66.4% | 30.9% | 30.0% | 37.5% |
| Partisan | 154 | 47.4% | 33.6% | 69.1% | 70.0% | 62.5% |
286 out of 281 responding (101.8%)
ELECTCONTEST: Was your most recent election contested or were you unopposed (in the general election)?
| ELECTCONTEST | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contested | 54 | 16.7% | 10.2% | 22.0% | 28.7% | 55.2% |
| Unopposed | 270 | 83.3% | 89.8% | 78.0% | 71.2% | 44.8% |
Career Trajectory
Years of Experience: Current Position and in Elections
CURPOS_LEN. How many years have you been in your current positions?
Response set were originally individual years, these have been categorized for the table
| CURPOS_LEN_cat | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zero to one year | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 1-2 years | 87 | 13.3% | 13.1% | 16.1% | 10.1% | 7.5% |
| 2-3 years | 78 | 11.9% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 12.3% | 20.3% |
| 3-4 years | 39 | 6.0% | 4.0% | 8.1% | 11.2% | 5.9% |
| 4-5 years | 50 | 7.7% | 8.7% | 5.9% | 6.7% | 7.5% |
| 5-6 years | 32 | 4.9% | 4.0% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| 6-7 years | 37 | 5.7% | 5.2% | 5.4% | 8.9% | 5.9% |
| 7-10 years | 136 | 20.7% | 22.8% | 18.8% | 15.6% | 18.5% |
| 11-15 years | 69 | 10.5% | 10.6% | 8.7% | 14.5% | 10.0% |
| 16-20 years | 33 | 5.1% | 2.4% | 8.6% | 7.3% | 12.6% |
| 21-49 years | 86 | 13.1% | 16.1% | 10.3% | 7.3% | 7.6% |
| Values > 49 | 8 | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
|
0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Values < 0 | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Size | Median Yrs | Std Error |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 5,000 | 7 | 1.2583843 |
| 5,001 to 25,000 | 6 | 0.5078566 |
| 25,001 to 100,000 | 6 | 0.7601168 |
| > 100,000 | 6 | 0.7574716 |
POS_LEN. How many years have you worked in a paid capacity in the elections field, not including time as a volunteer or temporary worker?
| POS_LEN_cat | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zero years | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 1 year | 50 | 7.8% | 9.3% | 7.6% | 3.4% | 1.7% |
| 2 years | 32 | 4.9% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 6.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 years | 22 | 3.4% | 2.8% | 3.8% | 6.8% | 0.8% |
| 4 years | 32 | 4.9% | 5.7% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 years | 29 | 4.4% | 4.3% | 4.6% | 4.5% | 5.1% |
| 6 years | 36 | 5.6% | 5.4% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| 7 years | 34 | 5.3% | 5.6% | 6.2% | 2.3% | 4.2% |
| 8-10 years | 85 | 13.2% | 12.2% | 15.0% | 13.0% | 14.3% |
| 11-15 years | 110 | 17.1% | 19.0% | 14.9% | 17.5% | 7.6% |
| 16-20 years | 77 | 12.0% | 9.3% | 14.8% | 15.3% | 19.2% |
| 21-49 years | 130 | 20.2% | 18.7% | 20.4% | 19.8% | 36.1% |
| Values > 49 | 8 | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
|
0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Values < 0 | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Size | Median Yrs | Std Error |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 5,000 | 10 | 1.5093517 |
| 5,001 to 25,000 | 11 | 0.5078566 |
| 25,001 to 100,000 | 12 | 1.0134499 |
| > 100,000 | 17 | 1.5149432 |
The average years in the elections field is 13.0221429 with a standard error of 0.7518659.
The median years in the elections field is 11 with a standard error of 1.018518.
OTHERLEO Have you ever worked in other jurisdictions as the chief local election official?
| OTHERLEO | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 65 | 9.8% | 9.8% | 8.9% | 8.8% | 17.7% |
| No | 594 | 90.2% | 90.2% | 91.1% | 91.2% | 82.3% |
Workload
Maximum Hours Worked (Election and Non Election Periods)
MAX_HOURS_ELECTION. Please enter your best estimate of the maximum number of hours per week you dedicate to election-related tasks during peak election periods.
| MAX_HOURS_ELECTION_cat | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-20 hours | 235 | 36.0% | 55.8% | 13.4% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| 21-30 hours | 116 | 17.7% | 18.5% | 22.5% | 8.9% | 2.5% |
| 31-40 hours | 73 | 11.2% | 8.0% | 19.5% | 11.1% | 3.3% |
| 41-60 hours | 146 | 22.4% | 13.8% | 29.7% | 37.8% | 45.8% |
| > 60 hours | 83 | 12.7% | 4.0% | 14.9% | 36.7% | 46.6% |
| -99 | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Size | Median Hours | Std Error |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 5,000 | 20 | 1.257995 |
| 5,001 to 25,000 | 40 | 2.031426 |
| 25,001 to 100,000 | 60 | 1.266910 |
| 100,001 to 250,000 | 60 | 1.753974 |
| > 250,000 | 60 | 2.489347 |
The average hours worked in peak election period is 36.0325885 with a standard error of 1.4432825.
The median hours worked in peak election period is 30 with a standard error of 1.2731622.
MAX_HOURS_WEEKS. For how many weeks does this peak workload continue?
| MAX_HOURS_WEEKS_cat | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-5 weeks | 338 | 52.5% | 57.4% | 48.4% | 44.4% | 38.3% |
| 6-10 weeks | 230 | 35.8% | 34.6% | 35.0% | 42.7% | 38.3% |
| 11-20 weeks | 58 | 9.0% | 6.5% | 12.5% | 9.6% | 17.5% |
| 20-30 weeks | 4 | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| 30-52 weeks | 9 | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| > 52 weeks | 4 | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| -99 | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Size | Median Weeks | Std Error |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 5,000 | 4 | 0.5031172 |
| 5,001 to 25,000 | 6 | 0.5078201 |
| 25,001 to 100,000 | 6 | 0.2533625 |
| 100,001 to 250,000 | 6 | 1.2528383 |
| > 250,000 | 6 | 0.7468040 |
The average weeks in peak election period is 7.0298872 with a standard error of 0.5440521.
The median hours worked in peak election period is 5 with a standard error of 0.2546273.
MAX_HOURS_NONELECTION. Please enter your best estimate of the maximum number of hours per week you dedicate to election-related tasks during a non-elections period.
| MAX_HOURS_NONELECTION_cat | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-10 hours | 420 | 64.8% | 85.5% | 50.8% | 20.0% | 5.9% |
| 11-20 hours | 76 | 11.8% | 7.4% | 17.8% | 20.0% | 10.9% |
| 21-40 hours | 115 | 17.8% | 4.8% | 27.8% | 41.1% | 57.9% |
| > 40 | 37 | 5.7% | 2.3% | 3.5% | 18.9% | 25.3% |
| -99 | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Size | Median Hours | Std Error |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 5,000 | 2 | 0.2515586 |
| 5,001 to 25,000 | 10 | 2.2852319 |
| 25,001 to 100,000 | 30 | 2.5338196 |
| 100,001 to 250,000 | 40 | 0.0000000 |
| > 250,000 | 40 | 1.2446734 |
The average hours worked in non-election period is 13.5945677 with a standard error of 0.8921637.
The median hours worked in non-election period is 5 with a standard error of 0.2546288.
Change in Workload
Change Compared to 4 Years Ago, Across tasks
WORKLOAD_CHANGE_a Do the following items require more, less, or about the same amount of your time compared with 4 years ago:
Voter Registration
| WORKLOAD_CHANGE_REGISTRATION | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A lot more time than 4 years ago | 96 | 15.3% | 13.7% | 17.9% | 16.3% | 16.8% |
| More time than 4 years ago | 213 | 33.9% | 34.2% | 36.0% | 29.8% | 28.5% |
| No change from 4 years ago | 219 | 34.9% | 37.8% | 30.1% | 32.6% | 35.3% |
| Less time than 4 years ago | 20 | 3.2% | 1.0% | 4.1% | 8.4% | 10.1% |
| A lot less time than 4 years ago | 14 | 2.2% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Not applicable | 66 | 10.5% | 10.4% | 10.7% | 11.2% | 8.4% |
WORKLOAD_CHANGE_b. Preparing for Election Day voting
| WORKLOAD_CHANGE_ELECTIONDAY | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A lot more time than 4 years ago | 237 | 36.4% | 36.4% | 38.4% | 34.6% | 30.2% |
| More time than 4 years ago | 268 | 41.2% | 43.1% | 38.0% | 39.1% | 41.1% |
| No change from 4 years ago | 91 | 14.0% | 12.2% | 16.3% | 14.5% | 21.1% |
| Less time than 4 years ago | 6 | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 4.2% |
| A lot less time than 4 years ago | 3 | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Not applicable | 45 | 6.9% | 7.0% | 6.7% | 8.9% | 2.5% |
WORKLOAD_CHANGE_c. Preparing for pre-Election Day voting
| WORKLOAD_CHANGE_PREELECTIONDAY | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A lot more time than 4 years ago | 212 | 32.7% | 28.3% | 38.6% | 40.6% | 32.5% |
| More time than 4 years ago | 253 | 38.9% | 41.8% | 33.5% | 33.9% | 45.8% |
| No change from 4 years ago | 105 | 16.2% | 15.9% | 17.8% | 13.9% | 15.1% |
| Less time than 4 years ago | 5 | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| A lot less time than 4 years ago | 3 | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Not applicable | 72 | 11.0% | 12.6% | 9.6% | 9.4% | 4.1% |
WORKLOAD_CHANGE_d. Signature matching
| WORKLOAD_CHANGE_SIGNATURE | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A lot more time than 4 years ago | 56 | 8.7% | 4.5% | 16.2% | 11.2% | 10.1% |
| More time than 4 years ago | 129 | 19.9% | 21.6% | 14.9% | 20.7% | 24.4% |
| No change from 4 years ago | 243 | 37.4% | 38.0% | 39.9% | 30.2% | 32.8% |
| Less time than 4 years ago | 10 | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| A lot less time than 4 years ago | 6 | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Not applicable | 205 | 31.6% | 34.3% | 25.3% | 34.1% | 29.4% |
WORKLOAD_CHANGE_e. Ballot curing
| WORKLOAD_CHANGE_BALLOT | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A lot more time than 4 years ago | 79 | 12.3% | 8.0% | 15.7% | 21.5% | 22.7% |
| More time than 4 years ago | 138 | 21.5% | 19.1% | 23.4% | 25.4% | 30.2% |
| No change from 4 years ago | 241 | 37.5% | 41.5% | 34.9% | 29.9% | 23.5% |
| Less time than 4 years ago | 9 | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| A lot less time than 4 years ago | 2 | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not applicable | 173 | 27.0% | 30.8% | 24.3% | 18.1% | 17.7% |
WORKLOAD_CHANGE_f. Post-election audits
| WORKLOAD_CHANGE_AUDIT | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A lot more time than 4 years ago | 107 | 16.5% | 12.5% | 20.6% | 20.8% | 30.0% |
| More time than 4 years ago | 207 | 31.9% | 30.1% | 33.2% | 38.2% | 31.7% |
| No change from 4 years ago | 224 | 34.6% | 36.7% | 33.5% | 29.2% | 29.1% |
| Less time than 4 years ago | 16 | 2.4% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| A lot less time than 4 years ago | 3 | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Not applicable | 92 | 14.2% | 17.0% | 11.3% | 9.6% | 7.5% |
WORKLOAD_CHANGE_g. Citizen complaints
| WORKLOAD_CHANGE_COMPLAINTS | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A lot more time than 4 years ago | 135 | 20.8% | 13.5% | 26.6% | 31.1% | 49.1% |
| More time than 4 years ago | 178 | 27.4% | 25.1% | 28.7% | 34.4% | 31.7% |
| No change from 4 years ago | 228 | 35.1% | 40.5% | 32.6% | 23.3% | 13.3% |
| Less time than 4 years ago | 11 | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| A lot less time than 4 years ago | 16 | 2.5% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not applicable | 81 | 12.4% | 16.3% | 7.9% | 8.3% | 1.6% |
WORKLOAD_CHANGE_h. Public Records Requests
| WORKLOAD_CHANGE_RECORDS | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A lot more time than 4 years ago | 230 | 35.3% | 27.1% | 40.7% | 48.9% | 68.1% |
| More time than 4 years ago | 188 | 28.9% | 30.4% | 28.1% | 28.3% | 18.5% |
| No change from 4 years ago | 178 | 27.4% | 34.9% | 21.6% | 11.7% | 9.3% |
| Less time than 4 years ago | 6 | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| A lot less time than 4 years ago | 4 | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not applicable | 45 | 6.9% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 8.9% | 1.7% |
WORKLOAD_CHANGE_i. Media requests
| WORKLOAD_CHANGE_MEDIA | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A lot more time than 4 years ago | 125 | 19.3% | 14.4% | 24.6% | 21.1% | 40.8% |
| More time than 4 years ago | 141 | 21.6% | 18.2% | 25.2% | 30.0% | 23.4% |
| No change from 4 years ago | 296 | 45.5% | 51.0% | 39.8% | 38.3% | 30.0% |
| Less time than 4 years ago | 9 | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| A lot less time than 4 years ago | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Not applicable | 78 | 12.0% | 15.4% | 7.6% | 9.4% | 2.5% |
Public Records Requests
Thinking a bit more about the workload of public records requests, please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about public record requests:
PUBRECREQ_DOCUMENTS A few document requests disproportionately consume a significant portion of my time.
1289 out of 650 responding (198.3%)
PUBRECREQ_REQUESTS: - Unduly burdensome requests significantly impede my ability to perform my duties.
1368 out of 652 responding (209.8%)
PUBRECPERCENT Approximately, what percentage of public records requests you have handled in the past six months do you believe were unduly burdensome? Please provide your best estimate as a percentage by dragging the slider below.
Improving public records management
Please indicate your level of support or opposition with the following possible solutions for handling unduly burdensome requests in your office.
PUBRECPOLICY_TRAINING- Enhance training for public records staff on best practices for handling requests.
PUBRECPOLICY_TECH - Use technology to more effectively handle records requests.
PUBRECPOLICY_STAFF - Increase public records staffing levels.
PUBRECPOLICY_DENY - Outright deny, by law, unduly burdensome requests.
PUBRECPOLICY_FEES - Charge additional fees for excessive search and redaction time.
PUBRECPOLICY_ONLINE - Proactively post commonly requested records online.
PUBRECPOLICY_BAN. - Ban requesters who are unduly burdensome from making future requests.
PUBRECPOLICY_EDUCATE - Educate citizens on best practices for submitting requests.
PUBRECPOLICY_FINE - Fine requesters who are unduly burdensome.
Staff: Size, Departures, and Hiring
Staff Size: Overall and Elections Staff
FTE. Including yourself, how many permanent FTE (full-time equivalent) staff work in your office?
| FTE_cat | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3 FTE | 349 | 64.9% | 83.3% | 66.2% | 26.8% | 0.8% |
| 4-5 FTE | 90 | 16.8% | 9.9% | 22.1% | 33.5% | 8.1% |
| 6-10 FTE | 63 | 11.8% | 6.9% | 9.2% | 26.3% | 30.9% |
| 11-20 FTE | 21 | 3.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 11.7% | 27.9% |
| > 20 | 14 | 2.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.7% | 32.3% |
| -99 | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| FTE | Median Number | Std Error |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 5,000 | 1 | 0.2515989 |
| 5,001 to 25,000 | 3 | 0.0000000 |
| 25,001 to 100,000 | 5 | 0.2533723 |
| 100,001 to 250,000 | 9 | 0.7519003 |
| > 250,000 | 23 | 3.9848898 |
The average FTE is 3.6932332 with a standard error of 0.2447522.
The median FTE is 2 with a standard error of 0.2546353.
FTE_ELECTIONS. How many of these staff are fully dedicated to elections?
| FTE_ELECTIONS_cat | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3 FTE (elections) | 237 | 77.1% | 97.0% | 92.6% | 56.1% | 7.4% |
| 4-5 FTE (elections) | 33 | 10.8% | 3.0% | 5.9% | 30.6% | 13.2% |
| 6-10 FTE (elections) | 21 | 6.9% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 36.4% |
| 11-20 FTE (elections) | 9 | 3.0% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 25.2% |
| > 20 FTE (elections) | 7 | 2.1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 17.7% |
| -99 | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
The average FTE_ELECTIONS is 2.3924864 with a standard error of 0.1816255.
The median FTE_ELECTIONS is 1 with a standard error of 0.2545735.
Staff Departures, New Hires, Barriers to Recruitment
STAFF_DEPARTURES How many staff members have left your office in the past 12 months? Your best estimate is fine.
| STAFF_DEPARTURES | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 261 | 67.5% | 66.1% | 75.1% | 62.4% | 42.0% |
| 1 | 120 | 31.0% | 33.9% | 24.5% | 35.0% | 37.5% |
| >5 | 6 | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 2.6% | 20.5% |
| STAFF_DEPARTURES | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
HIRED Has your office hired new permanent staff or employees in the past two years?
| HIRED | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 306 | 61.8% | 55.0% | 57.8% | 78.2% | 92.7% |
| No | 189 | 38.2% | 45.0% | 42.2% | 21.8% | 7.3% |
DIFFICULT Was it more difficult, less difficult, or about the same level of difficulty to fill these positions as in the past?
| DIFFICULT | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Much more difficult | 74 | 21.8% | 20.6% | 23.1% | 25.4% | 17.4% |
| Somewhat more difficult | 115 | 33.8% | 35.5% | 32.4% | 28.4% | 39.5% |
| About the same | 94 | 27.6% | 19.7% | 32.0% | 35.8% | 36.9% |
| Somewhat less difficult | 4 | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Much less difficult | 7 | 2.1% | 0.0% | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.8% |
| I don’t know | 46 | 13.5% | 24.1% | 7.1% | 3.0% | 0.9% |
| RECRUITMENT | n | % of LEOs selecting |
|---|---|---|
| Little or no experience in election administration | 209 | 42.4% |
| Lack of practical or applied skills important for these positions | 129 | 26.5% |
| Lack of social or interpersonal skills | 103 | 21.3% |
| Lack of time management or commitment | 96 | 20.0% |
| Our office has not had any recent hires | 88 | 18.1% |
| Lack of appropriate certification | 47 | 9.6% |
| NA - applicants generally qualified | 63 | 13.1% |
| Don’t know | 63 | 13.2% |
Temporary Hiring
TEMP_ELECTIONS How many temporary election workers does your office expect to recruit for the November 2024 general election, such as for office support, election boards, and other elections duties, but excluding poll workers?
Response set truncated for printing; top 9 responses shown
| TEMP_ELECTIONS | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 257 | 39.2% | 54.2% | 27.5% | 8.9% | 0.8% |
| 1 to 5 | 213 | 32.4% | 25.9% | 48.2% | 37.8% | 11.5% |
| 6 to 10 | 66 | 10.1% | 9.4% | 8.0% | 18.9% | 8.9% |
| 11 to 20 | 42 | 6.4% | 4.2% | 5.4% | 17.2% | 13.0% |
| 21 to 50 | 34 | 5.2% | 2.6% | 4.5% | 8.9% | 29.5% |
| 51 to 100 | 17 | 2.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 2.8% | 17.3% |
| I don’t know | 15 | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| 100 to 250 | 10 | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 4.4% | 12.4% |
| More than 250 | 3 | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 6.6% |
DIFFICULT_TEMP Do you expect it to be more difficult, less difficult, or about the same level of difficulty as it has been in the past to fill temporary positions (excluding poll workers) for the November 2024 elections?
| DIFFICULT_TEMP | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Much more difficult | 44 | 8.6% | 8.8% | 9.0% | 8.3% | 6.6% |
| Somewhat more difficult | 121 | 24.1% | 24.2% | 22.8% | 23.8% | 28.9% |
| About the same | 249 | 49.3% | 43.4% | 55.1% | 55.4% | 56.2% |
| Somewhat less difficult | 12 | 2.4% | 0.0% | 4.6% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Much less difficult | 13 | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.4% | 3.3% |
| I don’t know | 66 | 13.0% | 20.9% | 6.3% | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Pollworker Hiring
TEMP_PW How many poll workers does your office expect to recruit for the November 2024 general election?
| TEMP_PW | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 61 | 9.4% | 11.8% | 7.7% | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| 1 to 5 | 66 | 10.1% | 15.7% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| 6 to 10 | 132 | 20.1% | 33.2% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| 11 to 20 | 99 | 15.1% | 21.9% | 9.0% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| 21 to 50 | 111 | 16.9% | 13.7% | 30.8% | 7.3% | 0.8% |
| 51 to 100 | 72 | 11.0% | 2.4% | 30.4% | 11.7% | 4.9% |
| 100 to 250 | 52 | 7.9% | 0.0% | 10.5% | 44.1% | 4.9% |
| More than 250 | 45 | 6.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 23.5% | 77.1% |
| I don’t know | 7 | 1.0% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| We do not have poll workers in our state | 11 | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
DIFFICULT_TEMP_PW How difficult or easy will it be for your jurisdiction to obtain a sufficient number of poll workers for the November 2024 general election?
| DIFFICULT_TEMP_PW | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neither difficult nor easy | 143 | 23.8% | 19.8% | 30.0% | 24.7% | 34.2% |
| Not enough information to answer | 2 | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Somewhat difficult | 199 | 33.1% | 27.6% | 38.7% | 46.4% | 36.9% |
| Somewhat easy | 98 | 16.3% | 19.3% | 12.9% | 11.4% | 10.9% |
| Very difficult | 51 | 8.6% | 7.5% | 8.1% | 13.9% | 11.7% |
| Very easy | 107 | 17.8% | 25.8% | 9.3% | 3.0% | 5.3% |
Succession Planning
SUCCESSION_PLAN Do you have a succession plan (formal or informal) for your position?
| SUCCESSION_PLAN | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 208 | 31.7% | 24.7% | 39.2% | 38.7% | 54.0% |
| No | 365 | 55.8% | 59.7% | 50.4% | 55.2% | 43.5% |
| I don’t know | 82 | 12.5% | 15.6% | 10.4% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
SUCCESSION_YES What best describes your succession plan? - Selected Choice
| SUCCESSION_YES | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I have another succession plan (please describe): | 33 | 13.1% | 5.3% | 23.2% | 15.3% | 14.5% |
| I’m preparing my deputy or hand-picked successor to run for office to replace me. | 141 | 56.1% | 60.0% | 51.9% | 55.6% | 50.6% |
| I’m preparing our governing body to appoint my deputy or hand-picked successor to replace me (whether or not they may subsequently run for my office). | 78 | 30.8% | 34.7% | 24.9% | 29.2% | 34.9% |
SUCCESSION_NO Why do you not have a succession plan?
| SUCCESSION_NO | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I have not found an appropriate successor. | 88 | 19.7% | 20.4% | 14.8% | 22.9% | 31.4% |
| I have not had time to prepare a succession plan. | 68 | 15.3% | 12.2% | 19.8% | 21.1% | 23.9% |
| It is not my role to prepare a succession plan. | 143 | 32.0% | 37.6% | 21.5% | 22.9% | 29.8% |
| It is too soon for me to prepare a succession plan. | 148 | 33.0% | 29.8% | 43.9% | 33.0% | 14.8% |
Funding Elections: Revenue Sources
The cost of administering elections can be funded by several sources. Please indicate how much in the last fiscal year you relied on each of the following types of revenue to fund elections in your office. (Your best estimate is fine.)
REVENUE_LOCAL_REIMBURSE Local reimbursement of election costs (school boards, cities, etc.)
| REVENUE_LOCAL_REIMBURSE | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 5% | 81 | 13.1% | 9.2% | 18.6% | 15.1% | 23.1% |
| 5% to 25% | 103 | 16.7% | 13.4% | 20.2% | 20.9% | 26.5% |
| 26% to 50% | 40 | 6.6% | 2.9% | 9.3% | 13.4% | 17.1% |
| 51% to 75% | 27 | 4.4% | 3.5% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 2.6% |
| More than 75% | 87 | 14.0% | 16.3% | 9.9% | 15.7% | 7.7% |
| Not applicable | 279 | 45.2% | 54.8% | 35.7% | 29.7% | 23.0% |
REVENUE_DEDICATED_TAX- Dedicated county or local tax for elections
| REVENUE_DEDICATED_TAX | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 5% | 32 | 5.1% | 6.0% | 5.0% | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| 5% to 25% | 29 | 4.7% | 5.0% | 5.0% | 3.6% | 2.6% |
| 26% to 50% | 29 | 4.8% | 5.6% | 4.0% | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| 51% to 75% | 15 | 2.4% | 1.4% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| More than 75% | 84 | 13.6% | 13.8% | 14.1% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| Not applicable | 428 | 69.4% | 68.2% | 66.9% | 77.1% | 78.7% |
REVENUE_TAX - County or local tax (e.g. allocations from property or sales tax)
| REVENUE_TAX | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 5% | 38 | 6.3% | 7.4% | 5.9% | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| 5% to 25% | 30 | 4.9% | 4.1% | 5.9% | 5.5% | 7.0% |
| 26% to 50% | 59 | 9.7% | 10.8% | 9.0% | 7.9% | 4.4% |
| 51% to 75% | 44 | 7.2% | 5.3% | 10.1% | 7.9% | 12.3% |
| More than 75% | 146 | 23.9% | 19.2% | 28.2% | 28.7% | 42.5% |
| Not applicable | 294 | 48.0% | 53.2% | 40.9% | 45.7% | 33.8% |
REVENUE_FILING - Candidate filing fees
| REVENUE_FILING | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 5% | 139 | 22.7% | 11.6% | 34.3% | 36.5% | 51.4% |
| 5% to 25% | 11 | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 26% to 50% | 0 | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| 51% to 75% | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| More than 75% | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not applicable | 458 | 75.1% | 87.2% | 62.5% | 58.8% | 45.2% |
REVENUE_OFFICE - Other office fees (e.g. recording fees, or fees from other duties)
| REVENUE_OFFICE | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 5% | 68 | 11.0% | 4.0% | 19.5% | 20.8% | 22.9% |
| 5% to 25% | 29 | 4.7% | 4.3% | 6.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% |
| 26% to 50% | 10 | 1.6% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| 51% to 75% | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| More than 75% | 9 | 1.5% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Not applicable | 499 | 81.1% | 87.9% | 72.0% | 72.0% | 72.7% |
REVENUE_STATE_REIMBURSE - State reimbursement of election costs
| REVENUE_STATE_REIMBURSE | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 5% | 84 | 13.5% | 10.7% | 16.8% | 17.0% | 20.3% |
| 5% to 25% | 133 | 21.5% | 21.4% | 21.4% | 24.6% | 16.8% |
| 26% to 50% | 38 | 6.1% | 1.3% | 10.7% | 15.2% | 14.2% |
| 51% to 75% | 39 | 6.3% | 5.4% | 8.4% | 7.0% | 3.5% |
| More than 75% | 48 | 7.8% | 9.0% | 7.3% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| Not applicable | 277 | 44.8% | 52.1% | 35.4% | 31.0% | 43.3% |
REVENUE_STATE_GRANT - State grant funds
| REVENUE_STATE_GRANT | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 5% | 102 | 16.7% | 9.4% | 23.4% | 25.0% | 44.3% |
| 5% to 25% | 69 | 11.2% | 9.2% | 14.0% | 17.3% | 7.1% |
| 26% to 50% | 12 | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| 51% to 75% | 21 | 3.5% | 3.1% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 4.4% |
| More than 75% | 16 | 2.7% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Not applicable | 392 | 63.9% | 73.6% | 55.0% | 46.4% | 39.8% |
REVENUE_APPROPRIATION - State appropriation
| REVENUE_APPROPRIATION | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 5% | 60 | 9.9% | 9.5% | 8.9% | 13.0% | 14.4% |
| 5% to 25% | 47 | 7.8% | 6.6% | 9.4% | 10.5% | 7.2% |
| 26% to 50% | 9 | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 4.3% | 3.6% |
| 51% to 75% | 18 | 2.9% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 3.7% | 2.7% |
| More than 75% | 15 | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Not applicable | 459 | 75.5% | 77.8% | 75.0% | 66.0% | 71.2% |
REVENUE_FEDERAL_GRANT - Federal grant funds
| REVENUE_FEDERAL_GRANT | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 5% | 70 | 11.6% | 6.1% | 13.9% | 22.0% | 37.2% |
| 5% to 25% | 25 | 4.1% | 1.1% | 8.5% | 7.7% | 5.3% |
| 26% to 50% | 6 | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 3.0% | 2.7% |
| 51% to 75% | 14 | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| More than 75% | 4 | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Not applicable | 483 | 80.2% | 89.1% | 74.3% | 63.1% | 53.0% |
REVENUE_PRIVATE_GRANT - Private and/or philanthropic grants
| REVENUE_PRIVATE_GRANT | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 5% | 33 | 5.4% | 4.4% | 5.7% | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| 5% to 25% | 6 | 1.0% | 0.0% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| 26% to 50% | 6 | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| More than 75% | 0 | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not applicable | 563 | 92.6% | 94.9% | 89.5% | 88.0% | 93.0% |
REVENUE_OTHER - Other:
| REVENUE_OTHER | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 5% | 0 | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| 5% to 25% | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| 26% to 50% | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.8% |
| 51% to 75% | 2 | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 10.5% | 3.5% |
| More than 75% | 25 | 15.6% | 14.5% | 16.5% | 13.2% | 27.5% |
| Not applicable | 133 | 81.4% | 85.5% | 80.3% | 71.1% | 62.2% |
One Time Funding Usage
If you were offered a long-term and stable increase in public funding, what one area would you prioritize the investment in your office. - Selected Choice
| NEWFUNDING | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Build or refurbish physical facilities | 170 | 28.6% | 28.3% | 26.0% | 30.3% | 40.7% |
| Expand training or professional development | 139 | 23.5% | 29.3% | 16.7% | 17.0% | 11.9% |
| Increase staffing | 134 | 22.6% | 19.6% | 27.1% | 24.2% | 27.2% |
| New equipment or technology | 123 | 20.7% | 18.6% | 24.7% | 24.2% | 13.5% |
| Other | 28 | 4.6% | 4.1% | 5.4% | 4.2% | 6.8% |
Retirements and Departures
Retirement: Intentions and Reasons
RETIREMENTELIG Will you be eligible to retire from your work as a local election official within the next four years (any time prior to the November 2028 Presidential election)?
| RETIREMENTELIG | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 249 | 37.7% | 38.1% | 34.1% | 43.1% | 41.0% |
| No | 361 | 54.7% | 51.0% | 62.4% | 54.1% | 57.3% |
| I don’t know | 43 | 6.5% | 9.1% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 7 | 1.0% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
RETIREMENTCON Are you considering retiring? - Selected Choice
| RETIREMENTCON | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes, I am considering retirement before the November 2024 election. | 2 | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% |
| Yes, after November 2024 but before November 2026. | 53 | 22.3% | 25.7% | 15.0% | 24.6% | 14.8% |
| Yes, before the 2028 election cycle. | 80 | 33.4% | 27.8% | 44.5% | 31.9% | 44.7% |
| No, I am not considering retirement. | 86 | 36.2% | 39.9% | 30.2% | 33.3% | 29.9% |
| Other | 18 | 7.5% | 6.6% | 8.2% | 10.1% | 8.5% |
RETIREMENTREASON. What factors are influencing your considerations of retirement?
| RETIREMENTREASON | n | % of LEOs selecting |
|---|---|---|
| I do not enjoy the politcal environment | 75 | 22.7% |
| Changes in how elections are administered made the work unsatisfying | 74 | 22.4% |
| I have served long enough to retire now | 74 | 22.2% |
| I no longer enjoy the position | 54 | 16.2% |
| Personal, family, or other changes unrelated to my work environment | 50 | 15.1% |
| I want to do something else for work | 46 | 13.9% |
| I want to do something else with my time | 41 | 12.3% |
| My spouse or partner is retiring | 25 | 7.5% |
| I can afford to retire earlier than expected | 15 | 4.7% |
| Other | 14 | 4.1% |
| 0 | NA |
|
LEAVELEO Are you considering leaving your work as a local election official any time prior to the November 2028 presidential election?
| LEAVELEO | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 116 | 25.4% | 26.9% | 25.3% | 19.8% | 22.0% |
| No | 237 | 51.9% | 47.1% | 60.0% | 57.1% | 53.9% |
| I don’t know | 103 | 22.6% | 26.0% | 14.7% | 23.0% | 24.1% |
LEAVEREASON. What reasons motivate you to consider leaving your work as a local election official?
| LEAVEREASON | n | % of LEOs selecting |
|---|---|---|
| I do not enjoy the political environment | 91 | 24.4% |
| Changes in how elections are administered made the work unsatisfying | 84 | 22.4% |
| I no longer enjoy the position | 66 | 17.6% |
| Personal, family, or other changes unrelated to my work environment | 54 | 14.2% |
| Other | 53 | 14.1% |
| I want to do something else with my time | 52 | 13.9% |
| I want to do something else for work | 33 | 8.9% |
| I can move to another position that earns the same, but workload is more balanced | 29 | 7.6% |
| I can earn more in another position or career | 13 | 3.8% |
| I do not believe I will be reappointed or reelected | 4 | 1.2% |
| 0 | NA |
|
Job Satisfaction and Public Service Motivations
Job Satisfaction
Next we would like to ask you about your personal experience in your role as a local election official. Please indicate your agreement or disagreement with the following statements
JOB_SATISFACTION_RESPECT - My work is respected by other county or local officials.
| JOB_SATISFACTION_RESPECT | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 293 | 47.3% | 47.9% | 46.2% | 41.7% | 57.1% |
| Somewhat agree | 197 | 31.8% | 28.7% | 35.7% | 37.1% | 33.1% |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 63 | 10.1% | 14.0% | 5.6% | 5.7% | 1.6% |
| Somewhat disagree | 51 | 8.3% | 7.4% | 10.0% | 9.7% | 5.8% |
| Strongly disagree | 16 | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 5.7% | 2.5% |
JOB_SATISFACTION_BALANCE - I do not feel I can balance my work and home priorities.
| JOB_SATISFACTION_BALANCE | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 59 | 9.5% | 9.8% | 6.9% | 10.8% | 15.7% |
| Somewhat agree | 161 | 25.7% | 23.8% | 24.4% | 33.0% | 36.4% |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 190 | 30.4% | 32.9% | 30.2% | 22.7% | 20.6% |
| Somewhat disagree | 104 | 16.6% | 15.8% | 18.2% | 17.0% | 14.9% |
| Strongly disagree | 112 | 17.9% | 17.6% | 20.3% | 16.5% | 12.4% |
JOB_SATISFACTION_CHILD - I would encourage my own child to pursue a career in local election administration.
| JOB_SATISFACTION_CHILD | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 32 | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 4.0% | 7.4% |
| Somewhat agree | 104 | 16.7% | 15.0% | 16.7% | 20.7% | 25.6% |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 254 | 40.6% | 44.0% | 38.9% | 32.2% | 30.6% |
| Somewhat disagree | 110 | 17.6% | 17.7% | 17.3% | 18.4% | 15.8% |
| Strongly disagree | 125 | 20.0% | 18.0% | 22.0% | 24.7% | 20.6% |
JOB_SATISFACTION_PROUD - I am proud to tell people that I work for my department.
| JOB_SATISFACTION_PROUD | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 331 | 52.8% | 48.8% | 58.8% | 53.1% | 64.5% |
| Somewhat agree | 158 | 25.3% | 24.7% | 25.6% | 27.4% | 24.8% |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 103 | 16.5% | 20.8% | 11.9% | 11.4% | 4.9% |
| Somewhat disagree | 28 | 4.4% | 5.7% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| Strongly disagree | 7 | 1.0% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 5.1% | 2.4% |
JOB_SATISFACTION_PROBLEMS - I am able to leave problems at work.
| JOB_SATISFACTION_PROBLEMS | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 64 | 10.2% | 10.3% | 11.5% | 8.0% | 7.5% |
| Somewhat agree | 192 | 30.7% | 33.5% | 30.2% | 23.9% | 17.3% |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 79 | 12.6% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 8.0% | 8.2% |
| Somewhat disagree | 180 | 28.7% | 25.2% | 32.5% | 34.7% | 34.7% |
| Strongly disagree | 112 | 17.9% | 15.8% | 16.1% | 25.6% | 32.3% |
JOB_SATISFACTION_MEANINGFUL - My job activities are personally meaningful to me.
| JOB_SATISFACTION_MEANINGFUL | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 327 | 52.1% | 49.8% | 49.2% | 57.4% | 79.4% |
| Somewhat agree | 194 | 30.9% | 29.7% | 36.7% | 30.1% | 16.5% |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 91 | 14.5% | 17.4% | 12.2% | 10.2% | 4.1% |
| Somewhat disagree | 9 | 1.4% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Strongly disagree | 7 | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
*JOB_SATISFACTION_CONFIDENT - I am confident about my ability to do my job.**
| JOB_SATISFACTION_CONFIDENT | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 435 | 69.3% | 65.2% | 74.0% | 75.0% | 77.7% |
| Somewhat agree | 151 | 24.1% | 24.8% | 24.1% | 22.7% | 20.6% |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 24 | 3.7% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Somewhat disagree | 17 | 2.7% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Strongly disagree | 0 | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
JOB_SATISFACTION_SKILLS - I have mastered the skills necessary for my job.
| JOB_SATISFACTION_SKILLS | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 304 | 48.5% | 44.5% | 54.6% | 51.1% | 55.4% |
| Somewhat agree | 237 | 37.7% | 39.2% | 32.7% | 42.0% | 38.0% |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 66 | 10.5% | 12.0% | 10.8% | 5.1% | 4.1% |
| Somewhat disagree | 19 | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Strongly disagree | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
JOB_SATISFACTION_AUTONOMY - I have significant autonomy in determining how I do my job.
| JOB_SATISFACTION_AUTONOMY | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 243 | 38.8% | 36.4% | 44.2% | 40.3% | 35.1% |
| Somewhat agree | 250 | 40.0% | 42.1% | 33.3% | 44.9% | 40.8% |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 108 | 17.3% | 18.9% | 18.1% | 9.7% | 12.5% |
| Somewhat disagree | 19 | 3.1% | 2.6% | 3.0% | 3.4% | 7.5% |
| Strongly disagree | 5 | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
Public Service Motivations
We have a few more questions we would like to ask you about your personal experience in your role as a local election official. Please indicate your agreement or disagreement with the following statements.
PSMPSY_IMPACT - My impact on what happens in my job is large.
PSMPSY_IMPORTANT - The work I do as a local election official is very important to me.
PSMPSY_RIDICULE. - I am not afraid to go to bat for the rights of others even if it means I will be ridiculed.
PSMPSY_DIFFERENCE - Making a difference in society means more to me than personal achievements.
PSMPSY_SACRIFICE - I am prepared to make enormous sacrifices for the good of society.
PSMPSY_DEPENDENT - I am often reminded by daily events about how dependent we are on one another.
PSMPSY_QUIT - I often think of quitting this job.
PSMPSY_YEAR. - It is likely that I will look for another job during the next year.
PSMPSY_GAIN. - There isn’t much to be gained by staying in this job.
Overall Job Satisfaction
JS_OVERALL All things considered, what is your level of overall satisfaction with your job?
| JS_OVERALL | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very satisfied | 167 | 25.6% | 20.4% | 32.5% | 29.4% | 38.1% |
| Satisfied | 334 | 51.2% | 51.6% | 50.0% | 52.2% | 51.2% |
| Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied | 101 | 15.5% | 19.5% | 10.8% | 11.7% | 5.8% |
| Dissatisfied | 48 | 7.4% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Very dissatisfied | 2 | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
Threats and Intimidation
HARASS_LEAVE Do you personally know of any local election officials or election workers who have left their jobs at least in part because of fear for their safety, increased threats, or intimidation?
| HARASS_LEAVE | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No, I don’t know of any who have left their jobs because of concerns about their safety. | 264 | 52.0% | 60.7% | 47.5% | 38.7% | 23.4% |
| Yes, I know of many who have left their jobs because of concerns about their safety. | 51 | 10.0% | 7.9% | 10.8% | 11.0% | 22.5% |
| Yes, I know of one or two who have left their jobs because of concerns about their safety. | 193 | 38.0% | 31.4% | 41.7% | 50.3% | 54.0% |
HARASS_MYSELF Have you considered leaving your job because of fear for your safety, increased threats, or intimidation?
| HARASS_MYSELF | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 82 | 13.7% | 10.6% | 15.0% | 19.3% | 27.3% |
| No | 516 | 86.3% | 89.4% | 85.0% | 80.7% | 72.7% |
For each type of incident, please indicate the most recent time that you experienced it, to the best of your recollection.
THREAT_PERS_INSULT- Insulted verbally, in writing, or online
| THREAT_PERS_INSULT | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Never | 198 | 30.3% | 38.3% | 24.7% | 15.6% | 4.1% |
| Within the last 3 months | 202 | 31.0% | 26.6% | 33.8% | 37.2% | 52.1% |
| Within the last year | 131 | 20.1% | 16.5% | 21.9% | 32.8% | 23.9% |
| More than a year ago | 120 | 18.5% | 18.6% | 19.7% | 14.4% | 19.8% |
THREAT_PERS_HARASS. - Harassed verbally, in writing, or online
| THREAT_PERS_HARASS | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Never | 284 | 43.6% | 55.0% | 32.6% | 24.4% | 15.0% |
| Within the last 3 months | 117 | 18.0% | 10.9% | 24.7% | 26.1% | 45.0% |
| Within the last year | 119 | 18.3% | 14.3% | 21.6% | 28.3% | 23.3% |
| More than a year ago | 131 | 20.1% | 19.8% | 21.0% | 21.1% | 16.6% |
THREAT_PERS_THREAT. - Threatened verbally, in writing, or online
| THREAT_PERS_THREAT | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Never | 459 | 70.6% | 81.4% | 65.1% | 46.7% | 33.1% |
| Within the last 3 months | 54 | 8.3% | 6.5% | 8.0% | 9.4% | 27.3% |
| Within the last year | 46 | 7.1% | 2.4% | 11.9% | 17.2% | 12.4% |
| More than a year ago | 90 | 13.9% | 9.6% | 15.1% | 26.7% | 27.2% |
THREAT_PERS_ATTACK. - Attacked physically
| THREAT_PERS_ATTACK | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Never | 646 | 99.0% | 99.4% | 98.8% | 97.8% | 98.3% |
| Within the last year | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| More than a year ago | 3 | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
THREAT_PERS_DAMAGE. - Property damage
| THREAT_PERS_DAMAGE | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Never | 609 | 93.3% | 92.7% | 95.1% | 96.1% | 85.1% |
| Within the last 3 months | 2 | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 3.3% |
| Within the last year | 5 | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| More than a year ago | 37 | 5.6% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 10.8% |
THREAT_PERS_IMPERSON - Malicious impersonation
| THREAT_PERS_IMPERSON | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Never | 626 | 95.9% | 96.3% | 98.0% | 93.3% | 86.8% |
| Within the last 3 months | 2 | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Within the last year | 14 | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.0% | 3.9% | 3.3% |
| More than a year ago | 11 | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.7% | 7.4% |
THREAT_ENGAGE Have threats or harassment changed your willingness to engage with the public?
THREAT_CHANGE Have you changed any policies or procedures in response to threats or harassment?
What types of policies or procedures have you changed? (Select all that apply.)
Source of Threats
THREATPARTY Some LEOs report that they have received politically based threats, while others report no such threats. Some say the threats come from one side while others say they come from all sides. Have you experienced politically based threats?
Dealing with Election Skeptics
Some LEOs report that they have had difficulties engaging with election skeptics from different places, while others report no such difficulties. How has your experience been engaging with election skeptics who are:
SKEPTIC_DIFF_PUBLIC - Members of the general public
SKEPTIC_DIFF_OBSERVERS - Election observers
SKEPTIC_DIFF_WORKERS - Polling place or vote center workers
SKEPTIC_DIFF_PERMANENT: - Permanent elections staff
SKEPTIC_DIFF_TEMPORARY - Temporary elections staff
SKEPTIC_DIFF_FELLOW - Fellow election officials
SKEPTIC_DIFF_CANVASSERS- My county Board of Elections or Board of Canvassers
SKEPTIC_DIFF_OFFICE - State elections office staff
SKEPTIC_DIFF_OFFICIALS- Other elected or appointed officials in my county
SKEPTIC_DIFF_LEGISLATORS - State legislators in my state
PARTISAN_SKEPTICS Do you think current levels of election skepticism are primarily motivated by political parties, fringe groups, or individual actors? I think it is: - Selected Choice
LEO Skepticism
LEOSKEPTIC Have you ever been skeptical of an election’s outcome due to the mishandling or processing of ballots in the United States?
Election Preparation, Guidance, New State Laws
Based on your expertise and knowledge of election administration, and considering the uncertainties of this time, how confident are you that:
LOCAL_PREP - My office will be fully prepared to administer a safe, secure, and accessible election in November 2024.
| LOCAL_PREP | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very confident | 515 | 78.7% | 78.2% | 81.5% | 73.5% | 80.3% |
| Confident | 130 | 19.8% | 21.0% | 16.8% | 22.1% | 17.3% |
| Somewhat confident | 10 | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.5% |
LOCAL_FUND: - My office will be sufficiently funded to administer a safe, secure, and accessible election in November 2024.
| LOCAL_FUND | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very confident | 375 | 57.3% | 58.0% | 57.8% | 50.8% | 60.6% |
| Confident | 193 | 29.5% | 29.2% | 27.5% | 38.1% | 25.5% |
| Somewhat confident | 53 | 8.1% | 6.6% | 11.2% | 7.7% | 9.8% |
| Not at all confident | 32 | 4.9% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 3.3% | 4.1% |
| I don’t know | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
STATE_PREP Other election offices in my state will be fully prepared to administer a safe, secure, and accessible election in November 2024.
| STATE_PREP | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very confident | 288 | 45.4% | 47.0% | 47.6% | 34.5% | 39.9% |
| Confident | 223 | 35.1% | 32.7% | 34.3% | 46.0% | 41.7% |
| Somewhat confident | 93 | 14.6% | 15.4% | 12.0% | 16.1% | 15.0% |
| Not at all confident | 19 | 2.9% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| I don’t know | 13 | 2.0% | 0.6% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
NATION_PREP Election offices around the nation will be fully prepared to administer a safe, secure, and accessible election in November 2024.
| NATION_PREP | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very confident | 126 | 21.0% | 23.7% | 17.6% | 15.7% | 18.6% |
| Confident | 189 | 31.6% | 31.4% | 30.1% | 33.3% | 36.6% |
| Somewhat confident | 203 | 33.8% | 30.9% | 36.7% | 40.9% | 37.2% |
| Not at all confident | 49 | 8.2% | 10.5% | 3.9% | 8.2% | 4.2% |
| I don’t know | 33 | 5.4% | 3.5% | 11.7% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
GUIDANCE Looking ahead to the 2024 election, to what extent do you agree with the following statement: My jurisdiction has received sufficient guidance from state and/or federal authorities regarding the security of our election systems.
| GUIDANCE | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 351 | 53.7% | 51.9% | 59.3% | 49.4% | 54.1% |
| Somewhat agree | 226 | 34.6% | 37.2% | 29.4% | 35.6% | 31.1% |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 45 | 6.9% | 7.7% | 4.5% | 7.8% | 8.2% |
| Somewhat disagree | 26 | 4.0% | 2.6% | 5.7% | 6.7% | 4.9% |
| Strongly disagree | 5 | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
STATELEG Since the November 2022 election, has your state legislature passed legislation that impacted the way you conduct elections in your jurisdiction?
| STATELEG | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 474 | 72.5% | 68.0% | 75.5% | 84.0% | 82.7% |
| No | 116 | 17.8% | 20.9% | 14.0% | 11.6% | 16.5% |
| I don’t know | 63 | 9.7% | 11.1% | 10.5% | 4.4% | 0.8% |
LAWSHELP On balance, do you think these new laws:
| LAWSHELP | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Did not improve election administration | 229 | 46.7% | 49.0% | 40.3% | 50.7% | 45.5% |
| I don’t know | 131 | 26.7% | 30.7% | 25.8% | 15.1% | 17.8% |
| Improved election administration | 131 | 26.7% | 20.2% | 33.9% | 34.2% | 36.7% |
Responses to Political Pressures
ERN_PRESS Some LEOs report facing pressure from officials in their jurisdiction to bend the rules or otherwise favor one side in an election. Have you experienced such situations?
ERN_PRESS_1 Have you changed any policies or procedures in response to political pressure?
ERN_PRESS_CHANGE What types of policies or procedures have you changed? - Selected Choice Location of voting sites
ERN_POLACT Election officials can face difficult ethical decisions about their own public political activities, such as whether to publicly endorse or fundraise for a candidate on the ballot in an election the official will oversee. Have you encountered difficult ethical decisions about political activity?
ERN_SUPPORT Which of the three statements below is closest to your opinion as an election official:
Voter Centric Election Administration
To what extent do you agree with each of the following statements regarding the relationship between local election officials and the general public?
RELATE_ENJOY - I enjoy educating citizens about voting rules and procedures.
| RELATE_ENJOY | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 393 | 60.8% | 51.4% | 72.9% | 74.3% | 75.5% |
| Somewhat agree | 159 | 24.6% | 28.4% | 19.0% | 18.4% | 23.7% |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 89 | 13.7% | 20.2% | 6.4% | 3.9% | 0.8% |
| Somewhat disagree | 4 | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| Strongly disagree | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
RELATE_CITKNOW - The lack of citizen knowledge about voting rules and procedures causes significant problems when people go to vote.
| RELATE_CITKNOW | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 210 | 32.5% | 24.7% | 44.8% | 40.2% | 40.1% |
| Somewhat agree | 244 | 37.8% | 35.9% | 38.4% | 45.8% | 37.8% |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 129 | 20.0% | 26.6% | 12.0% | 6.7% | 15.5% |
| Somewhat disagree | 54 | 8.3% | 11.6% | 3.6% | 4.5% | 4.1% |
| Strongly disagree | 9 | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
RELATE_CONDUCT- The primary responsibility of local election officials is to conduct the election, not worry about voter education or voter satisfaction.
| RELATE_CONDUCT | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 33 | 5.1% | 3.2% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Somewhat agree | 139 | 21.4% | 21.9% | 20.6% | 21.2% | 20.6% |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 87 | 13.4% | 14.7% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 14.1% |
| Somewhat disagree | 256 | 39.5% | 45.7% | 30.3% | 34.6% | 28.9% |
| Strongly disagree | 133 | 20.6% | 14.4% | 29.2% | 26.8% | 31.4% |
RELATE_EDURESP- Local election officials should consider it part of their responsibilities to work on voter education and voter satisfaction.
| RELATE_EDURESP | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 214 | 33.1% | 27.6% | 38.0% | 41.9% | 50.8% |
| Somewhat agree | 257 | 39.8% | 42.0% | 35.7% | 38.5% | 37.8% |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 120 | 18.5% | 20.4% | 19.3% | 11.7% | 9.0% |
| Somewhat disagree | 40 | 6.2% | 7.4% | 4.1% | 7.3% | 0.8% |
| Strongly disagree | 15 | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
RELATE_TIMEEDU My office has enough time and resources to work on educating voters, along with conducting the election.
| RELATE_TIMEEDU | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 50 | 7.8% | 9.2% | 6.5% | 3.9% | 6.6% |
| Somewhat agree | 130 | 20.1% | 24.0% | 14.2% | 12.2% | 23.1% |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 97 | 15.0% | 15.1% | 17.0% | 12.8% | 9.8% |
| Somewhat disagree | 199 | 30.8% | 27.7% | 30.9% | 43.9% | 36.8% |
| Strongly disagree | 170 | 26.3% | 24.0% | 31.4% | 27.2% | 23.7% |
RELATE_TURNOUT It is part of my job to encourage voter turnout.
| RELATE_TURNOUT | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 205 | 31.7% | 30.4% | 35.8% | 28.9% | 31.1% |
| Somewhat agree | 213 | 32.8% | 36.5% | 27.3% | 31.7% | 23.0% |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 149 | 23.0% | 23.5% | 22.9% | 22.2% | 19.7% |
| Somewhat disagree | 40 | 6.2% | 5.6% | 5.8% | 8.9% | 9.8% |
| Strongly disagree | 41 | 6.3% | 4.0% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 16.5% |
RELATE_INCLUSION Local election officials should work to reduce demographic disparities in voter turnout.
| RELATE_INCLUSION | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly agree | 133 | 20.6% | 20.5% | 21.8% | 17.6% | 22.7% |
| Somewhat agree | 125 | 19.4% | 19.5% | 15.6% | 25.0% | 25.2% |
| Neither agree nor disagree | 287 | 44.6% | 47.4% | 45.2% | 34.1% | 32.6% |
| Somewhat disagree | 45 | 7.0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 12.5% | 2.5% |
| Strongly disagree | 54 | 8.3% | 5.9% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 16.9% |
Voter Education and Outreach
VOTER_EDUCATION Which methods of outreach have you regularly used in your jurisdiction, if any, so voters receive accurate information about elections? (Select all that apply)
| VOTER_EDUCATION | n | % of LEOs selecting |
|---|---|---|
| Interacting with voters face-to-face in my office, via phone, or through email | 517 | 80.6% |
| Mailing print materials to voters (pamphlets, voter guides) | 192 | 30.3% |
| Sharing information on social media | 147 | 36.6% |
| Other | 104 | 16.5% |
| Running ads in local newspapers | 78 | 16.8% |
| Conducting interviews with local newspapers or TV stations | 52 | 10.4% |
| Organizing in-person town hall meetings | 19 | 3.3% |
| None of the above | 8 | 1.3% |
| Running ads on TV or radio | 7 | 1.3% |
VOTER_EDUCATION_EFFECTIVE Which method of outreach do you think is most effective in your jurisdiction to ensure that voters receive accurate information about elections? (Select one) - Selected Choice
| VOTER_EDUCATION_EFFECTIVE | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conducting interviews with local newspapers or TV stations | 16 | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.8% | 10.0% | 12.8% |
| Interacting with voters face-to-face in my office, via phone, or through email | 226 | 40.6% | 40.6% | 42.3% | 39.4% | 34.7% |
| Mailing print materials to voters (eg., pamphlets, voter guides) | 85 | 15.3% | 14.7% | 13.8% | 16.9% | 24.0% |
| Organizing in-person town hall meetings | 8 | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.0% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| Other | 46 | 8.2% | 10.0% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| Running ads in local newspapers | 35 | 6.3% | 7.6% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Running ads on TV or radio | 3 | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Sharing information on social media | 138 | 24.8% | 25.3% | 27.1% | 21.2% | 16.6% |
Misinformation
MISINFORMATION Some jurisdictions have had to deal with misinformation over the past few election cycles. To what extent, if at all, is misinformation a problem in your jurisdiction? - Selected Choice
| MISINFORMATION | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A serious problem | 124 | 19.4% | 13.7% | 21.2% | 29.4% | 49.2% |
| A minor problem | 306 | 47.8% | 41.2% | 57.7% | 60.0% | 45.1% |
| Not a problem at all | 124 | 19.3% | 26.1% | 13.3% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Other | 10 | 1.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| I don’t know | 75 | 11.8% | 17.1% | 6.1% | 3.9% | 0.0% |
COMBAT_MISINFO1 Which approach to addressing misinformation do you think is most effective?
| COMBAT_MISINFO1 | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mostly proactive | 100 | 17.2% | 14.3% | 21.4% | 20.1% | 19.7% |
| Mostly reactive | 54 | 9.2% | 12.4% | 5.7% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| A mixture of reactive and proactive | 304 | 52.2% | 47.1% | 53.2% | 69.0% | 61.5% |
| None of it seems to be effective | 74 | 12.8% | 13.8% | 14.2% | 4.6% | 12.8% |
| I don’t know | 50 | 8.6% | 12.4% | 5.5% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
Election Confidence: State and National
Looking ahead to the November 2024 election, to what extent are you confident about each of the following statements?
NATIONLIST- Voter registration lists nationwide will be secure from outside interference
| NATIONLIST | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very confident | 133 | 20.6% | 19.1% | 24.3% | 15.2% | 30.0% |
| Somewhat confident | 333 | 51.5% | 51.8% | 47.8% | 55.6% | 59.1% |
| Not too confident | 93 | 14.4% | 16.4% | 11.8% | 14.0% | 5.0% |
| Not at all confident | 22 | 3.3% | 3.5% | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.8% |
| I don’t know | 65 | 10.1% | 9.2% | 12.8% | 11.2% | 5.0% |
STATELIST - Voter registration lists in my state will be secure from outside interference
| STATELIST | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very confident | 384 | 59.5% | 55.7% | 66.5% | 60.8% | 63.2% |
| Somewhat confident | 207 | 32.0% | 33.5% | 26.5% | 35.2% | 36.0% |
| Not too confident | 25 | 3.8% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| Not at all confident | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| I don’t know | 27 | 4.2% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
NATIONCONF - Votes nationwide will be counted as intended
| NATIONCONF | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very confident | 224 | 34.7% | 32.4% | 35.1% | 32.6% | 63.3% |
| Somewhat confident | 281 | 43.6% | 45.7% | 40.2% | 48.3% | 27.5% |
| Not too confident | 82 | 12.8% | 16.1% | 9.5% | 6.7% | 4.9% |
| Not at all confident | 12 | 1.8% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
| I don’t know | 46 | 7.1% | 4.7% | 12.1% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
STATECONF - Votes in my state will be counted as intended
| STATECONF | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very confident | 488 | 75.5% | 68.3% | 83.5% | 85.9% | 92.6% |
| Somewhat confident | 125 | 19.3% | 24.1% | 13.8% | 13.0% | 7.4% |
| Not too confident | 19 | 2.9% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not at all confident | 4 | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| I don’t know | 11 | 1.6% | 1.8% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
SURVEYS During the past 12 months, including this survey how many surveys have you been asked to complete for your office? (An estimate is fine.)
| SURVEYS | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 50 | 9.0% | 10.1% | 8.4% | 7.0% | 3.1% |
| Only this one | 71 | 12.8% | 13.8% | 9.9% | 14.7% | 11.5% |
| A few | 200 | 36.2% | 38.5% | 35.5% | 25.9% | 33.3% |
| 3 to 6 | 162 | 29.3% | 27.9% | 28.9% | 34.3% | 38.5% |
| 7 to 10 | 14 | 2.5% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| 10 to 20 | 24 | 4.3% | 1.5% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 20 or more | 26 | 4.7% | 4.6% | 5.1% | 3.5% | 6.2% |
| Many, Too Many, Numerous | 6 | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Demographics
AGE What is your age?
| AGE | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-34 | 37 | 5.7% | 4.4% | 8.4% | 6.7% | 3.4% |
| 35-49 | 149 | 22.9% | 18.5% | 29.4% | 23.9% | 36.3% |
| 50-64 | 317 | 48.8% | 47.8% | 49.5% | 52.2% | 47.9% |
| 65+ | 136 | 20.9% | 27.6% | 11.1% | 13.9% | 11.6% |
| Prefer not to answer | 11 | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% |
GENDER How do you describe yourself? - Selected Choice
| GENDER | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woman | 548 | 84.6% | 90.9% | 84.5% | 68.5% | 49.5% |
| Man | 85 | 13.1% | 6.4% | 13.9% | 28.7% | 48.9% |
| Other | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| I prefer not to answer | 15 | 2.2% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
ETHNICITY Are you of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin?
| ETHNICITY | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 23 | 3.5% | 3.3% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 4.1% |
| No | 600 | 92.7% | 92.9% | 92.0% | 92.7% | 93.4% |
| I prefer not to answer | 25 | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% |
RACE How would you describe yourself?
| RACE | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 572 | 88.4% | 90.7% | 85.2% | 84.2% | 87.6% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 2.4% | 1.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 6 | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Two or more races | 22 | 3.3% | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| I prefer not to answer | 28 | 4.3% | 2.9% | 5.9% | 7.9% | 4.2% |
EDUCATION What is the highest level of education you have completed?
| EDUCATION | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some high school | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| High school | 55 | 8.6% | 7.1% | 12.7% | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Some college | 217 | 33.7% | 38.9% | 29.7% | 24.3% | 16.6% |
| College | 255 | 39.6% | 40.6% | 41.1% | 37.3% | 26.7% |
| Some graduate school | 13 | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.1% | 3.4% | 10.0% |
| Graduate school | 91 | 14.1% | 10.8% | 11.6% | 24.3% | 40.0% |
| I prefer not to answer | 11 | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 3.4% | 0.8% |
SALARY Please select your salary range.
| SALARY | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $20,000 | 39 | 6.2% | 10.6% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| $20,000 to $34,999 | 60 | 9.4% | 15.1% | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 133 | 21.0% | 26.5% | 19.3% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 184 | 29.0% | 29.3% | 33.9% | 28.2% | 2.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 133 | 21.0% | 15.1% | 28.7% | 32.4% | 22.5% |
| $100,000 to $124,999 | 41 | 6.5% | 0.6% | 11.2% | 19.4% | 20.9% |
| $125,000 and greater | 34 | 5.4% | 1.0% | 3.9% | 10.0% | 51.5% |
| I prefer not to answer | 9 | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
PARTISANSHIP1 Where would you place yourself on the following scale? - Selected Choice
| PARTISANSHIP1 | n | Overall | 0 to 5,000 | 5,001 to 25,000 | 25,001 to 100,000 | > 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Democrat | 45 | 7.0% | 5.4% | 6.3% | 12.1% | 18.3% |
| Not very strong Democrat | 13 | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| Independent, lean Democrat | 72 | 11.3% | 14.9% | 5.6% | 8.1% | 6.7% |
| Independent | 64 | 10.0% | 8.4% | 12.0% | 12.7% | 10.8% |
| Independent, lean Republican | 72 | 11.2% | 11.0% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| Not very strong Republican | 52 | 8.2% | 6.5% | 12.9% | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Strong Republican | 71 | 11.1% | 9.2% | 12.9% | 17.3% | 10.0% |
| Other | 12 | 1.8% | 0.0% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| I prefer not to answer | 240 | 37.4% | 43.5% | 29.6% | 27.2% | 30.8% |