Current Population Survey Voting and Registration Supplement

Description

Voting and Registration data have been collected biennially in the November Current Population Survey (CPS) since 1964. The statistics presented are based on replies to survey inquiries about whether individuals were registered and/or voted in specific national elections. For the purpose of these estimates, election types are considered to be either Congressional (e.g. 2002, 2006, etc.) or Presidential (e.g. 2004, 2008, etc.). This national survey is conducted to produce a comprehensive set of statistics on voter and nonvoter characteristics as well as current voter trends, distinct from independent surveys, media polls, or other outside agencies. The universe for this survey is persons 18 years of age and older in each household that was eligible for the basic Current Population Survey (CPS). This survey is a proxy response survey and is sponsored by the United States Census Bureau.

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Data Access

Where to apply

https://www.census.gov/about/adrm/fsrdc.html

Fees

Possible seat fee dependent on consortium membership. URL for more information: https://www.census.gov/about/adrm/fsrdc/about/fsrdc-network-fees.html

Access modality

FSRDC

Usage restrictions

Census Bureau restricted-use data must be used for statistical purposes and cannot be used for purposes of enforcing laws or regulations or for profit.

Public Use File available

Yes

Public-use version

https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/current-population-survey-voting-and-registration-supplement

Summary of differences

For a detailed description of the differences, please see "Comparison of Census Bureau Public and Restricted Data" in general metadata section.

Geography differs from restricted-use file (RUF)

Yes

Variable detail differs from Restricted Use File (RUF)

Yes

Additional information about restricted dataset

https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/cps/techdocs/cpsnov18.pdf