Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

Thinking about the next fiscal year, which action has your jurisdiction taken or is likely to take regarding privatizing or contracting out of services?

To what extent, if any, would you say the cost of election administration on your jurisdiction’s budget has or has not not recently been a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

To what extent, if any, would you say long wait times for any voters have or have not recently been problems with election administration in your jurisdiction?

To what extent, if any, would you say election equipment failures/malfunctions have or have not recently been problems with election administration in your jurisdiction?

To what extent, if any, would you say inaccurate voter registration lists have or have not recently been problems with election administration in your jurisdiction?

To what extent, if any, would you say reliable internet connectivity for communication with the Secretary of State has or has not recently been a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

To what extent, if any, would you say disturbances at polling places have or have not recently been problems with election administration in your jurisdiction?

To what extent, if any, would you say recruiting poll workers with necessary skills has or has not recently been a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

To what extent, if any, would you say recruiting enough poll workers has or has not recently been a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

To what extent, if any, would you say poll worker errors in following election procedures have or have not recently been problems with election administration in your jurisdiction?

Overall, how effective or ineffective would you say poll worker training by the County is for your jurisdiction?

Overall, how effective or ineffective would you say initial election-related training for new clerks by the State is for your jurisdiction?

Overall, how effective or ineffective would you say continuing election-related education for clerks by the State is for your jurisdiction?

Overall, to what extent would you say you are confident in the ability of your jurisdiction to administer an accurate election?

Overall, to what extent would you say you are confident in the ability of the County Clerk’s office to administer an accurate recount, if needed?

The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction?

The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will significantly improve election administration in your jurisdiction?

The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that the State’s cost-sharing approach is appropriate?

Overall, to what extent do you support or oppose the State’s initiative to have cities and townships update their voting equipment?

If cities and townships in Michigan were given the option to ask their County to administer elections on their behalf, would you support or oppose having your county government administer your jurisdiction’s elections?

To what extent would you support or oppose synchronizing Michigan voter lists with other states' lists?

To what extent would you support or oppose pre-registration of 16-year-olds (e.g., when they get their driver's licenses) in Michigan?

To what extent would you support or oppose stricter regulation of voter registration drives in Michigan?

To what extent would you support or oppose allowing same-day voter registration (on Election Day) in Michigan?

To what extent would you support or oppose absentee voting with no excuse required in Michigan?