Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

To what extent, if at all, is it a problem for your jurisdiction's government to find qualified candidates for administration / management positions?

To what extent, if at all, is it a problem for your jurisdiction's government to find qualified candidates for other public works and services positions?

To what extent, if at all, is it a problem for your jurisdiction's government to find qualified candidates for part-time / seasonal positions?

In general, would you say the residents of your community have a positive or negative view of your jurisdiction's government employees (not including elected officials)?

Overall, would you say the government's workforce is reflective of the community's population in terms of gender composition?

Overall, would you say the government's workforce is reflective of the community's population in terms of racial and/or ethnic composition?

Does your jurisdiction have any particular policies or practices for recruiting or retaining a workforce reflective of your community's gender composition?

Does your jurisdiction have any particular policies or practices for recruiting or retaining a workforce reflective of your community's racial and/or ethnic composition?

Thinking ahead to the November 2022 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect election equipment failures/malfunctions will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

Thinking ahead to the November 2022 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect inaccurate voter registration lists will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

Thinking ahead to the November 2022 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect disturbances at polling places (e.g., inappropriate campaigning, voter intimidation, etc.) will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

Thinking ahead to the November 2022 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect recruiting enough poll workers and other election staff will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

Thinking ahead to the November 2022 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect poll worker errors in following election procedures will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

Thinking ahead to the November 2022 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect intentional disinformation targeted at your jurisdiction's citizens about voting procedures or other election issues will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

Thinking ahead to the November 2022 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect election administration processes after polls close (e.g., counting absentee ballots, precinct reconciliation, certifying the final tally, etc.) will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

Thinking specifically about election security for the upcoming November 2022 general election, how confident are you that your jurisdiction's voting machines, voter rolls, and/or final tallies will not be compromised (i.e., tampered with or hacked)?

Thinking specifically about election security for the upcoming November 2022 general election, how confident are you that your jurisdiction's voting machines, voter rolls, and/or final tallies will not be compromised (i.e., tampered with or hacked)?

Overall, to what extent would you say you are confident in the ability of other jurisdictions in Michigan to administer an accurate election?

Overall, to what extent would you say you are confident that your County will certify the election results accurately?

Overall, to what extent would you say you are confident that your County will administer an accurate recount, if needed?

How confident would you say the majority of your residents are in the accuracy of your elections?

In 2018, Michigan voters approved a Constitutional amendment that created the Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission (MICRC). How familiar are you with this new approach to redistricting in the state?

Overall, do you believe Michigan's new approach of having districts drawn by an independent citizens' commission is a better or worse approach than having them drawn by the legislature?

How much attention would you say you paid to the Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission's work in redrawing the state's electoral maps in 2020-21?

In your opinion, how would you rate the performance of the Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission on transparency in 2020-21?