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U.S. ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION 

2008 Election Administration & Voting Survey 

The ongoing process of improving America’s election systems relies in part on having accurate data about the way 

Americans cast their ballots. In 2002, Congress chartered the U.S. Election Assistance Commission to collect 

information on the state of American elections and make it widely available to policy makers, advocates, scholars, 

journalists and the general public. Since 2004, the Commission has sponsored an Election Day Survey as its primary 

tool for fulfilling that mission. We are pleased to present the 2008 Election Day Survey, and we ask for your help in 

making it the most complete and accurate survey in its history. 

The questions below ask for information about ballots cast; voter registration; overseas and military voting; Election 

Day activities; voting technology; and other important issues. Many of these questions are mandated by the Help 

America Vote Act and other federal laws, while other questions were included at the request of the research 

community or policy makers. The EAC recognizes the burden that asking for this data places on state and local 

election officials, and we have worked to minimize that burden as much as possible. 

In advance, we thank you for your cooperation and look forward to answering any questions you might have. 

Information supplied by:

Name Title 

Office/Agency name 

Address 1 

Address 2 

City State Zip Code

E-mail address 

Telephone (area code and number) Extension Fax number (area code and number) 
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Instructions for Completing the 2008 Election Administration & Voting Survey 

1. This survey collects information on election administration issues in local election offices (typically counties or townships) 

that are responsible for the administration of the November 2008 general election. As such, all data should be reported at the 

level of the local jurisdiction. However, if a State or Territory desires, a State or Territorial level election office may fill out any 

or all of the information on behalf of the local election offices under its jurisdiction. 

2. Don’t leave items blank - always provide an answer to the question asked using the “Data not available” or “Other” 

categories discussed below, if needed. 

3. Use the “Data not available” box if the question asks for details that are not required by your state law or the question asks 

for information that is not currently collected. 

4. You may find it helpful to read an entire section before answering any of the questions in that section. 

5. Please attempt to record data according to the categories as they are defined in the question. If your jurisdiction uses a 

different data classification scheme (for instance, collects data in such a way that combines two or more categories listed in a 

question), you can use the space provided for “Other” to provide numbers and details on these categories. Use as many 

“Other” categories as you need to adequately report the relevant statistics for your jurisdiction. If you enter information into the 

“Other” field, please use the comments field to provide an explanation for the answer. 

In the example below, the jurisdiction does not collect separate statistics on the number of duplicate and rejected registration 

forms, but instead has only one number that represents the total number of registration forms that are either duplicated/or 

rejected. 
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SECTION A VOTER REGISTRATION

Roadmap to Section A: 

• A1, A2 and A3 ask for information about the number of registered voters in your jurisdiction and how you calculate 

those statistics. 

• A4 asks for information about registration activity on days in which it was possible for a person to both register and 

vote on the same day. 

• A5 asks for information on all registration forms for all types of registration transactions (successful and 

unsuccessful) received by your office. 

• A6 asks for the sources of all registration forms (both successful and unsuccessful). 

• A7 asks for the sources of new registrations. 

• A8 asks for the sources of duplicate registrations. 

• A9 asks for the sources of invalid or rejected registrations. 

• A10 asks for information on removal notices sent under NVRA Section 8(d) 2. 

• A11 asks for the number of voters removed from the voter registration rolls and the reason for their removal. 

A1. Enter the total number of persons in your jurisdiction who were registered and eligible to vote in the November 2008 

general election. Include all persons eligible to vote in the election including special categories of voters with extended 

deadlines (such as returning military) or any person who may have been able to register and vote on Election Day. Do not 

include any persons under the age of 18 who may be registered under a “pre-registration” program.

Total

available 

.. Data not 

A1 Comments 

 

A2. When, for other official purposes, you report the number of registered voters in your jurisdiction for the November 

2008 general election (as in A1) do you include both active and inactive voters in the count, or does your 

jurisdiction only include active voters? (Select only one) 

Jurisdiction uses both active and inactive registered voters ...................................................................

Jurisdiction only uses active registered voters .........................................................................................

Other → comments: ____________________ ........................................................................................

 

A2 Comments 

 

A3. Enter the total number of persons who were registered and eligible to vote in the November 2008 general election 

into the following categories. Do not include any persons under the age of 18 who may be registered under a “pre-registration” 

program. 

Data not 

available 

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A3a. Active ....................................................................................... ........................................... 

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A3b. Inactive .................................................................................... ...........................................

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A4. If your state’s laws allowed any voters to register and then to vote on the same day (either on or prior to Election 

Day), enter the total number of registration forms received on those days in which it was possible to both register 

for and vote in the November 2008 general election. This question includes jurisdictions in states that permit Election Day 

registration for voting for office of President, such as Connecticut and Rhode Island.

A4a. Total...... ...................................................................... Data not available 

 ...... Do not allow any voters to register and vote on the same day →skip to A5. 

Next, divide the total number of registration forms received on days in which it was possible for a person to both 

register for and vote in the November 2008 general election (as entered in A4a) into the following categories. The 

amounts should sum to the total provided in A4a. 

Data not available 

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A4b. New registrations ........................................................................................... ................. 

A4c. Changes to existing registrations (e.g., name, address, etc.) ....................... .................

A4d. Duplicate of existing registration.................................................................... .................

A4e. Invalid or rejected (other than duplicates) ..................................................... ................. 

A4f. Other → comments: ____________________ ............................................ 

A4g. Other → comments: ____________________ ............................................ 

A4h. Other → comments: ____________________ ............................................ 

TOTAL .............................................................................................................. A4a 

A4 Comments 

 
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A5. In order to evaluate the workflow of your office over the last election cycle, enter the total number of registration 

forms your jurisdiction received from all sources during the period from the close of registration for the November 

2006 general election until the close of registration for the November 2008 general election. Include here any Election 

Day or Same Day registrations, if applicable. Also include any special categories of voters who may have extended deadlines 

such as returning military personnel, if applicable. 

A5a. Total ......................................................................................... Data not 

available 

 Next, divide the total number of registration application forms received (as entered in A5a) into the following 

categories. The amounts should sum to the total provided in A5a. 

Data not available 

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A5b. New valid registrations (excluding pre-registrations of persons under 18) ... .................

A5c. New “pre” registrations of persons under age 18 ......................................... ................. 

A5d. Duplicate of existing valid registration ........................................................... .................

A5e. Invalid or rejected (other than duplicates) ..................................................... .................

A5f. Changes to name, party or within-jurisdiction address change .................... .................

A5g. Address changes that cross jurisdiction borders .......................................... .................

A5h. Other → comments: ____________________ ............................................ 

A5i. Other → comments: ____________________ ............................................ 

A5j. Other → comments: ____________________ ............................................ 

A5k. Other → comments: ____________________ ............................................ 

A5l. Other → comments: ____________________ ............................................ 

TOTAL .............................................................................................................. A5a 

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A6a thru A6o: Divide the total number of all registration forms received (as entered in A5a), into the following sources. A7a thru A7o: Divide the total number of new registration forms received (as entered in A5b), into the following sources. A8a thru A8o: Divide the total number of duplicate registration forms received (as entered in A5d), into the following sources. A9a thru A9o: Divide the total number of invalid or rejected registration forms (as entered in A5e), received into the following sourc
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 A6 Comments (total forms) 

 

A7 Comments (new forms) 

 

A8 Comments (duplicate forms) 

 

A9 Comments (invalid or rejected forms) 

 

A10. Enter the total number of removal notices sent to voters in the period between the close of registration for the 

November 2006 general election and the close of registration for the November 2008 general election, because the 

person had not voted or appeared to vote in the two previous federal elections (per NVRA Section 8 (d) (2)). 

A10a. Total ....................................................................................... Data not 

available 

Next, divide the total number of removal/confirmation notices mailed (as entered in A10a) into the following 

categories. The amounts should sum to the total provided in A10a. 

Data not available 

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A10b. Received back from voters confirming registration ................................................ .......

A10c. Received back confirming registration should be invalidated ................................ ....... 

A10d. Returned back as undeliverable............................................................................. ....... 

A10e. Status unknown (neither received confirmation nor returned undeliverable) ......... .......

A10f. Other → comments: ____________________ ..................................................... 

A10g. Other → comments: ____________________ ..................................................... 

A10h. Other → comments: ____________________ ..................................................... 

TOTAL ......................................................................................................................... A10a 

A10 Comments 

 
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A11. Enter the total number of voters removed from the voter registration rolls in your jurisdiction in the period between 

the close of registration for the November 2006 general election and the close of registration for the November 2008 

general election. Note this question asks for those now ineligible to vote, not merely those moved into an “inactive” status. 

A11a. Total .................................................................................... Data not 

available 

Next, divide the total number of voters removed (as entered in A11a) into the following categories. The amounts 

should sum to the total provided in A11a. 

Data not available 

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A11b. Moved outside jurisdiction ........................................................................... ................. 

A11c. Death........................................................................................................... .................

A11d. Disqualifying felony conviction .................................................................... ................. 

A11e. Failure to respond to notice sent and failure to vote in the two most recent 

 federal elections .......................................................................................... .................

A11f. Declared mentally incompetent .................................................................... .................

A11g. Voter requested to be removed for reasons other than felony conviction,

mental status, or moved outside jurisdiction .............................................

 

.. .................

A11h. Other → comments: ____________________ .......................................... 

A11i. Other → comments: ____________________ .......................................... 

A11j. Other → comments: ____________________ .......................................... 

A11k. Other → comments: ____________________ .......................................... 

TOTAL .............................................................................................................. A11a 

A11 Comments 

 
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SECTION B UNIFORMED & OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT (UOCAVA)

Roadmap to Section B: 

• B1 and B2 ask for information about the number and type of UOCAVA absentee ballots transmitted. 

• B3 asks for the number and type of all UOCAVA ballots returned and submitted for counting.

• B4, B5, B6, and B7 asks for information on the type of UOCAVA ballot returned by type of UOCAVA voter. 

• B8 asks for the number and type of all UOCAVA ballots counted.

• B9, B10, B11, and B12 asks for information on the type of UOCAVA ballot counted by type of UOCAVA voter. 

• B13 asks for the number and type of all UOCAVA ballots rejected.

• B14 asks for the information on reasons why UOCAVA ballots were rejected. 

• B15, B16, B17, and B18 asks for information on the type of UOCAVA ballot rejected by type of UOCAVA voter. 

• B19 asks for information on how ballots were transmitted to UOCAVA voters. 

• B20 asks for information on the status of ballots automatically transmitted to UOCAVA voters. 

B1. Enter the total number of absentee ballots transmitted to UOCAVA voters for the November 2008 general election. 

B1a. Total...................................................................................... Data not 

available 

Next, divide the total number of absentee ballots transmitted to UOCAVA voters (as entered in B1a) into the 

following categories. The amounts should sum to the total provided in B1a. 

Data not available 

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B1b. Uniformed services voters – domestic or foreign .......................................... ................. 

B1c. Non-military/civilian overseas voters ............................................................. .................

B1d. Other → comments: ____________________ ............................................ 

B1e. Other → comments: __ 

TOTAL ...............

 

__________________ ............................................ 

............................................................................................... B1a 

B1 Comments 

 
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B2. Of the UOCAVA absentee ballots transmitted (as entered in B1a) how many were: 

 

Data not available 

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B2a. Returned by voter and submitted for counting (include both those that 

were counted and those that were rejected) ................................................. ................. 

B2b. Returned as undeliverable ........................................................................... .................

B2c. Spoiled or replaced ballots ............................................................................ ................. 

B2d. Status unknown (neither returned undeliverable nor returned from voter) ... ................. 

B1e. Other → comments: ____________________ ............................................ 

B2f. Other → comments: ____________________ ............................................ 

B1g. Other → comments: ____________________ ............................................ 

TOTAL .............................................................................................................. B1a 

B2 Comments 

 

B3. Enter the total number of all UOCAVA ballots (including regular UOCAVA absentee ballots and FWAB) returned by 

UOCAVA voters and submitted for counting for the November 2008 general election. Please include both those ballots 

that were later counted and those that were rejected. Do not include ballots that were returned undeliverable.

Total .............................................................................................. Data not 

available 

B3 Comments 

 
B4a thru B4c. Divide the total number of UOCAVA ballots returned by UOCAVA voters and submitted for counting (as entered 

UOCAVA voter below. 

Next, for each type of UOCAVA voter, enter the number of: • B5a thru B5c: Regular UOCAVA absentee ballots returned and submitted for counting. • B6a thru B6c: Federal Write-in Absentee Ballots (FWAB) returned and submitted for counting. • B7a thru B7c: Other type of ballots returned and submitted for counting. 

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B8. Enter the total number of all UOCAVA ballots (including regular UOCAVA absentee ballots and FWAB) counted in the Novembe

Total .................................................................................................. ...... Data not available 

B8 Comments 

B9a thru B9c. Divide the total number of UOCAVA ballots counted (as entered in B8) into each category of UOCAVA voter below. 

Next, for each type of UOCAVA voter, enter the number of: 

• B10a thru B10c: Regular UOCAVA absentee ballots counted. • B11a thru B11c: Federal Write-in Absentee Ballots (FWAB) counted• B12a thru B12c: Other type of ballots counted. 

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B9 Comments B10 Comments B11 Comments B12 Comments B13. Enter the total number of UOCAVA ballots (including regular UOCAV absentee ballots and FWAB) rejected in the November 2

Total .................................................................................................. ...... Data not available 

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B14. Please divide the total number of all UOCAVA ballots rejected (as entered in B13a) into the following categories indicating the 

ballots were rejected. The amounts should sum to the total provided in B13a. 

Data not available 

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B14a. Ballot not received on time/missed deadline. ............................................... .................. 

B14b. Problem with voter signature ....................................................................... .................. 

B14c. Ballot lacked a postmark .............................................................................. ..................

B14d. Other → comments: ________________________________ ................... 

B14e. Other → comments: ________________________________ ................... B14f. Other → comments: ________________________________ ...................TOTAL .................................................................................................................... B13a

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B15a thru B15c. Divide the total number of UOCAVA ballots rejected (as entered in B13a), into each category of UOCAVA voter belo

Next, for each type of UOCAVA voter, enter the number of: 

• B16a thru B16c: Regular UOCAVA absentee ballots rejected. • B17a thru B17c: Federal Write-in Absentee Ballots (FWAB) rejected.• B18a thru B18c: Other type of ballots rejected. 

B15 Comments B16 Comments 
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B17 Comments 

 

B18 Comments 

 

B19. Returning back to UOCAVA ballots transmitted, divide the total number UOCAVA ballots that were transmitted

for the November 2008 general election (as entered in B1a) into the following categories. The amounts should sum 

to the total provided in B1a. 

Data not available 

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B19a. In response to a one-time request by the voter for the November 2008 

general election .................................................................................................. ........... 

B19b. As part of the two-election cycle of automatic requests ..................................... ........... 

B19c. Other → comments: _______________ .......................................................... 

TOTAL ...................................................................................................................... B1a 

B19 Comments 

 

B20. Of the UOCAVA ballots automatically

 

Data not available 

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 transmitted (as entered in B19b), how many were: 

B20a. Returned by voter and submitted for counting ............................................. .................. 

B20b. Returned as undeliverable .......................................................................... .................. 

B20c. Spoiled or replaced ballots ........................................................................... .................. 

B20d. Status unknown (neither returned undeliverable nor returned from voter) .. .................. 

B20e. Other → comments: ____________________ ........................................... 

B20f. Other → comments: . 

B20g. Other → comments: .. 

TOTAL.. .... B19b 

 ____________________ ..........................................

____________________ .........................................

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B20 Comments 

 
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SECTION C Domestic Civilian Absentee Ballots

Roadmap to Section C. 

• C1 asks for information about absentee ballots transmitted and the status of the transmitted ballots.

• C2 and C3 ask for information on any voters who may be registered as permanent absentee voters.

• C4 asks for information the status of absentee ballots returned and submitted for counting. 

• C5 asks for the information on reasons why absentee ballots were rejected.

C1. Enter the total number of domestic civilian absentee ballots transmitted to voters for the November 2008 general 

election. Do not include absentee ballots transmitted to UOCAVA voters 

C1a. Total ..................................................................................... Data not 

available 

Data not available 

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Next, divide the total number of absentee ballots transmitted to voters (as entered in C1a) into the following 

categories. The amounts should sum to the total provided in C1a. 

C1b. Returned by voters and submitted for counting (include both those that 

were later counted and those that were rejected) .................................................. .................. 

C1c. Returned as undeliverable ............................................................................ .................. 

C1d. Spoiled or replaced ballots ............................................................................ ..................

C1e. Status unknown (neither returned undeliverable nor returned from voter) .... .................. 

C1f. Other → comments: ____________________ ............................................. 

C1g. Other → comments: ____________________ ............................................. 

C1h. Other → comments: ____________________ ............................................

 

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TOTAL ............................................................................................................... C1a 

C1 Comments 

 

 

C2. Does your jurisdiction have a permanent absentee voter registration list in which voters may apply to receive an 

absentee (or mail) ballot for subsequent elections without further application? Do not include UOCAVA voters. 

 ........ Yes → Continue to question C3. 

 ........ No → Skip to question C4. 

C2 Comments 

 
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C3. Of the total number of domestic civilian absentee ballots transmitted (as entered in C1) how many ballots were 

sent to voters in your jurisdiction because they appear on a permanent absentee (or mail) ballot voter 

registration list? 

Total .............................................................................................. Data not 

available 

C3 Comments 

 

C4. Of the total number of absentee ballots returned by voters and submitted for counting (as entered in C1b) how 

many ballots were: 

Data not available 

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C4a. Counted in the November 2008 general election ......................................... .................

 ..................

. . 

C4b. Rejected in the November 2008 general election .......................................... 

C4c. Other → comments: ____________________ ............................................. 

C4d. Other → comments: ____________________ ............................................. 

TOTAL ............................................................................................................... C1b 

C4 Comments 

 
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C5. Please divide the total number of domestic civilian absentee ballots rejected (as entered in C4b) into the following 

categories indicating the reason why the absentee ballots were rejected. The amounts should sum to the total 

provided in C4b. 

Data not available 

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C5a. Ballot not received on time/missed deadline. ................................................. .................

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C5b. No voter signature .......................................................................................... .

C5c. No witness signature ...................................................................................... . 

C5d. Non-matching signature ................................................................................. .

C5e. No election official’s signature on ballot ......................................................... ..................

C5f. Ballot returned in an unofficial envelope ......................................................... ..................

C5g. Ballot missing from envelope ......................................................................... ..................

C5h. Envelope not sealed ....................................................................................... ..................

C5i. No resident address on envelope ................................................................... ..................

C5j. Multiple ballots returned in one envelope. ....................................................... ..................

C5k. Voter deceased. ............................................................................................. ..................

C5l. Voter already voted in person ......................................................................... ..................

C5m. First-time voter without proper identification ................................................. ..................

C5n. No ballot application on record ...................................................................... ..................

C5o. Other → comments: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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C5p. Other → comments: ... 

C5q. Other → comments: .... 

C5r. Other → comments: . 

C5s. Other → comments: .. 

C5t. Other → comments: .. 

C5u. Other → comments: .. 

C5v. Other → comments: .. 

TOTAL ... C4b 

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C5 Comments

 
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SECTION D Election Administration

D2g. Other → comments: 

• D1 asks for the information on the number of precincts in your jurisdiction 

• D2 asks for the information on the number and type of polling places in your jurisdiction 

• D3, D4, and D5 ask for the information poll workers utilized in the November 2008 general election. 

D1. Enter the total number of precincts in your jurisdictions for the November 2008 general election. 

Total .............................................................................................. Data not 

available 

D1 Comments 

 

D2. Enter the total number of physical polling places in your jurisdiction for the November 2008 general election. 

Please include physical polling places in operation on Election Day and physical polling places in operation before 

Election Day (such as early vote centers). 

D2a. Total ..................................................................................... Data not 

available 

Next, divide the total physical polling places in your jurisdiction (as entered in D2a) into the following categories. 

The amounts should sum to the total provided in D2a. If you do not include election offices in your count of polling places, 

enter 0. 

Data not available 

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Election Day voting

D2b. Physical polling places other than election offices . . . .. 

D2c. Election offices .............. .... ..

D2d. Other → comments: ........ 

......

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Early voting

D2e. Physical polling places other than election offices .. . 

D2f. Election offices . ...... ... .. 

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 TOTAL ..... ... D2a 

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D3. Enter the total number of poll workers used in your jurisdiction for the November 2008 general election. 

• Poll workers may include election judges, booth workers, wardens, commissioners, or other similar terms that refer to 

persons who verify the identity of a voter; assist the voter with signing the register, affidavits or other documents 

required to cast a ballot; assist the voter by providing the voter with a ballot or setting up the voting machine for the 

voter; and serving other functions as dictated by state law. 

• Include all people recruited specifically for the purposes of working at physical polling places in operation on and/or 

before Election Day, but, do not include observers stationed at the polling places or regular office staff. 

Total .............................................................................................. Data not 

available

D3 Comments 

 

D4. If your jurisdiction has data on the ages of its poll workers (for example, from voter registration records, payroll 

records or from poll worker applications), enter the total number of poll workers in each age category. 

 D4a. Under 18 years old ......................................................................................... 

D4b. 18 to 25 ......................................................................................................... 

D4c. 26 to 40 .. .................. 

D4d. 41 to 60 .......................................................................................................... 

D4e. 61 to 70 .......................................................................................................... 

D4f. 71 years old and over ...................................................................................... 

.................................................................................................................................. Data not available 

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D4 Comments 

 

D5. How difficult or easy was it for your jurisdiction to obtain a sufficient number of poll workers for the November 

2008 general election? 

 ....... Very difficult

 ....... Somewhat difficult 

...... 

....

Neither difficult nor easy 

 . .. Somewhat easy 

 ....... Very easy 

 ....... Not enough information to answer 

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SECTION E Provisional Ballots

• E1 and E2 asks for the information on the number and status of provisional ballots submitted. 

• E3 asks for the information on reasons why provisional ballots were rejected.

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E1. Enter the total number of voters who submitted provisional ballots in the November 2008 general election. 

Total .. .......................................................................... Data not 

available 

E1 Comments 

 

E2. Next, divide the total number of voters who submitted provisional ballots in the November 2008 general election 

(as entered in E1) into the following categories. 

Data not available 

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E2a. Counted the full ballot .................................................................................... . 

E2b. Counted part of the ballot ............................................................................... . 

E2c. Rejected ballot ............................................................................................... . 

E2d. Other → comments: ____________________ ............................................. 

E2e. Other → comments: ____________________ ............................................. 

TOTAL ............................................................................................................... E1a 

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E3. Please divide the total number of provisional ballots rejected (as entered in E2c) into the following categories 

indicating the reason why the provision ballots were rejected. The amounts should sum to the total provided in E2c. 

Data not available 

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E3a. Voter not registered in the state ... .

E3b. Voter registered in state but attempted to vote in the wrong jurisdiction ....... .

E3c. Voter registered in state but attempted to vote in the wrong precinct ... .... ..... . 

E3d. Failure to provide sufficient identification ....................................................... .

E3e. Envelop and/or ballot was incomplete and/or illegible........................... ........ . .

E3f. Ballot missing from envelope .......................................................................... .

E3g. No signature ................................................................................................... .

E3h. Non-matching signature ...........................................................................

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...... .

E3i. Voter already voted . ... . .

E3j. Other → comments: ... 

E3k. Other → comments: ____ 

E3l. Other → comments: 

E3m. Other → comments: ___ 

E3n. Other → comments: . 

E3o. Other → comments: _________ 

E3p. Other → comments: ________________________________ ... . 

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____________________________ ...................

_____________________________ ...................

_____________________________ .............. .....

_____________________________ ..................

_______________________ ..............

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TOTAL .................................................................................................................... E2c 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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SECTION F Election Day Activities

• F1 and F2 ask for turnout figures for the November 2008 general election and the source used to arrive at this 

number. 

• F3 asks for the number of first time voters who registered to vote by mail and, under HAVA 303(b), were subject to 

provide identification. 

• F4 asks for information on electronic poll books or electronic lists of voters that may have been used. 

• F5 and F6 ask for information on printed poll books or printed lists of voters that may have been used. 

• F7 asks for the type of primary voting equipment used. 

• F8 solicits any additional comments jurisdictions may wish to share regarding their Election Day experiences 

F1. Enter the total number of people in your jurisdiction who participated in the November 2008 general election. 

Include all type of voters (civilian and military) by all types of ballots. Include rejected provisional ballots only if your 

jurisdiction credits the person’s vote history even though the provisional ballot was rejected. 

F1a. Total ...................................................................................... Data not 

Data not available 

▼

available 

Next, divide the total number people who participated in the November 2008 general election (as entered in F1a) into 

the following categories. The amounts should sum to the total provided in F1a. 

F1b. Voted at a physical polling place on Election Day (not including provisional ballots 

or absentee ballots dropped off at the polls). .......................................................... . 

F1c. UOCAVA voters who voted via absentee or FWAB (as in B2) . ... . 

 F1d. Voted using a domestic civilian absentee ballot (as in D7c) ....... . . 

F1e. Voted using a provisional ballot (as in E2) ... . 

...................

..................

..................................................

 F1f. Voted at an early vote center .......................................................................... . 

F1g. Other → comments: ___________ .... 

: ___________

___________

..........................

_________ .........................................

F1h. Other → comments _________ ............................................. 

F1i. Other → comments: _________ ............................................. 

TOTAL ...................... ............................................................... F1a 

F1 Comments 

 
F2. Indicate the source used to arrive at the total number of voters entered in F1a. (Select only one source.) 

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 ....... Number of voters checked off by poll workers or who signed poll books at physical poling places plus the number 

of UOCAVA and other absentee or early voters. 

 ....... Number of ballots counted at precincts and/or at a central location (including UOCAVA and other absentee or 

early vote ballots) 

 ....... Number of voters generated after "vote history" has been added. 

 ....... Number of votes cast for the highest office on the ballot. 

 ....... Other:→ comments: ________________________________ 

F2 Comments 

 

F3. Enter the number of voters in your jurisdiction who were first time voters in the state and who registered to vote 

by mail, and therefore, under HAVA 303(b), were required to provide identification in order to vote and/or have 

their ballot counted in the November 2008 general election. 

Total .............................................................................................. Data not 

available 

 .................. Not applicable

F3 Comments 

 

F4. Were electronic poll books or electronic lists of voters used at the polling place for the November 2008 general 

election in your jurisdiction to (select either Yes or No for each item): 

 Yes No

a. Sign voters in ......................................................................... 

b. Update voter history .............................................................. 

c. Look up polling places ........................................................... 

d. Other → comments: _____________________________ .. 

e. Information unavailable ......................................................... 

 

F4 Comments 

 

F5. Did your jurisdiction use printed lists of registered voters at the polls in the November 2008 Federal general 

election? 

Yes ............................................. → Continue to F6 

No ... ........................................... → Skip to F7 

Information unavailable............... → Skip to F7 
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F5 Comments 

 

F6. Did your state print and ship the printed poll books to your local jurisdiction or did your jurisdiction arrange for 

the printing of the poll books? (Select only one.) 

State printed poll books and shipped to jurisdiction ..................................... 

Jurisdiction arranged for printing of poll books ............................................. 

Combination of printing by the state and local jurisdiction ........................... 

Information unavailable ................................................................................. 

F6 Comments

 
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 Not 

Not 

Available

F7. Enter information on the number and type of voting equipment used for the 2008 November general election. Then, for each typ

please identify how the machines were used in the voting process and where the ballots from that machine type were tallied. Dthat were not actually used.

Type of Equipment 

F7a. Direct Recording Electronic (DRE) (Not Equipped with VVPAT)

Number

used 

Not 

Available

Make 

Available

Not

Available

Model

Not 

Available

 Not 

Available

Version

Not 

Available

 Not 

Available

Vendor

Not 

Available

Not 

Available

Machine use (select all that apply)

 In-Precinct regular ballot voting 

Special Device accessible to disabled voProvisional Ballot voting Early Vote Site voting 

 Not Available  In-Precinct regular ballot voting  Special Device accessible to disabled vo Provisional Ballot voting Early Vote Site voting  Not Available 

F7b. Direct Recording Electronic (DRE) (Equipped with VVPAT) 
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 Not 

Available

 Not 

Available

 Not 

Available

 Not 

Available

 Not 

Available

 In-Precinct regular ballot voting 

 Special Device accessible to disabled vo Provisional Ballot voting  Early Vote Site voting  Not Available 

______ ______ 

 Not 

Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available

 In-Precinct regular ballot voting 

 Special Device accessible to disabled vo Provisional Ballot voting  Early Vote Site voting  Absentee  Not Available 

Type of Equipment 

F7c. Electronic system 

that prints voter choices on an optical scan ballot (hybrid of a DRE and optical scan system) 

Number

used Make Model Version Vendor Machine use (select all that apply) 

F7d. Optical/Digital Scan

Number of counters: Number of booths: 
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Type of Equipment 

F7e. Punch Card

Number 

used 

Number of counters: ______ ______ 

Not 

Available

Number of booths: 

Make  Not 

Available

Model 

 Not 

Available

Version

 Not 

Available

Vendor

 Not 

Available

Machine use 

(select all that apply)

 In-Precinct regular ballot voting  Special Device accessible to disabled vo Provisional Ballot voting  Early Vote Site voting  Absentee  Not Available 

F7f. Lever

 Not 

Available

 Not 

Available

 Not 

Available

 Not 

Available

 Not 

Available

 In-Precinct regular ballot voting  Special Device accessible to disabled vo Early Vote Site voting  Not Available 
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Type of Equipment

F7g. Hand Counted Paper Ballots (not optical scan system)

Number 

used 

Number of 

booths: 

Make Model Version Vendor

Machine use 

(select all that apply)

______ 

 Not 

Available

In-Precinct regular ballot voting Special Device accessible to disabled vo

 Provisional Ballot voting 

 Early Vote Site voting 

Absentee Not Available 

F7h. Other

 Not 

Available

 Not 

Available

 Not 

Available

 Not 

Available

 Not 

Available

 In-Precinct regular ballot voting  Special Device accessible to disabled vo Provisional Ballot voting  Early Vote Site voting  Absentee  Not Available 
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Not 

Available

 Not 

Available

 Not 

Available

Type of Equipment

F7i. Other

Number

used Make Model Version Vendor

 Not 

Available

 Not 

Available

Machine use 

(select all that apply)

 In-Precinct regular ballot voting  Special Device accessible to disabled vo Provisional Ballot voting  Early Vote Site voting  Absentee  Not Available 

F8. The U.S. Election Assistance Commission welcomes any general comments the jurisdiction may wish to share regarding its Ele

problems with machines, recounts, staffing, challenges to eligibility, long lines, etc.), or note worthy success in administering 

election. Please feel free to attach additional pages as necessary.
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THANK YOU FOR RESPONDING TO THIS SURVEY 

* This information collection is required for the EAC to meet its statutory requirements under the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) of 2002 National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) (42 U.S.C. 1973gg-1 et seq.), and the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voters Act (UORespondent’s obligation to reply to this information collection is mandatory as required under NVRA (42 U.S.C. 1973gg-1 et seq.) and UOrespondents include the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Territories. This information will be made publicly available on t(www.eac.gov). According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is OMB Control 3/31/09). The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 88 hours per state response. This estimate includ

instructions, gathering information, and completing the form. Comments regarding this burden estimate should be sent the U.S. Election AsElection Administration and Voting Survey, 1225 New York Avenue, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20005. 
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Section B

 

U.S. ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION 

2008 Election Administration & Voting Survey 

Statutory Overview

In order to better understand state laws governing federal elections, the U.S. 

Election Assistance Commission, as part of its biennial Election Administration and 

Voting Survey, is collecting information on state election laws and procedures. 

These answers will help us to better understand the quantitative data relating to the 

2008 general election that we are collecting from all U.S. states and territories. 

We understand that responding to this Statutory Overview may require significant 

staff time on the part of your office. Please be assured that we have attempted to 

minimize the burden, and we appreciate your cooperation in this very important 

project. 
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DIRECTIONS AND EXAMPLE 

Please provide your state’s legal citation for the responses to these questions (where 

applicable). 

Please answer each question to the best of your ability. If terms are ambiguous or 

not relevant, please explain why. If a question is not applicable to your state, please 

explain why. If a definition or term lacks legal standing but is widely understood in 

practice, please explain. If election procedures vary at the local level within your 

state, please explain to the best of your ability. 

If state laws are currently enjoined or otherwise blocked from enforcement by a 

state or federal court, please specify. 

Please put your responses between the red, bracketed text lines. This will help us 

extract your answers into our central database. 

Example: 

A1. How does your state define the following terms related to votes and ballots? Please 

provide your state’s legal citation defining these terms, where applicable.

a. Over-vote 

[Begin definition (a) below this line.] 

Your answer goes here. You may enter the text directly, or cut and paste from 

another word processing program. 

[End definition (a) above this line.]