Oregon Elections Survey Overview October 2020: Insights and Trends
Survey results from the Early Voting Information Center and Northwest Policy Priorities Project reveal that Oregonians retain confidence in their election system despite political discourse. The survey highlights attitudes towards vote-by-mail, election integrity, and the impact of COVID-19. Findings show preferences for drop boxes and mail-in voting, along with concerns about the state's direction. Overall, respondents show optimism towards Oregon's election processes but skepticism towards the state's trajectory.
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The Early Voting Information Center Summary of Polling Results Early Voting Information Center / Northwest Policy Priorities Project Elections Poll October 2020 Primary Election Survey of Registered Voters in Oregon Dr. Paul Gronke and Mr. Canyon Foot October 19, 2020 EVIC/NWPP May 2020 Oregon Primary Survey
SURVEY OVERVIEW EVIC/NWPP May 2020 Oregon Primary Survey
Survey Overview The EVIC / Northwest Policy Priorities Survey was administered from October 6-12, 2020, and is intended to understand information levels and attitudes about the Oregon election system. The survey was developed in partnership with and supported by the Oregon Secretary of State s Division of Elections. This is the second of four polls that will be conducted in 2020 to track how opinions in the state about election integrity and resilience in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and a historical presidential election. EVIC/NWPP May 2020 Oregon Primary Survey
Survey Overview Takeaways: Confidence in Oregon s election system remains as high as it did in May, despite heightened partisan discourse surrounding vote-by-mail. Oregonians resisted misleading rhetoric about VBM; Republicans, Democrats, and Independents were more likely (than in May) to say that expanding Oregon s vote- by-mail system to other states would not increase voter fraud. Oregon s VBM system is resilient. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt life and the economy, but Oregonians are not concerned about their ability to vote. Some confusion persists about what is allowed and what is not under our election system. EVIC/NWPP May 2020 Oregon Primary Survey
Survey Overview Takeaways: On the whole, survey respondents told us they prefer drop boxes because they view them as more secure and more reliable. Those who vote by mail overwhelming cite convenience as their reason for doing so. Respondents see less risk of fraud or manipulation in Oregon s elections than the nation as a whole Oregonians have become more pessimistic about the direction of the state, with a majority now reporting that Oregon is headed in the wrong direction, a complete reversal of the situation in May. EVIC/NWPP May 2020 Oregon Primary Survey
Overall Views of Oregon EVIC/NWPP May 2020 Oregon Primary Survey
On the whole, Oregonians have become more pessimistic about the state: Independents EVIC/NWPP May 2020 Oregon Primary Survey
COVID-19 concerns remain high--rising substantially since May The proportion of Oregonians who are very worried about the spread of COVID-19 increased from 25% in May to 30% in October EVIC/NWPP May 2020 Oregon Primary Survey
COVID-19, financial concerns remain common among Oregonians, particularly the youngest However, younger Oregonians (18-30) were the only group that became less worried about COVID- 19 since May EVIC/NWPP May 2020 Oregon Primary Survey
Overall Views of Oregons Election System EVIC/NWPP May 2020 Oregon Primary Survey
Oregonians are most confident in Oregons elections, have concerns about other vote-by-mail states Despite high confidence in Oregon s vote count, nearly twice as many Oregonians report they are not at all confident in vote counts from other VBM states as non-VBM states EVIC/NWPP May 2020 Oregon Primary Survey
Oregonians overwhelmingly report no concerns about voting due to COVID-19 A large majority (69%) reported that the COVID- 19 pandemic did not cause them to worry at all about voting EVIC/NWPP May 2020 Oregon Primary Survey
Oregonians Resist Misleading Rhetoric about Vote by Mail and Fraud Despite rhetoric from President Trump, Democrats, Independents, and Republicans are more likely to report that implementing VBM in other states is unlikely to increase fraud than they were in May EVIC/NWPP May 2020 Oregon Primary Survey
LIttle impact shown from the United States Postal Service mailer about VBM Among those who did remember receiving information, a majority (53%) found the information helpful EVIC/NWPP May 2020 Oregon Primary Survey
Convenience is the driving factor behind preference for returning the ballot by mail EVIC/NWPP May 2020 Oregon Primary Survey
Security is the driving factor for .. For voters who drop ballots off, security is highly cited EVIC/NWPP May 2020 Oregon Primary Survey
Substantial concerns about voter fraud, though far less in Oregon s system than nationally Oregon voters are much more confident that election officials in Oregon won t tamper with ballots Voter impersonation and non-citizen voting are top concerns in Oregon and the US EVIC/NWPP May 2020 Oregon Primary Survey
When it comes to the details of voting in Oregon, many voters are unsure or incorrect Only 16% of Oregonians know that the Voter s Pamphlet is not fact checked 40% incorrectly believe that a ballot postmarked on election day is counted EVIC/NWPP May 2020 Oregon Primary Survey
