ADP Database Students Registered Absentee Ballots Variety of Programs
Past studies Mixed Results
A stratified sample 200 surveys went out randomly within the stratified control group, as well as another 200 surveys to random ADP registered students Absentee Ballot Students
Approximately 1/4 th of the surveys were returned. 88 percent of students were registered at the time of the survey. Motor voter program Registered at UCM
Actually Voting? Number of UCM students who voted The survey also showed areas of needed improvement.
Absentee Ballots Percent that turned it in Number of students who actually had absentee ballot notarized
Did students feel more inclined to vote? What percentage of students felt they learned something? Finally, ninety-six percent of students who attended the ADP programs felt the information was presented fairly.
62% percent of students received their news about the 2008 election on television 28% percent on the internet 0% from twitter 10% from other sources including friends, radio, and newspaper
Relationships Students who were assisted by ADP in receiving an absentee ballot were more likely to complete the absentee ballot process
Self-Reporting Time delay Failure of the survey to be manipulated so that it included a third category of students who simply requested absentee ballots.