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One in four contacted an elected official in the past year

Sep 25–30, 2026 · n = 1,000 · MoE ±3.5%Source report ↗

Core finding

Verasight surveyed 1,000 U.S. adults from September 25 to 30, 2026. In the past 12 months, 26.3% of Americans contacted an elected official, 14.3% went to a political meeting or protest and 8.5% volunteered for a campaign or organized a political event.

Everyday activities are far more common: 66.6% went to a bar, cafe, game, movie, library or other public place, and 65.6% talked with neighbors. Some 33.5% attended a religious service and 28.5% took part in a club or volunteer activity. Respondents could name several activities.

Selected responses

One in four contacted an elected official in the past year.

Please check all that apply

Gone to the bar, cafe, sports game, movies, library, or another community space
66.6%
Talked to your neighbors, such as while on a walk with your kids, dogs, or at a community event
65.6%
Attended church, synagogue, temple, or another religious organization
33.5%
Participated in a club or volunteer activity (e.g., PTA, garden club, sports teams, union, or another group)
28.5%
Contacted an elected official in writing, in person, social media, or another means
26.3%
Attended a political meeting or protest
14.3%
None of the above
13.1%
Volunteer with an election campaign or organize a political meeting, gathering, or initiative
8.5%

n = 1,000 · Sep 25–30, 2026 · MoE ±3.5%

Respondents could select more than one option, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Source report · APSA Omnibus Survey #2026-153 ↗

Methodology

Full methodology →
ModeVerasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
PopulationUS adults age 18+
Field datesSep 25–30, 2026
Base (unweighted)1,000
Margin of error±3.5%
ModuleDemocracy, Politics, & Participation
SponsorVerasight
Weight variableweight
Weighting targetsage, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

Sources

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    reports.verasight.io/r/2026-153-apsa-omnibus-report

Cite this question

APSA Omnibus Survey #2026-153, fielded September 25-30, 2026, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.5%.

https://reports.verasight.io/r/2026-153-apsa-omnibus-report#q-3