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

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## Reading

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.

## Topline

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

Respondents could select more than one option, so shares may sum to more than 100%.

- 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%

## Methodology

- Mode: Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
- Population: US adults age 18+
- Field dates: 2026-09-25 → 2026-09-30
- Base (unweighted): 1,000
- Margin of error: +/- 3.5%
- Module: Democracy, Politics, & Participation
- Sponsor: Verasight
- Weight variable: weight
- Weighting targets: age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

## Source

- Canonical question URL: [https://reports.verasight.io/r/2026-153-apsa-omnibus-report#q-3](https://reports.verasight.io/r/2026-153-apsa-omnibus-report#q-3)

## Citation

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

Canonical question URL: [https://reports.verasight.io/r/2026-153-apsa-omnibus-report#q-3](https://reports.verasight.io/r/2026-153-apsa-omnibus-report#q-3)