The vast majority say political participation matters
Core finding
A large majority of Americans place value on political participation, with 86% calling it at least somewhat important in a Verasight survey conducted Oct. 1-11, 2024.
That figure includes 34% who say it is very important, 27% who call it important, and 26% who say it is somewhat important. Just 7% say it is not important, and another 7% are not sure.
Topline scale
The vast majority say political participation matters.
How do you feel about how important it is to participate politically?
n = 1,000 · Oct 1–11, 2024 · MoE ±3.4%
Methodology
Full 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 | Oct 1–11, 2024 |
| Base (unweighted) | 1,000 |
| Margin of error | ±3.4% |
| Module | pol |
| Sponsor | Verasight |
| Weight variable | weight |
| Weighting targets | age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status |
Sources
- verasight-apsa-2024.tiiny.co
How do you feel about how important it is to participate politically?
Cite this question
Verasight APSA Omnibus Survey #2024-103, fielded October 1-11, 2024, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.4%.