Comm-Link:Stoddard Research Center - 2946 JALAN ELECTION POLL - April 2946

Dear Citizen of Jalan,

Our deepest thanks for agreeing to participate in this important poll regarding the upcoming election on the 3rd of May SET. By taking a few minutes to complete the following questionnaire, you will not only be helping all of us at the Stoddard Research Center gain a more complete understanding of how Elysium IV is changing demographically, economically and politically, you will also be ensuring that your voice is heard.

We are a nonprofit and nonpartisan research group whose mission is to generate a foundation of data that enriches the public dialogue and supports sound decision-making not only in Elysium, but Empire-wide. To ensure that the information we generate is of the greatest value to policymakers and other Citizens, the Center is committed to conducting research in a manner that is impartial, open-minded and meets the highest standards of methodological integrity.

To this end, we encourage you to read each question thoroughly and consider each answer carefully. There are no right or wrong responses, but it is important that your opinions are accurately and truthfully reported.

This poll is intended for the Citizens of Jalan only. If you have received this poll in error, please disregard.

Please make sure to read all answer options fully before selecting a choice.

SRC: JALAN CITIZEN 2946 ELECTION OPINION POLL

1) To which political party do you feel your ideals most closely align?

A) Universal.

B) Centralist.

C) Transitionalist.

D) Other.

2) Were you able to vote in the last Senatorial election?

A) I voted in the last Senatorial election.

B) I was unable to vote due to circumstances.

3) How would you rate Senator Atsuki Evan’s performance during his time in office?

A) Senator Evan did an excellent job.

B) Senator Evan did a respectable job.

C) Senator Evan was ineffectual.

D) Senator Evan performed poorly.

E) Not sure.

4) Do you approve or disapprove of the job that Imperator Costigan is doing?

A) Approve.

B) Disapprove.

C) Not Sure.

5) What do you feel is the biggest problem facing Jalan today?

A) Economy.

B) Environment.

C) Social issues.

D) Security.

E) Crime.

F) Other.

6) Which of these best describes your opinion on the Jalan economy?

A) The economy is strong.

B) The economy could be better.

C) The economy is weak.

D) Not sure.

7) How would you rate your own financial situation?

A) Excellent shape.

B) Good shape.

C) Fair shape.

D) Poor shape.

E) Not sure.

8) Which of these best describes your opinion on how safe Jalan is?

A) Jalan is very safe.

B) Jalan is safe, but could be safer.

C) Jalan is not safe at all.

D) sure.

9) How much do you think the Vanduul War effort affects your life personally?

A) The war effort affects me considerably.

B) The war effort affects me some.

C) The war effort does not affect me at all.

D) Not sure.

10) What role should Jalan take in the Vanduul War efforts?

A) Jalan should take a very large part in the Vanduul War.

B) Jalan should contribute modestly to the Vanduul War.

C) Jalan should have minimal involvement with the Vanduul War.

11) How would you rate the current status of the environment on Jalan?

A) Clean.

B) Average.

C) Polluted.

D) Not sure.

12) How important is it for the environment of Jalan to be protected?

A) Very important.

B) Somewhat important.

C) Not important at all.

D) Not sure.

13) How should mining rights on Jalan be adjusted, if at all?

A) Mining rights should be expanded and more territory included.

B) Mining rights should stay the same.

C) Mining rights should be limited and more territory made off limits.

D) Not sure.

14) How do you feel about land reserved for the preservation of Tevarin ruins being used for mining development?

A) The ruins must be protected at all cost and should not be used for mining development.

B) Only some of the ruins should be protected, while others used for mining development.

C) The ruins should not be protected and all of them used for mining development.

D) Not sure.

15) Which of the following qualities is it most important for a candidate to have?

A) Relatability.

B) Diplomacy.

C) Decisiveness.

D) Experience.

E) Intelligence.

F) Not Sure.

16) If you had to vote today, which senatorial candidate would you be most likely to vote for?

A) Suj Kossi.

B) Sakae Marigold.

C) Gabrielle Gracián.

D) No one.

17) How satisfied are you with the candidates that are currently participating in this campaign?

A) Satisfied.

B) Dissatisfied.

C) Not sure.

18) How much thought have you given to the upcoming election?

A) Quite a lot of thought.

B) Some thought.

C) Little thought.

D) No thought.

E) Not sure.

19) How closely have you been following news about candidates for the 2946 Jalan Senatorial Election?

A) Very closely.

B) Fairly closely.

C) Not too closely.

D) Not at all closely.

E) Not sure.

20) How certain are you that you will vote?

A) Absolutely certain.

B) Fairly certain.

C) Not certain.

21) Are you satisfied with your life on Jalan currently?

A) Satisfied.

B) Dissatisfied.

C) Not sure.