Results: Who ya gonna call … ?
Published on 03/27/2025
My friends, this poll is party-neutral. Kindly keep it that way. Thanks so much!
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1.
1.
Have you ever contacted one or more elected officials who directly represent your specific area? No, never. I've never had a need to do so.
40%
885 votes
No, never. I do not believe that doing so would make any difference.
16%
352 votes
Maybe once or a few times, but nothing came from my efforts.
14%
299 votes
Maybe once or a few times, and it might have resulted in some degree of satisfaction, but not completely.
10%
209 votes
Maybe once or a few times, and I always felt that my issue was fully addressed, to my satisfaction.
9%
191 votes
Yes. Many times/frequently (for better or for worse.) The staff and I are practically on a first-name basis by now.
9%
196 votes
Other (please specify)
3%
68 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2.41% | 53 | |
| na | 0.14% | 3 |
| ... | 0.05% | 1 |
| signed a few petitions... | 0.05% | 1 |
| Why bother they are all liars and the ones in power now are really stupid | 0.05% | 1 |
| I am politically neutral. | 0.05% | 1 |
| N/A | 0.05% | 1 |
| Yes, DeWine and I are friendly (?) enemies | 0.05% | 1 |
| I'm thinking about calling | 0.05% | 1 |
| Hillary and state reps were useless; Kerry stepped up and got life-saving airlift for neighbor's dad after my calls. | 0.05% | 1 |
| Huh ? | 0.05% | 1 |
| Regulary email by state representatives regarding issues. Usually recieve a repy form email, with no significant results. | 0.05% | 1 |
| Just plain old no | 0.05% | 1 |
| Yes but not to my liking | 0.05% | 1 |
2.
2.
Have you ever contacted an elected official who does NOT directly represent your specific area? No, never. I've never had a need to do so and/or don't see the point in making the effort.
62%
1367 votes
No. Past experience has taught me to stick close to home.
14%
310 votes
Yes. More than one representative ultimately take a role in passing legislation that is of interest to me and I want my voice to be heard by as many of those lawmakers as possible.
20%
439 votes
Other (please specify)
4%
84 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2.73% | 60 | |
| na | 0.18% | 4 |
| N/A | 0.09% | 2 |
| Tried getting to know the elected official | 0.05% | 1 |
| Yes but again nothing happened. | 0.05% | 1 |
| I will in the future | 0.05% | 1 |
| Just no | 0.05% | 1 |
| What and why ? | 0.05% | 1 |
| Hillary and state reps blew me off but Kerry came through with life-saving air lift for a neighbor's dad after I had called all the foregoing. | 0.05% | 1 |
| I have contacted another representative because I had no faith in the person representing my area. | 0.05% | 1 |
| I may call | 0.05% | 1 |
| I have tried but have not been able to. | 0.05% | 1 |
| Trump and a few senators and congressmen | 0.05% | 1 |
| No. | 0.05% | 1 |
| no; only appointed | 0.05% | 1 |
| Yes but no action. | 0.05% | 1 |
| Once, very helpful and effective outcome | 0.05% | 1 |
| Yes. A president. My letter read,"Please resign from office. You are a disgrace and a danger to our country." He didn't resign. | 0.05% | 1 |
| Same as above. | 0.05% | 1 |
| signed a few petitions | 0.05% | 1 |
| ... | 0.05% | 1 |
3.
3.
How do you contact legislators/representatives? (Select any/all that apply.) Email
29%
637 votes
Phone call
17%
372 votes
Text
6%
124 votes
Letter sent via the postal service
10%
218 votes
Filling out an inquiry form on the representative's website.
11%
233 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
32 votes
Not Applicable
49%
1087 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.50% | 8 | |
| in person | 0.25% | 4 |
| Petitions | 0.12% | 2 |
| Office appointment | 0.06% | 1 |
| Blockade of his Constituency Office | 0.06% | 1 |
| Petition | 0.06% | 1 |
| Went to his office in DC | 0.06% | 1 |
| Visiting their office | 0.06% | 1 |
| personal visit | 0.06% | 1 |
| Request appointment and go to their office! | 0.06% | 1 |
| 1 202 224-3121 Congressional Switchboard. | 0.06% | 1 |
| the only way is via a petition demanding something is changed/done | 0.06% | 1 |
| visit office | 0.06% | 1 |
| Went to their office | 0.06% | 1 |
| In person at community events | 0.06% | 1 |
| participated in elections in the pa | 0.06% | 1 |
| Our MLA often sends out mailings with areas for us to write opinions to send him. No postage required | 0.06% | 1 |
| My job includes meeting them in person, and when I can directly speaking to them. | 0.06% | 1 |
| Social Media messaging | 0.06% | 1 |
| Messages thru social site. | 0.06% | 1 |
| In person at their office or at a town hall meeting | 0.06% | 1 |
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