landline/cell
1 = Landline
2 = Cell

QA. Have I reached you on your cell phone? (IF NEEDED: By cell phone we mean a wireless phone that is mobile and usable outside of your neighborhood.)
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = Don't know

QB. Is this a safe time to talk with you now or are you driving? (IF NO, DRIVING, ARRANGE A CALLBACK TIME)
1 = Yes, safe
2 = No, driving

Landline/Cell qualified
1 = Cell only/mostly
2 = Landline

Q1. I would first like to ask you how many years you have lived in Arkansas, or have you lived here all of your life?
90 = Do not currently live in Arkansas
96 = Less than one year
97 = All my life
98 = Don't know
99 = Refused

Q49. (RECORD GENDER BY OBSERVATION. IF UNSURE, ASK: And, I am required to ask you this, are you male or female?)
1 = Male
2 = Female
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q3. In your opinion, what do you think is the most important problem or issue facing people in Arkansas today? (READ LIST)
1 = The economy
2 = Education
3 = Healthcare
5 = Taxes'
11 = Crime
13 = Politicians
88 = Don't know
99 = Refused

Q4. Do you approve or disapprove of the way Mike Beebe (BEE-BEE) is handling his job as governor? (DO NOT READ LIST)
1 = Approve
2 = Disapprove
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q98. Finally, what about journalists? Please tell me how you would rate the honesty and ethical standards of journalists. Would you rate them...(READ LIST)
1 = Very high
2 = High
3 = Average
4 = Low
5 = Very low
8 = (D0 NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q99A. Thank you. Now let's look ahead to the election in November. Let's start with the presidential race. At this point, are you likely to vote for... [RANDOMIZE: Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton]?
1 = Donald Trump, the Republican
2 = Hillary Clinton, the Democrat
3 = Another candidate (specify)
8 = (D0 NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q100A. And what about the race for U.S. Senate? At this point, are you likely to vote for [RANDOMIZE: John Boozman or Conner Eldridge]?
1 = John Boozman, the Republican
2 = Conner Eldridge, the Democrat
3 = Another candidate (specify)
8 = (D0 NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q101A. Moving from people to issues, do you happen to know if there will be any ballot measures - which are policy questions for voters to decide - on the November ballot?
1 = Yes
2 = No

Q102. Is there a ballot measure, or measures, in which you are particularly interested? Which one? (DO NOT READ, SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
1 = YES [any of these: four year terms for county officials/single candidates automatically elected/defining infamous crime
2 = YES [governor retains powers out of state, instead of Lieutenant governor, etc.]
3 = YES [economic development/job expansion/job creation bonds, etc.]
4 = YES [medical marijuana amendment, no grow-your-own, smaller number of qualifying conditions]
5 = YES [medical marijuana/cannabis initiated act, allows grow-own, larger # qualifying conditions]
6 = YES [MEDICAL MARIJUANA GENERALLY]
7 = YES [casino gambling, gambling in certain counties, etc.]
8 = YES [tort reform, cap on damages in medical lawsuits, cap attorney fees. etc.]
9 = YES [Other topic, anything not described above]
10 = NO
88 = DON'T KNOW
99 = REFUSED

Q103. The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment would amend the Arkansas constitution to make the medical use of marijuana legal...Given this description, do you favor or oppose the measure?
1 = Favor
2 = Oppose
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q105A. And, if you were given the opportunity to vote on a bond measure that would create more affordable housing in your local community, how likely would you be to support it? (READ LIST)
1 = Very likely
2 = Somewhat likely
3 = Somewhat unlikely
4 = Very unlikely
9 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know/Not applicable

Q12. In general, would you say that you favor stricter gun control, less strict gun control, or should no change be made to the existing gun control laws? (DO NOT READ LIST)
1 = Stricter
2 = Less strict
3 = No change
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q13. Do you favor laws that would make it more difficult for a woman to get an abortion, favor laws that would make it easier to get an abortion, or should no change be made to existing abortion laws? (DO NOT READ LIST)
1 = More difficult
2 = Easier
3 = No change
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q87. Do you think marriages between same-sex couples should or should not be recognized by the law as valid, with the same rights as traditional marriages? (READ LIST)
1 = Should be recognized
2 = Should not be recognized
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q87B. Do you believe most other people agree with you?
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q92. Thinking about what is said in the news, in your view is the seriousness of global warming, or climate change...(READ LIST)
1 = Generally underestimated
2 = Generally correct
3 = Generally exaggerated
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q93. Do you think global warming, or climate change, will pose a serious threat to you or your way of life in your lifetime? (DO NOT READ LIST)
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Not a problem
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q77. As you may know, a health reform bill was signed into law in 2010. Given what you know about the health reform law, do you have a generally favorable or unfavorable opinion of it?
1 = Favorable
2 = Unfavorable
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q106. Who is the speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives? I have a list of names here, is it: (READ LIST)
1 = Harry Reed
2 = John Kerry
3 = Paul Ryan
4 = Nancy Pelosi
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q107. What is the term of office for a U.S. senator? Is it: (READ LIST)
1 = Two years
2 = Four years
3 = Six years
4 = Eight years
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q108. Who is responsible for nominating judges to federal courts? Is it: (READ LIST)
1 = The President
2 = Congress
3 = The Supreme Court
4 = State Governors
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q109A. I am interested in how many of the five you agree with. Rather than going item by item, please think about HOW MANY total statements you agree with and tell me that number.
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q19. First, do you live in a city, a suburb, a small town or a rural area? (INTERVIEWER: If respondent asks for a definition for one of these, tell them, 'whatever it means to you') (DO NOT READ LIST)
1 = City
2 = Suburb
3 = Small town
4 = Rural area
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q20. Which of the following education categories best describes your highest level of schooling? I have a list here, so feel free to stop me at any time. Is it ? (READ LIST, RECORD ONE)
1 = No high school
2 = Some high school
3 = High school graduate
4 = Some college including business or trade school
5 = College graduate
6 = Some graduate school
7 = Graduate or professional degree
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q21. And, which of the following best describes your racial or ethnic group: (READ LIST, RECORD ONE)
1 = White
2 = Black or African-American
3 = Hispanic
4 = Asian
5 = Native American
6 = Multi-Ethnic
7 = Something else
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q31. Overall, do you feel that Arkansas is generally headed in the right direction or the wrong direction? (DO NOT READ LIST)
1 = Right
2 = Wrong
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q32. On a more individual level, would you say you are better off financially, worse off, or about the same compared to a year ago? (DO NOT READ LIST)
1 = Better
2 = Worse
3 = About the same
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q34. Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Republican, a Democrat, an Independent, or what? (DO NOT READ LIST)
1 = Republican
2 = Democrat
3 = Independent
4 = Other
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q34A. Would you call yourself a strong Republican, or a not very strong Republican? (DO NOT READ LIST)
1 = Strong Republican
2 = Not very strong Republican
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q34B. Would you call yourself a strong Democrat, or a not very strong Democrat? (DO NOT READ LIST)
1 = Strong Democrat
2 = Not very strong Democrat
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q34C. Well, do you think of yourself as closer to the Republican or Democratic Party? (DO NOT READ LIST)
1 = Closer to Republican
2 = Closer to Democrat
3 = Just Independent
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q35. How would you describe your views on most political matters? Generally, do you think of yourself as a Liberal, Moderate, or Conservative? (DO NOT READ LIST)
1 = Liberal
2 = Moderate
3 = Conservative
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q35A. Would you say you are strongly Liberal or somewhat Liberal? (DO NOT READ LIST)
1 = Strongly Liberal
2 = Somewhat Liberal
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q35B. Would you say you are strongly Conservative or somewhat Conservative? (DO NOT READ LIST)
1 = Strongly Conservative
2 = Somewhat Conservative
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q110. How often do you pay attention to what's going on in government and politics? (READ LIST)
1 = Always
2 = Most of the time
3 = About half of the time
4 = Some of the time
5 = Never
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q36. Which of the following income categories best describes your total 2014 household income? I have a list here, feel free to stop me at any time. Was it...(READ LIST)
1 = $7,500 or less
2 = $7,501 to $15,000
3 = $15,001 to $25,000
4 = $25,001 to $35,000
5 = $35,001 to $50,000
6 = $50,001 to $75,000
7 = $75,001 to $100,000
8 = $100,001 or over
98 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
99 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q37. Do you have some form of health insurance or health coverage? (DO NOT READ LIST)
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = Don't know
9 = Refused

Q111. How many days in the past week did you read a daily newspaper? (ENTER 0-7. ENTER 98 = Don't know. 99 = Refused)
98 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
99 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q38. About how often do you attend religious services? Is it...(READ LIST)
1 = Never
2 = Once a year
3 = Several times a year
4 = About once a month
5 = 2-3 times a month
6 = Every week
7 = More than once a week
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q39. Which of the following best describes your current religious preference? Is it...
1 = Protestant (Prah-test-ant)
2 = Catholic
3 = Jewish
4 = Something else
5 = (DO NOT READ) None
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q41. Which of these best describes your present marital status? (READ LIST)
1 = Married
2 = Not married but living together
3 = Separated or divorced
4 = Widowed
5 = Never married or single
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q42. We're nearly done: How many people, including yourself, live in your household? (INTERVIEWER: This would include children) (DON'T KNOW=98, REFUSED=99)
98 = Don't know
99 = Refused

Q44. What is your current employment status? Is it...(READ LIST, RECORD UP TO TWO RESPONSES)
1 = Employed full-time
2 = Employed part-time
3 = Self-employed
4 = Unemployed
5 = Retired
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q47. And, how likely are you to vote in the election next month? Are you: (READ LIST)
1 = Very Likely
2 = Likely
3 = Unlikely
4 = Very unlikely
5 = Already voted
8 = (DO NOT READ) Don't know
9 = (DO NOT READ) Refused

Q48. In what year were you born? (ENTER YEAR) (DON'T KNOW=9998, REFUSED=9999)
9998 = Don't know
9999 = Refused

99998 = Don't know
99999 = Refused