Question title

When thinking about your U.S. Representative, which of the following matters most in how they approach complex issues?

Select one.

Communicating clearly and keeping the public informed
Building consensus behind the scenes
Being realistic about what the federal government can and cannot do
Taking strong political positions and advocating for change
I'm not sure
Closed to responses

Question title

When deciding whether to support a candidate for Congress, which factor tends to matter most to you?

Select one.

Their positions on key issues
Their ability to deliver tangible results
Their personal character and integrity
Their experience in public or professional roles
Their party affiliation
I'm not sure
Closed to responses

Question title

Which issues should be the two highest priorities for your U.S. Representative?

Select two.

Cost of living (housing, food, utilities, inflation)
Healthcare access or costs
Jobs and wages
Education quality
Immigration and border policy
Personal freedom and rights
Public safety
Government transparency and accountability
Technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and data policy
Other
Closed to responses

Question title

For the issues you selected as top priorities, what type of action would you most expect from your U.S. Representative?

Select up to two.

Introduce or support national legislation
Secure federal funding or resources for the district
Advocate publicly and bring attention to the issue
Work across party lines to negotiate solutions
Provide regular, transparent updates about progress
Closed to responses

Question title

Would you support or oppose replacing private health insurance with a government-run universal healthcare system?

Select one.

Strongly support
Somewhat support
Neutral
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
I'm not sure
Closed to responses

Question title

Would a candidate's support for replacing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with a new immigration enforcement system make you more likely or less likely to vote for them?

Select one.

Much more likely
Somewhat more likely
It would not affect my vote
Somewhat less likely
Much less likely
I'm not sure
Closed to responses

Question title

Policies often involve tradeoffs. Consider the issue of housing affordability. In many communities, increasing the supply of housing may lower costs but could also change neighborhood density or development patterns. Limiting new development may preserve existing neighborhood character but could keep housing costs higher. Which approach do you support the most?

Select one

Allowing more housing development to increase affordability, even if it changes neighborhood density or character
Limiting new housing development to preserve neighborhood density or character, even if housing costs remain higher
Trying to balance both goals, even if progress is slower
I'm not sure
Closed to responses

Question title

If two Congressional candidates had similar policy positions, which factor would be most likely to influence your choice?

Select up to two.

A background of service outside elected office (e.g., military, nonprofit, civil service)
Experience in private industry or business
Shared generational perspective
Long experience in elected office
Their political party
Their endorsements
Other
Closed to responses

Question title

What kinds of actions or decisions would make you pause and reconsider your support for a candidate or political party you typically align with?

Closed for Comments

Question title

Which ballot, if any, do you plan to request for the upcoming primary?

Select one.

Democratic primary ballot
Republican party ballot
I am not voting in the upcoming primary
I plan to vote but haven't decided yet
Closed to responses

Question title

How old are you?

Select one

Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65-74
75+
Closed to responses

Question title

What is your home zip code?

Frequently Asked Questions

Public policy discussions often focus on political labels, but what matters most are the perspectives of the people who live here. This survey is designed to better understand what residents of Indiana’s Fourth Congressional District see as the most important issues facing their communities and how they feel about the policies shaping our communities.

Most people complete the survey in about 3 minutes. All questions are optional, and you may skip any question you prefer not to answer.

 

The survey is being administered and analyzed by NineteenEleven Consulting, an independent research firm that specializes in gathering community input and sharing results in a clear and unbiased way.

Survey results will be reported only in summary form, and individual responses will remain confidential. After the survey closes, a summary of the findings will be published on this site so residents can see the overall results.

 

No. This survey does not ask for donations or commitments of support. The survey effort is funded by the Drew Cox campaign, but it is administered and analyzed by an independent third party. Individual responses will not be shared with the campaign, and results will be reported only in summary form.