Hampton University The Center for Public Policy A Survey of 804 Likely Voters , Statewide July, 2014

------Good evening. I am calling on behalf of Hampton University. We are not selling anything or promoting any products or services. We are only interviewing registered voters tonight on some important topics.

AREA: Total DC Suburbs ...... 25 No. Virginia Exurbs ...... 11 Richmond area ...... 18 Central ...... 6 Tidewater-Hampton Roads ...... 18 Southeast ...... 4 Southwest ...... 18

GENDER... DO NOT ASK.

Total Male ...... 47 Female ...... 53

1. Are you 18 years or older and registered to vote in state of Virginia?

Total Yes ...... 100 No TERMINATE ...... - (Don't know/Not Sure) TERMINATE ...... -

2. On November 4th of this year, there will be a general election for United States Senate, Congress and other offices. What are the chances of your voting in the November 4th General Election? Are you almost certain to vote, will you probably vote or would you say you are not sure if you will vote in that election?

Total Yes ...... 100 No TERMINATE ...... - (Don't know/Not Sure) TERMINATE ...... -

4. To begin with, do you think things in Virginia are generally going in the right direction or are they off on the wrong track?

Total Right Direction ...... 48 Wrong Track ...... 37 Don't know/Not Sure ...... 15

5. And how about the region of Virginia that you live in? Do you think things in your region are generally going in the right direction or are they off on the wrong track?

Total Right Direction ...... 62 Wrong Track ...... 30 Don't know/Not Sure ...... 8

6. Now here is a list of people. Please tell me whether, in general, you have a very favorable, favorable, unfavorable or very unfavorable opinion of each one. If you have no opinion or have never heard of someone, please say so. Very Very Fam/ Nvr Fav Fav Unfav unfav DK No Op Hrd 6. ...... 21 28 22 25 1 3 -

7. Terry McAuliffe ...... 8 39 19 10 7 13 3

8. ...... 17 45 18 6 4 8 2

9. ...... 3 16 11 3 25 24 19

10. Ralph Northam ...... 2 10 6 1 29 25 26

11. Mark Herring ...... 2 19 10 4 23 23 19

2 Now let me ask you something different.

Don’t Approve Disapprove know 12. Overall, do you approve or do you disapprove of the job Barack Obama is doing as the President of the United States? ...... 43 52 5

13. Do you generally approve or disapprove of the job Barack Obama is doing in handling the issue of immigration? ...... 35 55 10

14. Do you generally approve or disapprove of the job Barack Obama is doing in handling foreign policy? ...... 36 55 9

15. Overall, do you approve or disapprove of the job Terry McAuliffe is doing as Governor? ...... 54 26 19

Now let's change the subject.

16A. Suppose the November 2014 general election for United States Senate were held today and the candidates were: Republican Ed Gillespie, Libertarian Robert Sarvis and Democrat Mark Warner, for whom would you vote? (IF UNDECIDED) Well if you had to decide right now, to whom would you lean toward supporting: Republican Ed Gillespie, Libertarian Robert Sarvis or Democrat Mark Warner?

Total Gillespie ...... 21 Lean Gillespie ...... 7 Sarvis ...... 4 Lean Sarvis ...... 1 Warner ...... 48 Lean Warner ...... 5 (Don't know/Not sure) ...... 14

16B. Suppose the November 2014 general election for United States Senate were held today and the candidates were: Republican Ed Gillespie and Democrat Mark Warner, for whom would you vote? (IF UNDECIDED) Well if you had to decide right now, to whom would you lean toward supporting: Republican Ed Gillespie or Democrat Mark Warner?

Total Gillespie ...... 28 Lean Gillespie ...... 4 Warner ...... 50 Lean Warner ...... 5 (Don't know/Not sure) ...... 13

3 17. And how certain are you that you will vote for the candidate. Are you very certain, somewhat certain or not certain at all?

Total Very certain ...... 58 Somewhat certain ...... 26 Not certain at all ...... 8 (Don't know/Not sure) ...... 8

Now I'm going to ask you a few questions for statistical purposes.

18. Which of the following categories best describes your age? )

Total 18-24 ...... 5 25-29 ...... 6 30-34 ...... 7 35-39 ...... 10 40-44 ...... 10 45-49 ...... 7 50-59 ...... 21 60 or older ...... 32 (Don't know/Not sure/Refused) ...... 2

19. What is the last grade in school you completed?

Total Grade school ...... 1 Some high school ...... 7 High school graduate ...... 13 Some college ...... 22 College graduate ...... 32 Graduate school ...... 23 Technical school ...... 1 (Don't know/Not sure/Refused) ...... 1

20. What is your current marital status - are you married, single, living together or engaged, widowed, or divorced?

Total Married ...... 61 Single (SINGLE INCLUDES LIVING TOGETHER OR ENGAGED) ...... 21 Widowed ...... 9 Divorced ...... 8 (Don't know/Not sure/Refused) ...... 2

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21. For statistical purposes only, we need to know your total household income for 2013. Will you please tell me which of the following categories best represents your total family income? Total Less than $20,000 ...... 6 $20,000-$30,000 ...... 7 $30,000-$40,000 ...... 7 $40,000-$50,000 ...... 8 $50,000-$75,000 ...... 14 $75,000-$100,000 ...... 9 Over $100,000 ...... 26 (Don't know/Not sure/Refused) ...... 23

22. What type of work do you do?

Total High level professional ...... 17 Middle level professional ...... 14 Executive, Manager ...... 5 Sales, Proprietor ...... 5 White collar worker ...... 4 Skilled laborer ...... 3 Semi-and unskilled laborer ...... 2 Homemaker ...... 5 Student ...... 3 Unemployed ...... 3 Retired ...... 29 Other ...... 7 (Don't know/Not sure/Refused) ...... 2

23. Do you consider yourself a Democrat, a Republican, or an Independent?

Total Democrat ...... 36 Republican ...... 26 Independent ...... 35 Don't know/Not sure ...... 4

5 24. Are you or is any member of your household a current member of the military on active duty, a member on non-active duty, a member of the National Guard or reserves or a veteran? Total Yes ...... 28 No ...... 72 Don't know/Refused ...... 1

24A. IF YES: ASK: What would that be? READ: Total Someone on active duty ...... 14 Non active ...... 3 National guard/reserves ...... 4 Veteran ...... 77 (Don't know/Not sure) ...... 1

25. Please tell me your race?

Total African-American/ Black ...... 18 Caucasian/ White ...... 73 Hispanic/Latino ...... 2 Asian-American ...... 2 (Other/Refused) ...... 5

THIS COMPLETES OUR SURVEY. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR TIME, AND HAVE A PLEASANT (DAY/EVENING).

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