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Data collection for the 2020 study has ended and we are no longer conducting interviews at this time. Thank you for your interest in the American National Election Studies.

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Updates and Announcements

Preliminary Release of the 2020 Time Series Pre-Election Data

We’re pleased to offer a preliminary release of the 2020 Time Series pre-election data. This release is for pre-election data only, the post-election survey data are still being prepared.

Visit the study page to download data and documentation.

2020 Social Media Study Pre-Election Data

The first release of the 2020 Social Media Study is available. This release consists of pre-election data only. Post-election survey data are still being prepared.

Visit the study page to download data and documentation.

2020 Time Series Pre-Election Questionnaire

We’re pleased to provide a draft version of the ANES 2020 Time Series pre-election questionnaire so that you may review what questions were asked.

View the 2020 Time Series Pre-Election Questionnaire

2020 Pilot Study Data Available

The purpose of the ANES 2020 Exploratory Testing Survey is to assess new questions under consideration for inclusion in the ANES 2020 Time Series Study, especially related to novel issues arising in the election year, question wording effects, and the scaling properties of lengthy question batteries. Data files can be downloaded from the Data Center.

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