An SAIC Student Poll

61% are registered to vote

of that 61%:
79% are registered out of state
21% are registered in IL

are not registered to vote 39%



20% know how to request an absentee ballot

do not know how to request an absentee ballot 43.1%

plan on voting in the November election 56%

of that 56%:
59.8% female
40.2% male

46.9% have not participated in political or issue-related protest
53.1% have participated in political or issue-related protest

44% do not plan on voting in the November election

of that 44%
65.8% female
34.2% male

72% have not participated in political or issue-related protest
18% have participated in political or issue-related protest

disapprove of the George W. Bush administration 87.5%

6.2% approve of the George W. Bush administration




This poll was conducted on Friday October 6th, 2006 from 11 am – 3:30 pm in the front lobby of the 162 North State Residence Halls. Percentages are based on 193 completed surveys.