CPS Supplement: Voting and Registration
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The U.S. Census Bureau conducts the Current Population Survey's (CPS) November Voting and Registration Supplement following each national election to ask eligible respondents about their voting and registration behavior .
| Agency | DOC, CENSUS |
|---|---|
| Data Checkup |
Historical Data Availability
No Known Issue
Future Data Availability
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Data Quality
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Statutory Context
High Risk
Statutory authorization is vague.
Staffing and Funding
Moderate Risk
From FY2024 to FY2026, the Census Bureau has lost more than 2,500 staff (~ 20%). While the FY27 President's Budget requests an approximately 30% increase for the Census Bureau, the proposal recommends reductions to many programs and surveys. In May 2026, the House Appropriations Committee advanced its version of the budget, proposing level funding at FY26 levels.
Policy
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Last updated: 2026-10-26
Details
| OMB Control Number | 0607-0466 | |||
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| Authorizing Statutes | 13 USC 8(b), 141, 182 | |||
| Related ICRs |
| Reference Number | Title | Agency | Status | Request Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202407-0607-003 | Current Population Survey, Voting and Registration Supplement | DOC/CENSUS | Active | Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection |