What success looks like:
Arizonans are informed, equipped, and empowered to participate in our democracy at all levels.
The Civic Participation Progress Meter provides data about Arizonans involvement in civic processes, politics, and public office.
Civic Participation
Civic participation is at the heart of our democracy.
|
Arizona
65.9%
|
|
|
National
66.8%
|
|
|
0
50
100
|
Presidential Election Voting
Shows the percentage of eligible voters who voted in the presidential election.
Eligible Voters Who Voted in the 2020 Presidential Election
McDonald, Michael P. United States Elections Project. Percent of eligible voting population. (2020)
|
Arizona
49.4%
|
|
|
National
46.8%
|
|
|
0
50
100
|
Midterm Election Voting
Shows the percentage of eligible voters who voted in the midterm election.
Eligible Voters Who Voted in the 2022 Midterm Election
McDonald, Michael P. United States Elections Project. Percent of eligible voting population. (2022)
|
Arizona
14.5%
|
|
|
National
18.2%
|
|
|
0
50
100
|
Confidence in Voting
Shows the percentage of Arizonans who did not vote because they believed their vote didn’t matter.
Arizonans Who Did Not Vote Because They Believe Their Vote Does Not Matter
National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC) analysis of the U.S. Census Current Population Survey (CPS) data, September Volunteering/Civic Engagement Supplement. (2020)
|
Arizona
36.0%
|
|
|
National
33.0%
|
|
|
0
50
100
|
Confidence in Institutions
Shows the average confidence level of Americans in 14 categories of institutions.
Average Confidence Level of Americans in Fourteen Broad Categories of Institutions
Gallup Organization 1993 to 2020 (2020)
|
Arizona
7.9%
|
|
|
National
9.9%
|
|
|
0
50
100
|
Contacting Public Officials
Shows the percentage of Arizonans who contacted a public official in the past year.
Arizonans Who Contacted a Public Official in the Past Year
National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC) analysis of the U.S. Census Current Population Survey (CPS) data, September Volunteering/Civic Engagement Supplement. (2019)
|
Arizona
31.9%
|
|
|
National
34.5%
|
|
|
0
50
100
|
Discussing Politics
Shows the percentage of Arizonans who frequently discuss politics with family and friends.
Arizonans Who Frequently Discuss Politics with Family and Friends
National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC) analysis of the U.S. Census Current Population Survey (CPS) data, September Volunteering/Civic Engagement Supplement. (2019)
|
Arizona
17.4%
|
|
|
National
14.8%
|
|
|
0
50
100
|
Buycotting and Boycotting
Shows the percentage of Arizonans who choose to buy or boycott products based on their values.
Arizonans Who Choose to Buy or Boycott Products Based Upon Their Values
National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC) analysis of the U.S. Census Current Population Survey (CPS) data, September Volunteering/Civic Engagement Supplement. (2019)
Connected Communities Progress Meter Partner
Civic Participation Data Profile
Download these consolidated reports to get a “snapshot in time” of the data we’ve collected on our shared priorities. These reports cover all 15 of Arizona’s counties as well as urban areas and demographic subgroups. Each profile features information and data visualizations that Arizonans can use to better understand and impact their communities.
