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Geographic variables are based primarily on self-reported ZIP code (introduced in 2008). Sample-based geography (preceded by “s”) is retained only for archival purposes.

Privacy protections: respondent phone numbers, county, and ZIP codes have been removed.

Demographic recodes: Includes combined race (racecmb) and race-ethnicity (racethn).

Voting variables: Includes constructed measures such as statebal (state ballot), sameday (same-day registration), and regfinal (final voter registration status).

Presidential preference variables:

Q10HORSE – vote preference among registered voters.

Q10HORSEGP – vote preference among general population.

Q11HORSE2 – two-way preference (Clinton vs. Trump only).

Survey captures late-campaign attitudes during a highly polarized election, providing valuable context for the 2016 electorate.