This survey is designed for Portlanders who are 18-24 years old to learn about what drives youth civic engagement. The survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Your anonymous input will help to shape the way city government does outreach to youth in our community in the future. Thank you for taking the time to share your honest and valuable perspective!

Questions? Concerns? Feedback? Email Sedona.Ortega@portlandoregon.gov.

Note: As of Sept. 10, 2026, this survey is no longer actively monitored, and the free tote bag is no longer available. Questions after this date can be directed to James.Eccles@portlandoregon.gov.

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1. What is your age? (Required.)

Feel free to skip to question 6 if you do not wish to answer the optional demographic questions.

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2. Which City Council District do you live in?
Find your district at Portlandmaps.com

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3. Gender: How do you identify?

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4. Race/Ethnicity: How do you identify? (Check all that apply)

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5. Do you identify as someone living with a disability?

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6. Are you registered to vote?
Register to vote or check your registration here: Oregon Online Voter Registration | Oregon Secretary of State | State of Oregon

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7. Have you voted in a local election before? (city council/mayor/auditor/county candidates)

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8. Why are you not registered to vote? (select all that apply)

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9. Why do you choose to vote in local elections? (select all that apply)

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10. Why have you not voted in local elections (select all that apply)

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11. How well do you feel like you understand the role of local government?

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12. How involved are you in the local community?

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13. What forms of civic engagement do you currently participate in? (select all that apply)

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14. Are you involved with any community organizations?

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15. Where do you typically see information about voting? (select all that apply)

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16. Where do you typically see information about community events & opportunities? (select all that apply)

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17. Where do you prefer to see information about voting or community events & opportunities? (select all that apply)

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18. What barriers do you face to voting? (select all that apply)

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19. What barriers do you face to participating in civic engagement? (select all that apply)

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20. Do you feel like these barriers have meaningfully impacted your ability to vote or be civically engaged?

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21. What issues are most important to you?

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22. What is one thing the City of Portland could do to increase your engagement with either voting or community engagement?

If you are having a hard time submitting this form, rest assured that your input has been received.

For more information about elections in the City of Portland visit: Portland.gov/vote

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