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What about some representatives or governmental officials outside of the local community -- on the (county, IF LOCAL UNIT BELOW COUNTY LEVEL), state, or national level? Have you ever contacted or written to such a person on some need or problem?
Ever contacted officials outside the local community · Asked in 1 wave, 1987 · 1,819 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Yes | No | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 28% | 72% | 1819 | ±3 | |
| White | 31% | 69% | 1222 | ±3 | |
| Black | 13% | 87% | 544 | ±5 | |
| Other races † | 15% | 85% | 53 | ±16 |
General Social Survey 1987 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 1987 | 1987-01-31 to 1987-04-28 | face to face | 1,819 | 1,819 |