Which election issues will change your life?

Political campaigns and outside advocacy groups like to lump Americans together into groups who think and vote in a particular way. But we know that every voter is unique. That's why journalists at the BBC and American Public Media want to know what election issues are personal for you.

Please take a moment to tell us what's at stake this election year that will directly affect your life. Maybe it's military spending, healthcare changes, immigration or tax policy, or even a local school referendum.

The BBC is planning a world-wide broadcast from Denver on the eve of Election Day and we want to talk to people personally touched by this election.

(By the way, we're also looking for a home to broadcast from that day. If you'd like to offer yours, say so below and we may be in touch. But no pressure!)

If you have any questions, contact PIN Engagement Editor, Jeff Jones: jjones@americanpublicmedia.org

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Which issues that the political candidates are discussing most directly affects you, your family or your workplace? Tell us a story about the effects. *

How has the political divisiveness of this election season practically affected your relationships with others? (You can see how people around the country have answered this question on our interactive map.)

The BBC plans to broadcast from someone's home when they are in Denver on Monday, November 5. They would like to talk with a family and some neighbors about the election on a personal level, maybe over a meal.

Would you be interested in offering your home for this purpose?

This isn't a commitment, but a BBC producer may be in touch to talk with you more more. (Please make sure your home address and phone number are filled in above...that information will not be shared outside of our newsrooms.) *

I'm interested, feel free to contact me
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What do you do for work?

In what year were you born?

What is your gender?

What political party, if any, do you identify with most closely?

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