Chicagoland citizens are less apt to engage in selected (non–electoral) political activities than the nation as a whole (22.1% compared with 26.3%). This encompasses contacting of or visits with public ofcials; meeting attendance where political issues are discussed; the purchase or boycott of products or services for political reasons; taking part in a march, protest, rally, or demonstration; and financial contributions to political candidates or their parties. Consistent with their greater proclivity to participate in political activities, Chicagoland residents are also more likely to engage in political conversations with friends and family a few times a week or more often (43.0% versus 39.3% nationally).