"Based on 7,500 questionnaires returned by residents of the Third Congressional District, my constituents are most concerned about crime and drugs, high taxes, health care and education," said Ramstad.

"The survey also shows strong support for the current fiscal policy of balancing the Federal budget without using Social Security revenues, paying down the debt and providing responsible tax relief," said Ramstad.

"I deeply appreciate hearing from so many people who responded to my survey," said Ramstad. "The input I receive from these questionnaires is very important in helping me to effectively represent the people of the Third District," said Ramstad.

Here are the complete results of Ramstad's district survey:

1. With a $2 trillion non-Social Security surplus projected over the next 10 years, do you support major tax relief, including elimination of the marriage penalty and incentives for increased education savings?

YES 81% NO 18% NO RESPONSE 1%

2. Do you support legislation to lock away every dollar of the Social Security surplus so it can only be spent on Social Security?

YES 93% NO 7% NO RESPONSE 0%

3. Do you support freezing government spending at last year's levels as a way to retire the nation's publicly held debt?

YES 78% NO 18% NO RESPONSE 4%

4. Should Congress fully fund the statutory 40% federal share of special education, thereby freeing up state and local revenues for reducing class size, teacher training, school construction or other education needs?

YES 72% NO 20% NO RESPONSE 8%

5. Should federal law impose the same background checks on firearms buyers at gun shows as those who purchase from licensed dealers?

YES 88% NO 10% NO RESPONSE 2%

6. Do you believe Medicare should provide full government coverage for prescription drugs, even if this would cause an increase in premiums?

YES 53% NO 42% NO RESPONSE 5%

7. Should Congress raise the minimum wage from its current level of $5.15 per hour, with corresponding tax relief for small businesses?

YES 70% NO 25% NO RESPONSE 5%

8. Do you believe businesses that sell over the Internet should collect applicable sales taxes, just as retail stores do?

YES 64% NO 30% NO RESPONSE 6%

9. Should Congress create new regulations to prevent businesses from sharing your personal information with other businesses?

YES 84% NO 15% NO RESPONSE 1%

10. What do you view as the most important issue facing our country?

(includes multiple answers)

Crime and drugs 21%

High taxes 17%

Health care 16%

Education 15%

Gun control 14%

Protecting Social Security 13%

Decline of moral values 12%