AARP Voter Guide

Voters Guide

 

Each election year, AARP asks major candidates in selected races key questions about the issues most important to our members and their families. Candidates are allowed up to 125 words to answer each question. AARP does not edit or modify the candidates’ answers to our questions. In addition, AARP provides a summary of our position for each of the issues addressed.

Tools

Helping Americans Vote

Provides assistance for both vote-by-mail and in-person early voters, as well as forms, voting details, and information on where to send applications.

Our Vote Matters 08

Read about the candidates, stay informed with weekly polls, learn more about key issues, and find out where AARP stands.

About The Issues

The Divided We Fail Platform

AARP believes that access to health care and long-term financial security are basic needs that all Americans share. Become a Divided We Fail Voter.

Financial Security

Long-term financial security is a cornerstone of the American dream: If you work hard and follow the rules, you should be able to retire without financial worries.

Access To Health Care

The threat of rising health insurance premiums and the prospect of losing coverage altogether has become a constant concern for far too many American families.

Obama and McCain

Obama, McCain Talk to AARP

AARP Bulletin Today

Watch Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain answer AARP members’ questions about healthcare and financial security at AARP’s annual member event Sept. 6.

AARP Bulletin Poll: Top Issues for Voters 50 Plus

Our exclusive monthly survey reveals most of our readers believe government competence, Social Security, and rising health costs are the most important issues of this presidential election. They also believe personal debt and climate change are the least of their worries.

From the Online Community

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Group: Issues and Elections

Everyone's welcome from both sides. Join the conversation and share your thoughts and opinions on the issues.

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Group: Our Next President Will Be?

Group: Our Next President Will Be?

This is the first election since 1928 NOT to have an incumbent in the running. Who is your best pick?

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