Your Voice and Your Vote Matter

As Greg Howell, a North Carolina AARP volunteer, put it, “Voting is one of the foundational privileges of our experiment in democracy. It’s one of the ways we help write the next chapter in the life of our country.”

His words are a powerful reminder that voting is about more than casting a ballot. Every election is an opportunity to help shape what comes next.

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This November, those choices carry particular significance. The members of Congress elected will help determine the future of issues that affect millions of older Americans every day, especially Social Security and family caregiving.

At AARP, we believe every eligible voter deserves access to trusted, nonpartisan information so they can approach Election Day with confidence. That’s why we help voters understand not only when, where and how to vote but also the issues that will continue affecting their lives long after the ballots are counted.

That commitment comes to life through AARP volunteers who go door-to-door, answer calls from people seeking voter information and otherwise help their neighbors navigate the voting process. As Myrtle Habersham of Georgia, a longtime AARP volunteer, says, “When we do our voter outreach, we can reach thousands of people in just a few days. What surprises me most is how grateful they are.” That’s exactly the role AARP is proud to play every election season—helping people feel prepared as they participate in one of the most important decisions they make.

Choosing a candidate who will protect Social Security is one of those decisions. For more than 90 years, the program has been the bedrock of retirement security in America. Today, about 70 million people rely on the benefits earned over a lifetime of work. The members of Congress elected this November will face critical decisions on whether to preserve those benefits. That’s why it’s so important to understand candidates’ positions on protecting the program.

Family caregiving deserves that same level of attention. More than 63 million Americans provide care for parents, spouses and friends, often while balancing careers and raising families of their own. The next Congress will have opportunities to advance policies that provide caregivers with more financial relief, workplace flexibility and support.

At the heart of AARP’s voter engagement work is a belief that democracy is strongest when people have the facts they need to make informed decisions. As Marc Lacroix, an AARP volunteer from New Hampshire, puts it, “Learn about the candidates, understand the issues and then get out and vote.”

Whether you’re looking for voter registration deadlines, early voting information, polling locations or trusted information about issues, AARP has resources to help.

Go to our AARP Government & Elections page to find out more. Or visit our volunteer page to join the thousands of AARP volunteers who help educate voters across the country. As Greg reminds us, voting is an opportunity to make a difference. This November, I hope you’ll make your voice heard.