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AARP commissioned a survey in Iowa to gauge the views of voters ages 50+ on a range of issues affecting their state.  Key findings include the following:

  • Iowa voters ages 50+ say that healthcare costs represent the most important issue facing their state.

  • Division in America is a top concern among Iowa voters ages 50+.

  • Although nearly half of Iowa voters ages 50+ feel that the U.S. economy overall is getting stronger, few feel that they personally are getting ahead financially.

  • The vast majority of Iowa voters ages 50+ express support for reform to reduce the prices of prescription drugs. 

  • Many Iowa voters ages 50+ are concerned about changes that Congress may make to programs that matter to them, such as Medicare and Social Security.
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This survey was conducted in November 2017 by Benenson Strategy Group and GS Strategy Group for AARP.  The sample included 800 registered voters ages 50+ in Iowa.  All interviews were completed by telephone using landlines and cell phones.  For more information, contact
S. Kathi Brown of AARP Research at skbrown@aarp.org.  Inquiries from the Media should be directed to AARP’s Media Relations Department at media@aarp.org.

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