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2023 Philadelphia Mayoral Election
Philadelphia Voters 50+ Want the Next Mayor to Address Livability Concerns
Philadelphia voters 50+ want the next mayor to address safety, health care affordability, housing, and utilities.
2023 Chicago Mayoral Election
Chicago Voters Weigh in on 2023 Mayoral Race
Chicago voters 50 and over want a mayoral candidate who is strong on crime, the economy, and essential services for older adults.
Asian American Voters 50+
Safety, Medicare Top 2022 Concerns For Asian American Voters 50+
Asian American voters 50+ are feeling vulnerable to hate crimes and concerned that they won't have Medicare when they retire.
The Power of Women Voters
Worried, Invisible, and Unheard: Women Voters 50-Plus Speak Out
She's the Difference focus groups reveal concerns and opinions of women voters age 50-plus. Most feel unheard and unseen by politicians and in public life.
Women Voters
Women Voters Age 50+ Will Decide Outcome of 2022 Midterms
A recent AARP survey of likely voters age 50-plus finds that women voters are still undecided and expect legislators to address a range of concerns.
Older Voters' Values and the 2020 Election
National Survey of Older Voters During COVID-19
Older voters' views on important issues and expectations for candidates about what contributes to America's greatness.
2022 Midterm Elections
AARP Surveys of 2022 Battleground States
AARP surveys of older voters in 10 midterm election battleground states provide insights into top-of-mind issues for this influential voting bloc.
Mindsets and Priorities
Asian American Voters 50+ Weigh In
Asian American voters say health care is the most important issue in 2020, followed by the economy. These voters are also concerned about job loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Older Women Voters on 2020 Election: A National Survey
She's the Difference: National Survey Results
Results from a national survey of women voters ages 50 and older on issues in the 2020 presidential election.
