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Kansas City Mayoral Election
Kansas City Mayoral Race 2019: Insights from Voters 50+
Utility costs, economic pressures, and crime are top concerns to Kansas City, Missouri, voters age 50 and older.
Chicago Mayoral Election
Chicago Mayoral Election Survey: Opinions of Voters Age 50+
Chicago voters age 50 and older want the next mayor to address economic pressures, political corruption, and crime.
Voters Speak
AARP 2018 Mid-Term Voter Issues Survey
Age 50-plus voter opinion on a variety of issues including health/Medicare, tax reform, caregiving, and age discrimination.
Election Insights From the States
2018 Mid-Term Elections: Insights From Voters Ages 50+
What will be on the minds of older voters on election day? Who will they vote for? These ongoing surveys will have the answers.
Opinions on Current State Fiscal Problems
2018 Illinois Poll of Registered Voters Ages 25+
Gauges the opinions of Illinois registered voters ages 25+ on the recently passed a budget agreement.
AARP Membership
Explore the AARP Member Opinion Survey, which informs AARP about the opinions, perceptions and experiences of its Members.
High Anxiety
NY Gen X & Boomers Struggle with Stress, Savings & Security
New York’s Gen X population is even more financially anxious than pre-retirement Boomers.
Opinions & Perspectives
Voices of 50-Plus in New Hampshire
New Hampshire residents age 50+ show high levels of interest in financial security and independent living.
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