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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.
Older Women Voters on the 2020 Election
She's the Difference: The Power of Older Women Voters
Older women voters on 2020 election issues including health care and the economy, values, rights, institutions and candidates.
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.
Older Women Voters in South Carolina
She's the Difference: South Carolina Survey Results
Older women voters in South Carolina share their opinions on 2020 election issues, including health care and the economy.
Older Women Voters in Nevada
She's the Difference: Nevada Survey Results
A new survey in AARP’s She’s the Difference series explored the concerns of women voters ages 50 and older in the key swing state.
Older Women Voters in Iowa
She's the Difference: Iowa Survey Results
Older women voters in Iowa share their opinions on 2020 election issues including health care, the economy, and candidates.
Older Women Voters in New Hampshire
She's the Difference: New Hampshire Survey Results
Older women voters in New Hampshire share their opinions on 2020 election issues, including health care and the economy.
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.
KENTUCKY ELECTIONS
Health Care a Key Voting Issue for Older Kentuckians
Kentucky voters age 50-plus see health care and prescription drug affordability as key considerations in upcoming elections.
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