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NYC Mayoral Race
NYC Voters 50+ Have Candidate Preferences and Issues in Mind
Yang and Sliwa are front-runners among NYC 50+ voters for upcoming mayoral primaries, but many voters remain undecided, leaving room for candidates to address these voters' top concerns.
Older Voters Could Decide 2020 Election
2020 Election Battleground State Surveys
50+ voters are concerned about the coronavirus, safe voting, healthcare, and the economy, as well as protecting Social Security and and Medicare.
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.
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 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.
Iowa Voter Preferences
Older Iowa Voters Approve of Absentee Voting
Iowa voters 50-plus believe spreading COVID-19 is a greater threat than voter fraud.
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.
