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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

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.

2022 Midterm Elections

AARP surveys of older voters in 10 midterm election battleground states provide insights into top-of-mind issues for this influential voting bloc.

Women Voters

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 Could Decide 2020 Election

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

Older voters' views on important issues and expectations for candidates about what contributes to America's greatness.

Mindsets and Priorities

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

Results from a national survey of women voters ages 50 and older on issues in the 2020 presidential election.

Older Women Voters on the 2020 Election

Older women voters on 2020 election issues including health care and the economy, values, rights, institutions and candidates.

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