WASHINGTON — Today, AARP released a poll of voters from the 43 most competitive congressional districts this election season.

Voters ages 50 and older were key in the 2024 election. Data shows that across the country, older voters made up 55% of the electorate, and that winning the 50+ vote was key to winning races up and down the ballot around the country. AARP’s survey found House Republicans won voters 50+ by a 50% - 47% margin while these districts were a dead heat among voters overall, allowing Republicans to maintain a narrow advantage in the House of Representatives.

LAS VEGAS–Today, AARP Nevada released its second 2024 statewide election survey that shows candidates for President, U.S. Senate, and state races should pay close attention to Nevadans ages 50 and older, who make up an outsized portion of the electorate. Eighty-nine percent of voters ages 50 and older say they are “extremely motivated” to cast a ballot in November, a 4-point increase since AARP Nevada’s first poll, released in June. Among older Hispanic and Latino voters, 84% say their motivation to vote is 10-out-of-10, an uptick of 9 points since June.

LANSING, Mich.—Today, AARP Michigan released its second 2024 statewide election survey, finding that candidates should pay close attention to Michiganders ages 50 and older, who make up an...

PHOENIX—Today, AARP Arizona released its second statewide election survey that shows candidates for President, U.S. Senate, and state races should pay close attention to Arizonans ages 50 and older. Ninety-two percent of voters ages 50 and older say they are “extremely motivated” to vote in this election, a 6-point increase since AARP Arizona’s first poll, released in June.

HARRISBURG, Pa.–Today, AARP Pennsylvania released its second statewide election survey that shows candidates for President, U.S. Senate, and state races should pay close attention to...

WASHINGTON — A new AARP poll reveals that the majority of women voters aged 50 and over are increasingly worried about the country’s economic challenges, with 69% reporting worsening economic security for seniors. Rising costs are also a major concern, with 79% citing housing, 78% grocery, and 66% medical care costs as worsening. An overwhelming 80% of women voters 50+ say elected officials are not addressing the financial challenges they face.

MADISON, Wis.—Today, AARP Wisconsin released its second 2024 statewide election survey, demonstrating that candidates for president, U.S. Senate, and state races should pay close attention to...

HELENA, Mont.—Today, AARP Montana released a 2024 statewide election survey revealing that candidates for president, U.S. Senate, and state races should pay close attention to Montanans ages 50...

Annapolis, Maryland—Today, AARP Maryland released a 2024 statewide election survey, revealing that candidates for president, U.S. Senate, and state races should pay close attention to Marylanders ages 50 and older. Maryland residents ages 50 and older make up an outsized portion of the electorate: in the 2020 elections, older voters accounted for 53% of all Maryland voters and in the 2022 mid-terms, they made up 62% of the state’s voters. Eighty-seven percent of voters ages 50 and older say they are “extremely motivated” to cast a ballot in November, compared with 70% of voters ages 18-49 saying the same.

LANSING, Mich.—Today, AARP Michigan released a 2024 statewide election survey, finding that candidates should pay close attention to Michiganders ages 50 and older, who make up an outsized portion of the electorate. In the 2020 elections, older voters accounted for 55% of all Michigan voters and in the 2022 mid-terms, they made up 60% of the state’s voters. Eighty-eight percent of voters ages 50 and older say they are “extremely motivated” to cast a ballot in November, 12 points higher than the 76% of voters ages 18-49 who say the same.

ATLANTA—Today, AARP Georgia released a 2024 statewide election survey, revealing that candidates for president and state races should pay close attention to Georgians ages 50 and older. Georgia residents ages 50 and older make up an outsized portion of the electorate: in the 2020 elections, older voters accounted for 51% of all Georgia voters and in the 2022 mid-terms, they made up 58% of the state’s voters. Eighty-eight percent of voters ages 50 and older say they are “extremely motivated” to cast a ballot in November, with 70% of voters ages 18-49 saying the same.

COLUMBUS, Ohio—Today, AARP Ohio released a 2024 statewide election survey, revealing that candidates for president, U.S. Senate, and state races should pay close attention to Ohioans ages 50 and older. Ohio residents ages 50 and older make up an outsized portion of the electorate: in the 2020 elections, older voters accounted for 56% of all Ohio voters and in the 2022 mid-terms, they made up 65% of the state’s voters. Eighty-nine percent of voters ages 50 and older say they are “extremely motivated” to cast a ballot in November, with 76% of voters ages 18-49 saying the same.

Today, AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins issued the following statement in response to the recent assassination attempt on President Donald Trump:

Today, AARP Wisconsin released a 2024 statewide election survey, showing candidates for president, U.S. Senate, and state races should pay close attention to Wisconsinites ages 50 and older. Eighty-five percent of voters ages 50 and older say they are “extremely motivated” to vote in this election, compared to just 64% of voters ages 18-49.

PHOENIX–Today, AARP Arizona released a 2024 statewide election survey that shows candidates for President, U.S. Senate, and state races should pay close attention to Arizonans ages 50 and older....

Today, AARP Pennsylvania released a 2024 statewide election survey that shows candidates for President, U.S. Senate, and state races should pay close attention to Pennsylvanians ages 50 and older. Eighty-percent of voters ages 50+ report that candidates’ positions on Social Security are important in deciding whom to vote for in November, followed by Medicare (73%), helping people stay in their homes as they age (69%), and the cost of prescription drugs (67%).

Women voters age 50 and older are the biggest wild card vote in the 2024 election, divided almost evenly on their preferred presidential candidate, according to a new AARP poll. These voters share common concerns about their financial security, wellbeing, the political divide, and the overall future of the country.

Candidates who support the issues most important to Americans ages 50-plus can improve their margin significantly in close 2024 races, according to a new AARP poll. The poll, which surveyed likely voters from the 40 most competitive congressional districts, found caregiving to be a pivotal top issue for voters 50+.

Today, AARP released the findings of a poll of likely voters from the 56 most competitive congressional districts for 2022. The survey found a generic Republican candidate with 4-point advantage over the generic Democratic candidate and that voters age 50 and over make up over 60% of likely voters in these districts and will likely play a key role in deciding the outcome of the midterm elections.

Today, AARP Georgia released key findings from a 2022 election survey that shows candidates for Governor and U.S. Senate should pay close attention to Georgians age 50 and over, with issues such as the economy and inflation top of mind for these voters.