AARP Releases 2014 Nonpartisan Voters’ Guides Ahead of the November 4 Election

Contact: Jamie Harding
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 30, 2014

AARP Releases 2014 Nonpartisan Voters’ Guides Ahead of the Election on November 4

Alabama candidates answered questions on issues important to Alabama voters age 50+ and their families

Montgomery, AL – AARP has released nonpartisan Voters’ Guides for the upcoming election on Tuesday, November 4. Alabama candidates for state-wide and national office have answered AARP’s questions about issues important to voters age 50+, including Social Security, Medicare, and Financial Security.

AARP has a 28-year tradition of providing nonpartisan voter education and voter engagement. “We’re proud to be part of this voter education and engagement work in Alabama,” said Candace Williams, AARP Alabama interim state director. “AARP does not endorse or financially support candidates or parties. We provide Voters’ Guides and encourage all Alabamians to learn about the candidates on the ballot and where they stand on important issues, and to vote for the candidates who best reflect their viewpoints.”

The AARP Voters’ Guides provide an opportunity for candidates to address those issues in their own words. The questions candidates were asked included:

• How would you protect Social Security for today’s seniors and strengthen it for future generations?
• How would you put Medicare on stronger financial ground and protect today’s seniors and future retirees from the burden of rising health costs?
• How would you help Americans save so they can secure their future and live independently as they age?

Alabama voters can view the 2014 Voters’ Guides for their location by going to www.aarp.org/yourvote.

AARP Alabama also sat down with Congressional District 6 candidates, Mark Lester (D) and Gary Palmer (R) to record Video Voters’ Guides for that race. Those videotaped interviews can be found on AARP Alabama’s YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/user/AARPAla.

About AARP
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of more than 38 million, that helps people turn their goals and dreams into real possibilities, strengthens communities and fights for the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare, employment and income security, retirement planning, affordable utilities and protection from financial abuse. We advocate for individuals in the marketplace by selecting products and services of high quality and value to carry the AARP name as well as help our members obtain discounts on a wide range of products, travel, and services. A trusted source for lifestyle tips, news and educational information, AARP produces AARP The Magazine, the world's largest circulation magazine; AARP Bulletin; www.aarp.org; AARP TV & Radio; AARP Books; and AARP en Español, a Spanish-language website addressing the interests and needs of Hispanics. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to political campaigns or candidates. The AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. AARP has staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Learn more at www.aarp.org.

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