Voter's Guide Cuts Campaign Clutter in State Senate Race

Senator McConnell and Secretary Grimes Focus of New Voters' Guide on Kentuckians’ Financial Security

Kentucky  Voters at 134th Fancy Farm Picnic first in state to receive 2014 Voters' Guide delivering an “in their own words” look at how the candidates compare on Health and Financial Security issues.

AARP Kentucky is taking its 2014 2014_KY_Senate_Voter_Guide_FINAL_7-27-14 on the campaign trail to Kentuckians at the “unofficial kick-off” for political campaigns at 134^th Fancy Farm Picnic. The guide focuses on where Senator Mitch McConnell and Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes stand on critical pocketbook issues for Kentuckians age 50+.  AARP volunteers and staff will distribute the guide at the Fancy Farm Picnic held on the grounds of St. Jerome Church in Graves County.

As part of AARP voter engagement, the guide is one tool to help Kentuckians get the facts they need to choose their candidate on Election Day. These non-partisan guides deliver a breakdown of candidates’ positions on issues of most importance to Kentuckians based on information taken from their campaigns, media reports and publicly available information.

This year the Voters’ Guides focus on financial security for Baby Boomers, retired Kentuckians as well as future generations - specifically Social Security, Medicare, and Financial Security.

AARP has collected candidates’ public statements on how they would: protect and strengthen Social Security; strengthen Medicare and protect against rising health costs; and help Americans save so they can secure their future.

“For over 28 years, AARP has worked to make sure that candidates address the issues important to older voters and that these voters had the information to decide who best represents them when they head to the polls,” said AARP Kentucky State Director Ron Bridges.

AARP does not support or oppose any political candidates and does not contribute money to political action committees, campaigns or super PACs.

The 2014 Kentucky Senate Voter's Guide will be available online in mid-August, www.aarp.org/yourvote

About AARP:

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of nearly 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