Voters

The AARP offices in Minnesota and North Dakota are teaming up in August to host a forum on Social Security and the economic power of the 50-plus demographic. The event is one of several ways AARP Minnesota is working to raise awareness about the need to shore up Social Security's finances.

Minnesota’s primary election is Tuesday, Aug. 13, and voters should be aware of recent changes to voting processes. Among them:

Minnesota: Encuentra información sobre las fechas de las próximas elecciones, fechas límite para registrarte y las distintas opciones para votar, como el voto por correo, adelantado o cómo ejercer tu derecho cuando tienes una discapacidad.

Minnesota: Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and options for voting, such as voting by mail, early voting or voting with a disability.

In 2023, the Minnesota Legislature passed a law directing the Secretary of State to conduct a study of issues related to voter engagement, education, and improvements to the election system. A survey on voting in Minnesota is the first opportunity for the public to provide input on whether they vote, where they get information about how to vote, barriers they face when voting, and other items. The Office of the Secretary of State (OSS) asked Management Analysis and Development (MAD) to conduct this survey to gather initial public input and comment on what works well for voters in Minnesota, what barriers voters face, and what improvements could be made to the voting process.

Advocating for what is important to our members and giving you a voice at the state and federal levels is a priority for AARP Minnesota. Your voice matters. We work with local organizations and town and city officials on making our communities more livable and greater places to age with dignity and purpose.

Are candidates listening to voters 50+? Do they understand their concerns?

This fall, candidates are taking to the stage trail to discuss critical issues facing our state and country in debates and forums. Debates and forums are more fun to watch with friends – host a watch party either in-person or virtually!

Questions to ask candidates:

Americans 50+ are our nation's most powerful voters - and they will be the deciders in the 2022 elections. Voters across the country will be faced with new voting rules and may have to cast their ballots in a different polling place than they have before.