Voters

AARP is proud to be nonpartisan, neither supporting nor opposing political candidates or political parties at any level of government. AARP also has a long history of advocating for voting rights. In fact, older folks are historically the most likely to register and vote.

Make sure your vote counts! Have you requested your absentee ballot yet?

Starting this year, the state is moving toward an all-mail/absentee elections. The big change will be in effect for the Aug. 8 primary and the Nov. 3 general election.

A new, nonpartisan online resource compiles election information on all the candidate positions.

On April 30, 2020, AARP Connecticut State Director Nora Duncan sent the letter below to Governor Ned Lamont strongly recommending immediate actions related to the August 11, 2020, and November 3, 2020, elections that will provide Connecticut’s older adults and those at most risk from COVID-19 access to voting while ensuring their health protection.

By Mark Niesse, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

AARP Virginia April 7 Letter to Governor Northam

In light of recent changes for in-person voting due to the Coronavirus pandemic, AARP Ohio wants to make sure you have all the information you need to exercise your right to vote. Read our step-by-step guide to Ohio's temporary vote-by-mail process.

AARP is concerned about the impact of COVID-19 and voter participation in Election 2020. AARP sent this letter to leaders of the North Carolina General Assembly.

ATLANTA—AARP Georgia released the following statement today in response to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s decision to send absentee ballot request forms to voters in advance of the state’s primary election. Said Debra Tyler-Horton, AARP Georgia State Director: