Statement from AARP Virginia Concerning Political Ad Mentioning AARP

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A political ad that mentions AARP is currently being broadcast in Virginia.  AARP did not authorize the political ad and we did not participate in its production.

 

AARP does not endorse candidates or make contributions to political campaigns or candidates.  We have a proud 32-year history of non-partisan voter engagement, providing voters with information on where the candidates stand on issues important to our members and their families, so they can make their own decisions on Election Day.

 

We urge all candidates to address voters’ concerns on issues such as Medicare, Social Security, prescription drugs, and health care costs. We also encourage our members and all Virginians to ask questions so they understand where the candidates stand on these and other important issues and choose the candidates that best reflect their views and values.

AARP is asking all voters to sign the pledge at aarp.org/vote, be the difference in this election, and vote.

 

To learn more about how AARP is working in your community, visit our website, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

With more than one million members in Virginia, AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With nearly 38 million members and offices in every state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, AARP works to strengthen communities and advocate for what matters most to families with a focus on health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation's largest circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org or follow @AARP and @AARPadvocates on social media.