Voters

Voters express widespread support for paid family leave and a tax credit for caregivers

Association also expanding multi-platform voter engagement efforts

The gubernatorial candidates answer questions about long-term care, prescription drug costs, family caregiving and COVID-19

New survey finds nearly half of Virginia voters of all ages struggle with student debt

Likely voters in Virginia experience student debt challenges and support measures to make higher education more affordable.

New survey finds nearly two-thirds of likely voters worry about paying for needed medications

New Survey Release: August 26, 2021

“Virginia voters are the real losers here,” said AARP Virginia State Director Jim Dau. “AARP Virginia will continue to be active during this election season, providing voters with information they need to cast their ballots, as well as informing them how they can vote safely during the pandemic.”

AARP Virginia is encouraging Republican gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin to participate in The People’s Debate. Response is needed by Friday to proceed with the debate,

RICHMOND, VA – The Virginia Department of Elections announces several upcoming deadlines for voters wishing to vote absentee in the November 3, 2020 General Election. The last day to request an absentee ballot is Friday, October 23, 2020 at 5pm. Absentee ballots returned by mail must be postmarked by Election Day, November 3, 2020 and received by the local voter registration office by noon on Friday, November 6, 2020. Voters can also drop off their marked and sealed ballots at their general registrar’s office or polling place up to 7 p.m. on Election Day.