Voters 50+: Our Voices Decide

Use Your Power to Decide the 2022 Election

Americans 50+ are our nation’s most powerful voters – and you will be the deciders in the 2022 elections. The District of Columbia’s November 8 general election is happening sooner than you think and it will determine the next mayor, attorney general, D.C. City Council members, the D.C. delegate to Congress and other citywide offices.

Voters ages 50+ share familiar challenges and need candidates who will acknowledge and act upon their day-to-day issues. To help those 50+ make their decision, AARP DC has called on the candidates to propose solutions to address the challenges facing seniors and encourage voters 50+ to use their civic power in the 2022 November election.

Our elected officials must address issues important to the District, including: implementing policies and strategies to ensure that no District senior goes without a nutritious meals; developing and executing a strong infrastructure plan; ensuring District residents can stay in their communities as they age; put forth policies to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in access to affordable, high-quality health care and; ensure the District has policies to meet the health and long-term care needs of LGBTQ+ older people including older people living with HIV.

To help ensure your voice is heard in the voting booth, Washington, DC, and the Board of Elections have made it easy to cast your ballot, with same-day voter registration and no-excuse mail-in ballots sent to all registered voters. Here is some essential information:

• The registration deadline for the general election is October 18. You can also register in person the day of the election.

• Mail-in balloting: All active, registered voters will receive a no-excuse mail-in ballot prior to the general election. You can return the ballot by mail or place it in a secure drop box located around the District.

• Early in-person voting: Early voting runs from Oct. 28 to Nov. 7. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. An updated list of early vote centers will be posted on the Board of Elections website as Election Day nears.

• In-person voting on Election Day: The final day to cast your ballot is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Find your polling place online at the DC Board of Elections website (https://dcboe.org/).

People 50+ are our nation’s most powerful voters – and you will be the deciders in the 2022 elections here in the District and nationwide. Your voices decide. Your voices matter. But your voices will not be heard if you do not vote.

Make the commitment now to be a Decider. Be the person who is committed to voting and holding elected leaders accountable. AARP DC is providing all voters 50+ in the District with accurate, up-to-date voting information to help you understand your options when it comes to how, when and where to cast your ballot.

Everything you need to know to vote in the DC general election can be found online at www.aarp.org/dcvotes. Be a Decider and vote. Our future depends on it.