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Michigan voters 50 and older are the most committed age group for voting in the 2024 election and appear to be on track to be deciders in the upcoming federal and state elections, according to new AARP research.
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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are tied in the head-to-head ballot among Michigan voters. With key races showing close numbers, candidates have an opportunity to win the support of these voters over the coming months by addressing their top issues.
While immigration and rising prices are top issues for voters in Michigan, between two-thirds and four-fifths of voters 50-plus say Social Security, Medicare, policies that help people remain in their homes as they age, cost of utilities, and prescription drug prices are all extremely or very important issues they will consider when deciding how to vote.
Moreover, Michigan voters 50-plus say they would be more likely to vote for candidates who commit to protecting Social Security and supporting family caregivers.
Methodology
AARP commissioned the bipartisan polling team of Fabrizio Ward (R) & Impact Research (D) to conduct a survey of voters in Michigan. The firms interviewed 1,382 likely voters, which includes a statewide representative sample of 600 likely voters, an oversample of 470 likely voters 50 and older, and an additional oversample of 312 Black likely voters 50 and older. The survey was conducted August 7–11, 2024 via live interviewer on landline (25%) and cellphone (37%), as well as SMS to web (38%). The sample was randomly drawn from the Michigan voter list.
For more information, please contact Kate Bridges at kbridges@aarp.org. For media inquiries, contact External Relations at media@aarp.org.