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Ohio voters 50 and older are the most committed age group for voting in the 2024 election and appear to be on track to decide the upcoming federal and state elections, according to new AARP research.
With key races in Ohio showing close numbers, candidates have an opportunity to win the support of these voters over the coming months by addressing their top issues.
While rising prices and immigration are top issues for voters in Ohio, between three- and four-fifths of voters 50-plus say Social Security, Medicare, policies that help people remain in their homes as they age, and prescription drug prices, are all extremely or very important issues they will consider when deciding how to vote.
Moreover, Ohio 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 Ohio. The firms interviewed 1,384 likely voters, which includes a statewide representative sample of 600 likely voters, an oversample of 464 likely voters age 50 and older, and an additional oversample of 320 Black likely voters age 50 and older. The survey was fielded July 23–28, 2024. The interviews were conducted via live interviewer on landline (25%) and cellphone (35%), as well as SMS to web (40%). The sample was randomly drawn from the Ohio voter list.
For more information, please contact Kate Bridges at kbridges@aarp.org. For media inquiries, contact External Relations at media@aarp.org.
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