AARP advises voters to remember that the ballot on August 16 will contain both a primary election and a special election.
The special election will only have 3 candidates, who can be ranked. “It’s highly recommended, from our perspective, that all voters be familiar with the format for the ranked choice voting election happening, again, both on August 16, but then also in the general election on November 8,” Severin explained.Voters are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the grid system used for ranked choice voting.
Meanwhile, redistricting from the 2020 US Census results have changed some voters’ districts and polling locations. “We just want voters to be aware of that and to ensure that they know where their polling place will be when election day comes.” AARP has heard from voters 50 years and older about which issues are key for them in the upcoming elections.
These topics include affordable and accessible housing, support for family caregivers, and fuel prices. The organization does not endorse candidates. “AARP is a completely nonpartisan organization, and so the information that we are providing is purely to help voters, particularly the 50 plus, ensure that they are empowered to make their voices heard.”The voter guide can be foundAnd the organization is preparing a ranked-choice voting guide, which when completed will also be on their
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