Older voters could play a decisive role in Wisconsin’s November 3 midterm elections.
A new AARP Wisconsin survey finds that one in five voters age 50 and older remain undecided in the state’s most competitive congressional districts.
The survey identifies rising living costs, Social Security, Medicare and taxes as major concerns.
Eighty-five percent of those surveyed say they are more likely to support candidates who protect Social Security from cuts.
Caregiving is another important issue. Nearly half of older voters say they currently provide, or have provided, care for a family member.
And nearly 80 percent say they would be more likely to support candidates offering tax credits for unpaid family caregivers.
AARP estimates Wisconsin’s one million family caregivers provide about 11 billion dollars in unpaid care each year.
The organization says these concerns cross party lines, giving candidates an opportunity to find bipartisan solutions on affordability, retirement security and family caregiving.