AARP Urges Election Participation

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The November election could be pivotal for Michigan’s future, and a new effort is encouraging all Michiganders to make their voices heard. AARP of Michigan is kicking off its Be the Difference campaign to engage more voters in the midterms. Manager of advocacy for AARP Michigan Lisa Dedden Cooper tells us they’ll be talking about key issues and educating voters about registration and absentee ballot information.

Say they’re a family caregiver and they’re not going to be able to get to the polls. We want them to know how they get an absentee voter ballot. We want to make sure that people in Michigan are prepared and informed so that they are able to exercise their constitutional right to vote.”

Besides Michigan’s gubernatorial race, there are key legislative positions up for grabs including all state House and Senate seats. Additionally, all 14 Congressional seats are open for the state, along with one for U.S. senator.