AARP Nevada released key findings from a 2022 election survey showing candidates should pay close attention to Nevadans aged 50 and older, with issues such as inflation, taxes, Social Security, and Medicare top of mind for these voters.

Nevada residents 50+ are a crucial voting bloc, consistently showing up to the polls and making a key difference in election outcomes in Nevada. In the state’s 2018 mid-term elections, the 50+ made up 60 percent of the electorate.

“Nevada voters 50 and older are a critical voting demographic that all candidates are competing for in this midterm election,” said Maria Moore, State Director, of AARP Nevada. “With the price of necessities like groceries, gas, and housing so high, Nevada residents want their leaders to provide solutions to inflation and the rising cost of living. The message is clear, if candidates want to win, they should pay attention to the issues that matter to Nevadans 50-plus.”

The survey found: • A significant majority (75 percent) think the country is headed in the wrong direction, while 62 percent think the same about the direction of the state. • 65 percent of voters overall say they are worried about their personal financial situation. • A large majority (84 percent) of voters 50+ say they are extremely motivated to vote in November’s election. The Senate race is a dead heat at 44 percent.