To: STATE EDITORS

Contact: Gerardo Cardenas, +1-312-458-3609, or Heather Underwood +1-312-458-3623, both of AARP Illinois

AARP On-Line Congressional Voter Guides Focus on Where Candidates Stand on Social Security & Health Care

CHICAGO, Oct. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- WithElection Day just weeks away, AARP has a simple message for Illinois voters: Get the facts before you hit the polls. As part of AARPs voter education efforts voter guides are available on-line for every Congressional race in the state. AARP is urging its 1.8 million Illinois members to find out where the candidates stand on key issues. The guides are available on-line at www.aarp.org/il.

AARP is working to ensure that Illinois voters have the facts they need to make the decision that is right for them, said Bob Gallo, AARP Illinois State Director. Health care and financial security are issues that are important to not only AARP members, but to Illinois residents of all ages.

AARPs voter outreach efforts in Illinois include candidate debates, community educational events, and on-line voter guides efforts. The voter guides provide AARPs and the candidates positions on key issues such as the future of Social Security, affordable health care and financial security.

Weve asked the candidates where they stand and now we are working to educate our members and the public about their answers, added Gallo.

Older Americans vote in greater proportion than any other age group in state legislative, Congressional and Presidential races. AARPs efforts focus on informing and educating all voters as well as encouraging them to vote. AARP is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, and does not endorse political candidates, or contribute money to political parties or political candidates campaigns.

SOURCE AARP Illinois

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