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WFEA’s September Monthly Roundtable: Grassroots Voter Engagement and Candidate Education with AARP NH
WFEA’s September Monthly Roundtable: Grassroots Voter Engagement and Candidate Education with AARP NH

September’s Monthly Roundtable on WFEA’s The Morning Update, host Jeff Chidester is joined by seasoned AARP New Hampshire volunteer leaders Mary Roberge , Stephanye Schuyler, and  Christina FitzPatrick, State Director, AARP New Hampshire, for an in-depth conversation on nonpartisan voter engagement and candidate outreach.

During this roundtable, Christina, Mary, and Stephanye share insights from years of grassroots volunteering, discussing how AARP works across the state to inform voters, elevate key policy priorities, and hold candidates accountable:

  • The Core Mission: Why AARP gets actively involved in nonpartisan election work every cycle, and what the organization strives to achieve for Granite Staters voters.
  • Engaging Candidates: How AARP volunteers connect directly with candidates for governor and Congress to educate them on vital issues like Social Security, Medicare, caregiving, and economic affordability.
  • Educating the Public: The tools and resources AARP provides to ensure voters know how to successfully navigate the voting process and evaluate candidate positions on major policy issues.
  • Polling & Voter Trends: Highlights from recent AARP state polling regarding the concerns, priorities, and voting behavior of 50+ voters in New Hampshire.
  • Looking Ahead: A preview of how AARP shows up during the presidential primary cycle and a look back at recent voter education discussions around emerging topics like AI in elections.

For more information on upcoming local events or to check state voter resources, visit AARP New Hampshire and access candidate and voting guides via AARP NH Votes.

 

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