Poll: Trump leads Biden among older voters as age affects both campaigns.
Seniors’ Voter Turnout: A Key Factor in the 2024 Presidential Election
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. And in the upcoming 2024 election, age will once again play a major role if a rematch occurs between the oldest candidates, President Joe Biden, 80, and former President Donald Trump, 77.Biden and Trump were neck and neck among older voters, with 45% supporting Biden and 46% supporting Trump, according to a poll conducted by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).
The Power of Voters 50-Plus
“Voters 50-plus are the key to winning and losing elections — and they show up,” emphasized John Anzalone, a veteran Democratic pollster from Impact Research.
While seniors aged 65 and older have not typically favored Democratic presidential candidates since Al Gore in 2000, Biden surprisingly performed well among older voters in the 2020 election. Trump narrowly led over Biden among older voters, but Biden secured a significant lead among voters under 30, with a margin of over 20 points, according to the Pew Research Center.
“We know that voters age 50-plus will make up the majority of the electorate in 2024,” stated Nancy LeaMond, AARP executive vice president and chief advocacy and engagement officer. “The fact that this group is divided shows that no one running for office should take them for granted or write them off. Candidates who want to win need to connect with them and address their concerns.”
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Concerns About Biden’s Age
Voters have expressed concerns about Biden’s age. According to a USA TODAY/Suffolk University poll, 37% of Democratic and independent voters believe Biden’s age makes them less likely to vote for him. Additionally, a Yahoo News/YouGov poll revealed that a majority of people believe a president can be too old to hold office.
Republican Favorability Among Older Voters
Older voters continue to lean towards the Republican Party, with 48% of voters aged 50-plus expressing a preference for a GOP candidate, compared to 40% supporting a Democratic candidate. Among the age range of 50 to 64, 52% support a GOP candidate, while only 35% support Democrats. However, overall, voters narrowly favor Democrats over Republicans, with a margin of 46% to 43%.
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