Caregiving costs emerge as midterm election issue, survey finds
AARP poll shows strong support among older voters for candidates backing caregiver tax credits
A new AARP survey suggests that caregiving costs could be a decisive issue in the 2026 midterm elections, with 77% of likely voters aged 50 and older in 43 competitive districts saying they would be more likely to support candidates who advocate for a tax credit for unpaid family caregivers.