Press Releases

• Retiree Group Endorses Jill Schupp for U.S. House

  September 24, 2020: Cites Commitment to Expanding and Protecting Earned Social Security and Medicare Benefits Ballwin, MO - Members of the Alliance for Retired Americans proudly announced their endorsement of Jill Schupp for election to the U.S. House of Representativ...Read more >

• North Carolina Alliance for Retired Americans Reaches Agreement with State to Make Voting Easier During COVID-19 Pandemic

  September 22, 2020: Raleigh – Older voters throughout North Carolina will be able to vote more easily in November as a result of a significant voting rights agreement between the North Carolina Alliance for Retired Americans and the State of North Carolina being filed...Read more >

• Michigan Court Rules in Favor of Retiree Demands for Mail Ballots

  September 18, 2020: In a significant development in the fight to protect the civil rights of millions of older Michigan voters, the Michigan Court of Claims ruled that any ballot postmarked by November 2, but not received until November 17 will be counted. The ruling ca...Read more >

• Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Retiree Demands for Mail Ballots

  September 17, 2020: HARRISBURG – In a significant development in the fight to protect the civil rights of millions of older Pennsylvania voters, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court today ruled that any ballot that is postmarked by election day must count if it is received ...Read more >

• Retiree Group Endorses Rita Hart for U.S. House

  September 16, 2020:  Cites Commitment to Expanding and Protecting Earned Social Security and Medicare Benefits Davenport, IA - Members of the Alliance for Retired Americans proudly announced their endorsement of Rita Hart for election to the U.S. House of Representati...Read more >

• Retirees Endorse Dr. Kim Schrier for Re-Election in WA-08 Congressional District

  September 15, 2020: “Senior Champion” is an essential voice for Washington’s retirees in Congress Auburn, WA. -  Today, members of the Alliance for Retired Americans proudly announced their endorsement of Dr. Kim Schrier for re-election. Congresswoman Schrier cu...Read more >

• Documentary on Florida Voting Premieres on Thursday; Film Features Several Alliance Members

  September 10, 2020: Washington, DC - A new short film, “Safe and Easy: Vote By Mail in Florida,” featuring four Florida Alliance for Retired Americans members, premiered today online. The documentary was produced by Brave New Films and will be available to watch for...Read more >

• Wisconsin Retirees Horrified by Senseless Shootings

  August 27, 2020: For Immediate Release Statement of Gary Mitchell, President of the Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans, regarding continued violence in Kenosha: “The Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans remains shocked and horrified about a Kenosha ...Read more >

• Trump Campaign and Republican Party Will Not Appeal Minnesota Voting Rights Settlement

  August 18, 2020: Voters Can Vote by Mail Without a Witness Signature; Receipt Deadline Extended by One Week ST. PAUL, MN – The Republican National Committee and the Trump for President campaign today agreed not to appeal a settlement reached by the Alliance for R...Read more >

• Retirees Mark Social Security’s 85th Anniversary with Jill Biden and Retiree Leaders Across the Country

  August 14, 2020: Retirees are commemorating the 85th anniversary of Social Security on Friday with a virtual event featuring Jill Biden, Rep. Jan Schakowsky, actor Louis Gossett Jr., Alliance President Robert Roach, Jr. and three Alliance members with personal storie...Read more >