Our Social Security is on the line this election. In Maine, 95% of retired residents, age 65-plus, receive Social Security benefits, and more than 360,000 individuals collect Social Security. I hope voters will keep Social Security in mind this election season.
Mainers rely heavily, even entirely, on their Social Security benefits. A recent AARP survey of voters 50 and older shows that 90% think that Social Security is very important to people’s financial security in retirement. If Washington doesn’t take action, in 10 years, Social Security could be cut by 20%.
A cut to Social Security can have effects no matter our age. It’s time for both parties in Congress to come together and agree on a solution to fix the Social Security shortfall. Let’s ask candidates important questions this election season such as: Do they see a path in Congress for a bipartisan solution to protect Social Security?
Erica Magnus
Windham
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