Seniors’ Moment: America’s most Consistent Electorate Must Come out in Droves in Midterms
With the 2026 midterm elections fast approaching, the battle for control of Congress may well hinge on a demographic that most analysts already know turns out reliably: senior voters. In his latest commentary, Jeff Crouere, political commentator and talk show host, argues that older Americans — especially those enrolled in critical programs like Medicare Advantage — are poised to play a decisive role in maintaining Republican majorities in the House and Senate.
Crouere highlights that Americans aged 65 and older have some of the highest voter registration and turnout rates in the country, outpacing younger age groups by large margins. This isn’t just a statistic — it’s a political reality: historically, the party that best mobilizes and responds to senior concerns wins elections. With the GOP’s narrow hold on the House, every vote matters.
At the center of Crouere’s analysis is a policy flashpoint that could energize or depress turnout: the proposed federal funding levels for Medicare Advantage. The current CMS proposal would barely increase reimbursements for 2027, a move that analysts warn could shrink benefits and raise costs for tens of millions of seniors and people with disabilities.
Because seniors are renewing coverage just weeks before the midterms, any perception that Medicare Advantage is being “squeezed” could have real electoral consequences — potentially driving older voters to the polls with grievances in mind.
Crouere can break down why this group is not only politically powerful but also policy-driven, what messages resonate with them on healthcare and affordability, and why GOP candidates must act quickly to secure their support. He offers seasoned insight into how senior priorities — which often focus more on stability and security than volatility and novelty — will shape the political landscape this election cycle.
Jeff Crouere is available to unpack voter trends, healthcare policy impacts, and what candidates of both parties must understand about the electorate’s most dependable bloc.
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OPTIONAL Q&A:
- How will senior voters shape the outcome of the 2026 midterms in ways younger demographics simply can’t?
- Why do voters over 65 continue to outpace every other age group in turnout, and what does that mean for close House races?
- How could proposed changes to Medicare Advantage funding directly influence senior enthusiasm or backlash at the ballot box?
- Why are healthcare stability and affordability more powerful motivators for seniors than culture-war messaging?
- What mistakes do both parties routinely make when assuming senior voters are “locked in” or disengaged?
- How might dissatisfaction with CMS reimbursement decisions surface just weeks before Election Day?
- Why do seniors tend to reward candidates who focus on predictability and security over political theatrics?
- What must GOP candidates do now to avoid underestimating the most reliable voting bloc in American politics?
ABOUT JEFF CROUERE…
Jeff Crouere is a popular political analyst, columnist and radio and television personality. Since January of 1999, he has been the host of Ringside Politics, an award-winning radio program in New Orleans dedicated to examining the top issues of the day on the local, state, national and international levels. The radio show airs weekdays from 7-9 a.m. & 6-7 p.m. CT on WGSO 990-AM, Wgso.com and the “Mixlr” Radio App.
After previously serving as Program Director, in April of 2024, Crouere was named President and General Manager of WGSO Radio, a news/talk station that has been serving the Greater New Orleans area for 78 years.
The television version of Ringside Politics airs nationally on Saturdays at Noon CT on Real America’s Voice TV Network, which can be seen on Pluto Channel 240, Dish Network Channel 219, the Roku Channel, all the platforms associated with the America’s Voice app, as well as Americas Voice. News and Samsung TV Plus Channel 1029.
On his programs, Crouere offers listeners political debate, commentary, and analysis. He explores critical issues from every point of view with a wide variety of interesting callers. In his 25 years on the radio, he has taken over 100,000 phone calls from listeners in every state in the nation.
Crouere has also interviewed 25,000 guests representing all political viewpoints discussing a wide variety of fascinating topics. These guests have included politicians such as former President George W. Bush, former Vice President Mike Pence, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, former Vice President Dan Quayle, the late U.S. Senator John McCain, U.S. Senator Rand Paul, among many others. His guests have also included scientists, doctors, reporters, community activists, authors, celebrities, musicians, economists, and business leaders, as well as plenty of other contributors who have helped make his show so successful.
He is the author of America’s Last Chance and writes regular political analysis columns and editorials for a select number of print and on-line publications, including The Hayride.com, Townhall.com, Canada Free Press, the Bogalusa Daily News, ResisttheMainstream.com and the Crowley Post-Signal.
Every two months, Crouere hosts a local version of “Politically Incorrect” at the Quarter View Restaurant in Metairie called Politics with a Punch which includes a panel of comedians, politicians, media personalities, and news makers.
He has held many leadership positions in the Louisiana Republican Party, including Deputy Chairman and Executive Director. In March of 2009, he founded the Northshore Tea Party, which has sponsored over a dozen popular citizen rallies attracting presidential candidates like Herman Cain, Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum as well as over 10,000 attendees.
As a commentator and analyst, Crouere has been interviewed for his perspective by the Washington Post, the New York Times and national cable television networks such as Fox News, Newsmax, CNN, CNN Headline News, CNBC, and MSNBC.
He provides regular commentaries on the Jeff Crouere YouTube channel and on www.Crouere.net
To schedule an interview with Crouere, email Bookings@SpecialGuests.com or call / text 512-966-0983
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