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Measles is back — and becoming a midterm liability for Republicans

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Measles outbreak becomes midterm liability for Republicans as cases surge in US

A measles outbreak in the United States is emerging as a political issue for Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, with the CDC deploying disease experts to Pennsylvania and infectious disease specialists projecting up to 6,500 cases by year's end amid growing vaccine skepticism.

Oct 17, 2026·4 sourcesRepublican Party politics2026 U.S. midterm elections
Measles outbreak becomes midterm liability for Republicans as cases surge in US
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