2026 U.S. midterm elections stories

Oct 6, 2026

Support for Medicare for All reaches 66% in new KFF poll ahead of 2026 midterms

A KFF Health Tracking Poll finds that two-thirds of U.S. adults now support a national health plan, the highest level since 2016, as health care costs tie with gas prices as voters' top midterm concerns. The poll also shows Democrats hold a clear advantage over Republicans on voter trust regarding health care and cost of living issues.

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▪The KFF poll released on October 6, 2026, shows that voters trust Democrats over Republicans on addressing healthcare costs by a 42% to 22% margin, an increase from the 37% to 26% margin in April 2026.
▪According to the KFF poll released on October 6, 2026, support for Medicare for All drops to 52% if the plan eliminates private health insurance companies, compared to 37% in October 2020.
▪Representative Pramila Jayapal introduced the Medicare for All Act in April 2025 with 117 House Democratic co-sponsors, which was opposed by Republican lawmakers who argued it was too radical.

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Healthcare costs1 Public opinion polling1 U.S. domestic politics1 U.S. healthcare policy1

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