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Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering Democratic campaigns
Democrats emphasize health affordability and link premium spikes to Republican policies, with $12 million spent on ads since early 2025, aiming to regain voter support in 2026.
- Democrats are centralizing rising health care costs in 2026, filming spots outside hospitals and running ads while Unrig Our Economy has spent more than $12 million on health ads.
- Policy changes that let enhanced ACA tax credits lapse prompted Democrats to escalate, including a government shutdown, as Republicans last year cut about $1 trillion and declined to extend COVID-era ACA subsidies.
- Candidates are highlighting personal stories of rising bills, citing a $200 ACA premium jump and an individual with a $520-a-month ACA policy, while KFF polling shows a third of adults are `very worried` about health costs.
- GOP strategists defend votes as reining in health spending; `Ron Bonjean warned the issue will remain his party's Achilles' heel` until leaders draft realistic proposals, while Democrats say `Republicans own it now`.
- Recent federal data shows about 14% fewer Georgians enrolled in 2026 plans, and Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia will highlight affordability at a Saturday suburban Atlanta rally.
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Health costs are fueling voter stress — and Democratic campaigns
Democrats are focusing on health care in the midterm elections, highlighting it as a key issue. Republicans have cut Medicaid through new work requirements and declined to extend COVID-era subsidies, leading to increased costs for Affordable Care Act plans.
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