Healthcare costs remain one of voters’ top economic concerns heading into the election. An Oct. 6 KFF Health Tracking Poll finds that 6 in 10 voters say they’re worried about affording healthcare, while nearly half say the cost of healthcare is extremely important for candidates to address.
As in previous election cycles, 2026 candidates are framing healthcare issues with a populist message: The problem isn’t just whether Americans can access healthcare, but whether they can afford it — and who benefits from those high costs.
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