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ELECTION 2020
ELECTIONS
KFF/Cook Political Report Blue Wall Voices Project
A year ahead of the 2020 presidential election, President Trump is the biggest defining factor for voters in Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin – more often in a negative than a positive direction, finds a new partnership survey from KFF and The Cook Political Report.
prescription drug polling
Latest Polling 58%
of Americans report currently taking at least one prescription medicine. (October 2019)
35%
of those taking 4 or more prescription drugs say they have a difficult time affording prescription medication. (February 2019)
27%
of Americans — or 1 in 4 — say they take four or more prescription drugs. (October 2019)
29%
say they did not take prescription medication as directed because of the cost. (February 2019)
- Tracking Poll
Majorities Favor Policy Action to Lower Drug Prices
Large majorities across parties favor a range of actions to lower drug prices, including government negotiations with drug makers, though common counterarguments can dampen support. - PUBLIC HEALTH
Data Note: Public Views on Vaping and E-Cigarettes
This poll finds about half of the public supports a ban on e-cigarettes, though most young adults are opposed. It also examines knowledge related to lung injuries linked to vaping and regulatory efforts. - Washington Post PartNERSHIP
KFF/Post Climate Change Survey of Adults and Teenagers
This survey probes Americans’ views about climate change and willingness to accept trade-offs to address it. A teen survey explores their views of its impact on their generation.
OTHER TOPICS
- HIV in the U.S.
Knowledge about HIV Prevention and Treatment
This poll explores attitudes towards, and experiences with, HIV/AIDS in light of President Trump’s plan to significantly reduce new HIV infections in the U.S. - Health Costs
Americans’ Challenges with Health Care Costs
This data note summarizes the most recent Kaiser Family Foundation polling on the public’s experiences with and worries about health care costs. - reproductive health
Public Opinion and Knowledge on Reproductive Health Policy
Examining the public’s attitudes toward different facets of reproductive health care in light of recent Trump administration policy changes. - medicare
Data Note: Prescription Drugs and Older Adults
This data note explores the attitudes and experiences of older adults, ages 65 and up, when it comes to prescription drugs and related policy proposals being discussed.
the essentials
- tracking poll
Health Tracking Poll
Our signature survey project provides up-to-date data on the public’s health care views, knowledge, and experiences. - interactive
Poll Question Finder
Search all KFF polls since 1992 by keyword and date to find full question wording and results.
- affordable care act
Views of the ACA
This interactive captures trends in the public’s views of the ACA since 2010 for different demographic groups. - polling
Transparency Initiative
KFF is a charter member of the American Association of Public Opinion Researchers’ transparency initiative. - Charts & Slides
Polling Chart Collections
From single payer to prescription drugs to women’s health, polling chart packs assemble our recent polling on a variety of topics.