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Nearly half of registered voters (47%) say it is “extremely important” for candidates in the 2026 midterm elections to talk about health care costs, second only to the cost of living (62%).
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Nearly half of registered voters (47%) say it is “extremely important” for candidates in the 2026 midterm elections to talk about health care costs, second only to the cost of living (62%).
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