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10 of 324 Results - ## [A Preview of the Role Health Care May Play in the 2026 Election](https://www.kff.org/public-opinion/a-preview-of-the-role-health-care-may-play-in-the-2026-election/) Apr 2, 2026 Issue Brief Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, this KFF issue brief examines the role health care has played in previous elections and what that may suggest about its potential role in 2026. KFF polls have consistently found that the cost of health care is an important part of voters’ economic concerns. - ## [The New Ideas Conundrum in Health Policy](https://www.kff.org/from-drew-altman/the-new-ideas-conundrum-in-health-policy/) Apr 1, 2026 From Drew Altman In a new column, President and CEO Dr. Drew Altman writes about the "conundrum of health policy ideas" facing Democrats searching for new proposals because of competing, and complex, priorities: rebuilding Medicaid and the ACA after trillion-dollar cuts, reconstructing federal health agencies, and tackling underlying health care costs, when candidates want simple ideas they can campaign on and voters want their costs to come down. - ## [The Midterms Lurk Behind Every Health Policy Move Now](https://www.kff.org/from-drew-altman/the-midterms-lurk-behind-every-health-policy-move-now/) Feb 26, 2026 From Drew Altman In his latest column, President and CEO Dr. Drew Altman discusses how midterm political strategy will shape health policy in 2026, focusing on recent moves by President Trump. He writes: “Democrats start out with a significant advantage on health in the midterms, but rather than cut and run to other issues, Trump wants Republicans to try to erode that advantage where they can.” - ## [KFF Health Tracking Poll: Health Care Costs, Expiring ACA Tax Credits, and the 2026 Midterms](https://www.kff.org/public-opinion/kff-health-tracking-poll-health-care-costs-expiring-aca-tax-credits-and-the-2026-midterms/) Jan 29, 2026 Poll Finding Looking ahead to the midterm elections, health care costs are the public’s top economic concern, and many voters say the issue will have a major impact on their vote. On health care issues, including the cost of health care, voters currently trust Democrats more than Republicans, though neither party has an advantage on addressing the overall cost of living. Following the expiration of the ACA enhanced tax credits, two-thirds of the public say Congress did the “wrong thing” by not extending them. - ## [Health Policy in 2026](https://www.kff.org/from-drew-altman/health-policy-in-2026/) Dec 8, 2025 From Drew Altman In a new column, President and CEO Dr. Drew Altman forecasts eight things to look for in health policy in 2026. “First and foremost,” he writes, “is the role health care affordability will play in the midterms.” And, he notes: “The average cost of a family policy for employers could approach \$30,000 and cost sharing and deductibles will rise again after plateauing for several years.” - ## [As the 2026 Election Takes Shape, Health Care Is Becoming an Economic Issue for US Voters](https://www.kff.org/elections/as-the-2026-election-takes-shape-health-care-is-becoming-an-economic-issue-for-us-voters/) Nov 25, 2025 Perspective In this JAMA Viewpoints column, KFF's Drew Altman, Ashley Kirzinger and Mollyann Brodie explore the power of health care affordability as an economic issue, how it has played out in recent election cycles, and the implications for the 2026 midterm elections. - ## [KFF/New York Times 2025 Survey of Immigrants: Political Implications of Immigrant Voters’ Views on Immigration Enforcement](https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/kff-new-york-times-2025-survey-of-immigrants-political-implications-of-immigrant-voters-views-on-immigration-enforcement/) Nov 18, 2025 Poll Finding Most immigrant voters disapprove of President Trump’s handling of immigration, including large majorities who disapprove of policies like “third country” deportations and efforts to end birthright citizenship. These views may have implications for future elections, as six in ten immigrant voters say the administration’s immigration enforcement actions have had an impact on which political party they support. - ## [What the Election Results Tell Us about the Economy and Health Care Costs](https://www.kff.org/quick-take/what-the-election-results-tell-us-about-the-economy-and-health-care-costs/) Nov 5, 2025 Quick Take After Tuesday's elections, it is becoming increasingly difficult to disentangle concerns about the economy and concerns about health care as costs become the most pressing health care issue for voters. - ## [The Politics of Health Care and Elections](https://www.kff.org/elections/health-policy-101-the-politics-of-health-care-and-elections/) Oct 3, 2025 Feature This Health Policy 101 chapter explores how health policy in the U.S. is linked to politics, with the direction of policy influenced by who is in power. Health care is often a major issue in political campaigns, and the chapter examines its potential role in elections, with a focus on current health issues that could impact the next election. - ## [KFF Survey of Immigrants: Views and Experiences in the Early Days of President Trump’s Second Term](https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/kff-survey-of-immigrants-views-and-experiences-in-the-early-days-of-president-trumps-second-term/) May 8, 2025 Poll Finding The latest KFF Survey of Immigrants finds that immigrants’ worries about detention or deportation have risen sharply since 2023, even among lawfully present immigrants and naturalized citizens. This poll finding includes new insights about immigrants’ attitudes and experiences during the early days of President Trump’s second term. ## Posts pagination 1 [2](https://www.kff.org/topic/elections/page/2/) … [33](https://www.kff.org/topic/elections/page/33/) - [Policy Research](https://www.kff.org/policy-research/) - [Polling](https://www.kff.org/topic/public-opinion) - [Health News](https://www.kffhealthnews.org/) About Us - [Conference Centers](https://www.kff.org/about-us/conference-centers/) - [Join Our Team](https://www.kff.org/about-us/employment-opportunities/) - [Contact Us](https://www.kff.org/about-us/contact-us/) - [Follow Us](https://www.kff.org/about-us/follow-us/) ### Sign up for emails Join our email list for regular updates based on your personal preferences. 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## View the Latest: Elections Filter 1 - 10 of 324 Results - ## [A Preview of the Role Health Care May Play in the 2026 Election](https://www.kff.org/public-opinion/a-preview-of-the-role-health-care-may-play-in-the-2026-election/) Apr 2, 2026 Issue Brief Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, this KFF issue brief examines the role health care has played in previous elections and what that may suggest about its potential role in 2026. KFF polls have consistently found that the cost of health care is an important part of voters’ economic concerns. - ## [The New Ideas Conundrum in Health Policy](https://www.kff.org/from-drew-altman/the-new-ideas-conundrum-in-health-policy/) Apr 1, 2026 From Drew Altman In a new column, President and CEO Dr. Drew Altman writes about the "conundrum of health policy ideas" facing Democrats searching for new proposals because of competing, and complex, priorities: rebuilding Medicaid and the ACA after trillion-dollar cuts, reconstructing federal health agencies, and tackling underlying health care costs, when candidates want simple ideas they can campaign on and voters want their costs to come down. - ## [The Midterms Lurk Behind Every Health Policy Move Now](https://www.kff.org/from-drew-altman/the-midterms-lurk-behind-every-health-policy-move-now/) Feb 26, 2026 From Drew Altman In his latest column, President and CEO Dr. Drew Altman discusses how midterm political strategy will shape health policy in 2026, focusing on recent moves by President Trump. He writes: “Democrats start out with a significant advantage on health in the midterms, but rather than cut and run to other issues, Trump wants Republicans to try to erode that advantage where they can.” - ## [KFF Health Tracking Poll: Health Care Costs, Expiring ACA Tax Credits, and the 2026 Midterms](https://www.kff.org/public-opinion/kff-health-tracking-poll-health-care-costs-expiring-aca-tax-credits-and-the-2026-midterms/) Jan 29, 2026 Poll Finding Looking ahead to the midterm elections, health care costs are the public’s top economic concern, and many voters say the issue will have a major impact on their vote. On health care issues, including the cost of health care, voters currently trust Democrats more than Republicans, though neither party has an advantage on addressing the overall cost of living. Following the expiration of the ACA enhanced tax credits, two-thirds of the public say Congress did the “wrong thing” by not extending them. - ## [Health Policy in 2026](https://www.kff.org/from-drew-altman/health-policy-in-2026/) Dec 8, 2025 From Drew Altman In a new column, President and CEO Dr. Drew Altman forecasts eight things to look for in health policy in 2026. “First and foremost,” he writes, “is the role health care affordability will play in the midterms.” And, he notes: “The average cost of a family policy for employers could approach \$30,000 and cost sharing and deductibles will rise again after plateauing for several years.” - ## [The Politics of Health Care and Elections](https://www.kff.org/elections/health-policy-101-the-politics-of-health-care-and-elections/) Oct 3, 2025 Feature This Health Policy 101 chapter explores how health policy in the U.S. is linked to politics, with the direction of policy influenced by who is in power. Health care is often a major issue in political campaigns, and the chapter examines its potential role in elections, with a focus on current health issues that could impact the next election.