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WATCH: What to know about health issues, rising costs on ballot in midterms

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Devin Dwyer from ABC News covers health concerns and rising costs that will influence voter decisions in the upcoming midterms. Cynthia Cox, a senior official at the Kaiser Family Foundation's (KFF) Program on the Affordable Care Act, joins to provide insights into the ACA. This report aired on October 29, 2026.

Written by AI on 2026-10-30, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Voters in the upcoming midterm elections are considering health issues and rising healthcare costs. According to ABC News’ Devin Dwyer, these topics are crucial for many voters. Cynthia Cox, senior vice president and director of KFF’s Program on the Affordable Care Act, highlighted concerns about the ACA. The report did not provide specific numbers or statistics but emphasized that health care is a significant factor in voter decision-making this election season.

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What to know about health issues, rising costs on ballot in midterms ABC News’ Devin Dwyer reports on the issues voters are weighing, and Cynthia Cox, senior vice president and director of KFF’s Program on the Affordable Care Act, discusses the ACA.

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