Health Care and Everyday Expenses Dominate 2026 Midterm Concerns For Rural Voters: Poll

Source: International Business Times

A new KFF/AP poll shows that nearly seven in 10 rural registered voters, 69%, said it is "extremely important" for candidates running in the 2026 midterms to discuss the cost of living. Jeff Kowalsk/AFP via Getty Images Cost of living and health care costs have emerged as the most pressing issues for rural voters heading into the 2026 midterm elections, outranking immigration, abortion, gun policy and even the conflict with Iran, according to a new survey. Nearly seven in 10 rural registered voters (69%) said it is "extremely important" for candidates running in the 2026 midterms to discuss the cost of living, a new KFF/AP poll shows.