Healthcare
211 candidates with a stated position
Each stance comes from the candidate’s own published statements — never inferred from party — with their original words quoted below it.
Expand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
161 candidates
Amanda PusczekDemocraticU.S. House Alabama District 4 · AlabamaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“Strengthen Union and workers rights Prioritize funding for K-12 public educationHealthcare and Science. Reverse research funding cuts Reverse Medicaid cuts and ensure funds for rural hospitals Expand Medicaid and move towards Universal Healthcare Invest in resilient agriculture and disaster preparedness”
Andrew SneedDemocraticU.S. House Alabama District 5 · AlabamaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“In Washington, he will bring his blue-collar ethic and values to fight for North Alabama - lowering costs for families, fully funding public schools, and protecting Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans benefits. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in ...”
Mike RogersRepublicanU.S. House Alabama District 3 · AlabamaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“Excerpt: "As a senior member of the Homeland Security Committee, Mike Rogers has worked to help strengthen our borders and slow the flow of illegal immigrants into our country." Strengthening Medicare & Medicaid, Protecting Social Security Excerpt: "Supporting a good first step toward providing prescription drug coverage through Medicare, Mike R...”
Shomari FiguresDemocraticU.S. House Alabama District 2 · AlabamaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“Figures' campaign website stated the following:[3] “ ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE Alabama is one of the few states left to expand Medicaid, leaving hundreds of thousands of Alabamians left without health insurance. At the same time, Alabama has one of the lowest life expectancies in the country and one of the highest rates of maternal mortality – dispr...”
Adelita GrijalvaDemocraticU.S. House Arizona District 7 · ArizonaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“Ensure all immigrant workers are protected by labor laws and can report abuse without fear of reprisal. Defend Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security & the Veterans Administration Protect Medicaid, Medicare, prescription drug caps, vaccines, preventive screenings, medical research, and benefit standards”
- Amish ShahDemocraticU.S. House Arizona District 1 · Arizona
Expand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“Shah will fight to:Ensure families can afford groceries and essentialsEnd crushing tariffs that are skyrocketing pricesStop the chaos in Washington to revive job growth and business investmentStanding with Our Seniors: Protecting Social Security and MedicareAmish knows that Arizona’s seniors are worried about the security of their retirement as...”
David RedkeyGreenU.S. House Arizona District 3 · ArizonaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“I’ll fully fund public schools, raise teacher pay, and make trade schools and community college tuition-free. I support Medicare-for-All or a strong public option, with caps on costs and no more medical bankruptcy. I’ll close billionaire tax loopholes, expand child and earned income tax credits, and make homeownership attainable”
JoAnna MendozaDemocraticU.S. House Arizona District 6 · ArizonaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“Strengthening our Healthcare SystemJoAnna knows firsthand how critical access to healthcare is. Growing up, her family relied on Medicaid, and that access allowed her to grow up healthy and strong enough to go on to serve her country in military uniform for 20 years”
Hallie ShoffnerDemocraticU.S. Senate Arkansas · ArkansasExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“I will fight to protect our hospitals, lower prescription drug prices, strengthen the Affordable Care Act, protect Medicare and Medicaid, cut red tape, and hold insurance companies accountable. Your age, income, or zip code should not determine whether you get care”
Robb RyerseDemocraticU.S. House Arkansas District 3 · ArkansasExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“Raise the minimum wage and support local jobs that help families thrive. Fair Immigration Keep families together and give immigrants a fair path to citizenship. Protect Social Security, Medicaid & Medicare Make sure these programs stay strong for everyone who needs them. Paid Leave Ensure people can take time off for a new baby, a sick loved one...”
Adam GrayDemocraticU.S. House California District 13 · CaliforniaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“Adam has worked across the aisle from day one to deliver common sense solutions on rising costs and knows that this affordability crisis squeezes pocketbooks in many forms.Introduced the Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2025 to reverse all of the Medicaid cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill and permanently extend the ACA enhanced ...”
Angélica María DueñasDemocraticU.S. House California District 29 · CaliforniaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“The Affordable Care Act (ACA) made history by expanding health insurance to 30 million Americans by requiring people to buy private health insurance policies and expanding Medicaid. However, it left private insurance companies in charge of our healthcare system. Their ability to consolidate power in order to command market prices continues to dr...”
April VerlatoRepublicanU.S. House California District 28 · CaliforniaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“Mayor Verlato says the country’s $22 trillion in debt is unsustainable and will be back-breaking in the long run. Unless we do something about it, the interest payments on our debt will soon exceed the military budget and Medicaid. That poses problems for readiness and national security. She will introduce an amendment every year to balance the ...”
Connie ChanDemocraticU.S. House California District 11 · CaliforniaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“Connie is committed to addressing both sides of the affordability crisis: costs and earnings. Connie will work to build housing working people and families can afford, protect the Affordable Care Act and expand Medicaid to bring down health premiums, and lower utility and energy costs for all by expanding our green infrastructure. San Francisco ...”
- Jim CostaDemocraticU.S. House California District 21 · California
Expand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“During these tough times, many schools faced teacher layoffs and drastic budget cuts. To keep teachers in the classrooms I supported legislation like the Education Jobs and Medicaid Assistance Act. According to the National Education Association, this bill protected over 900 teaching jobs in our district”
Jim DesmondRepublicanU.S. House California District 48 · CaliforniaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“Federal Support for Local CommunitiesProvide federal funding for cities and counties that move people from the streets into treatment, not just temporary shelters.Expand resources to build treatment facilities and end the Medicaid rule that blocks funding for larger psychiatric hospitals.Empower Medical Professionals, Not BureaucratsReduce legal...”
- John GaramendiDemocraticU.S. House California District 8 · California
Believes everyone deserves health coverage
“Health Care: Congressman Garamendi, California's Insurance Commissioner for eight years, believes every American deserves access to quality affordable health coverage.”
Linda SánchezDemocraticU.S. House California District 41 · CaliforniaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“Introduced bipartisan legislation to provide a tax credit for working families caring for a sick or elderly loved one at home.Fighting to restore Medicaid funding, protect ACA subsidies, lower prescription drug costs, and ensure no one is denied coverage because of a pre-existing condition”
Mai VangDemocraticU.S. House California District 7 · CaliforniaSupports Medicare for All
“She will stand up to health insurance companies and Big Pharma, fight for Medicare for All, and take on corporations that price gouge families on everyday necessities.”
Marni von WilpertDemocraticU.S. House California District 48 · CaliforniaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“PROTECT AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL SECURITYNo one should have to choose between their health and their paycheck or worry about losing the Social Security they’ve earned after a lifetime of work. Marni will fight to protect and expand the Affordable Care Act, restore ACA tax credits, and include a public option that gives families more affo...”
Randy VillegasDemocraticU.S. House California District 22 · CaliforniaSupports Medicare for All
“In Congress I will fight for Medicare for All, an affordable cost of living, and for our tax dollars to be invested here at home, not abroad.”
- Robert GarciaDemocraticU.S. House California District 42 · California
Expand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“Strengthening the Social Safety Net: In 2021 we also passed a guaranteed income pilot program, providing 500 single parents living in poverty and struggling to meet basic needs with $500 a month. In Congress, I will fight to protect and expand eligibility and benefits for Medicaid, Social Security and Medicare. Every parent should be able to af...”
Sandra Van ScotterDemocraticU.S. House California District 20 · CaliforniaSupports Medicare for All
“Medicare For All is the answer to getting our Health Care System on track.”
Sara JacobsDemocraticU.S. House California District 51 · CaliforniaSupports Medicare for All
“As such, I am proud to support Medicare for All.”
Scott WienerDemocraticU.S. House California District 11 · CaliforniaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“As Senate Budget Chair, Scott secured $15 million in state funds to cover gender affirming healthcare that Trump is attempting to cut from Medicaid. Scott has also obtained state budget funds to support creation of an LGBTQ history museum in the Castro, an LGBTQ music center in the Mission, a revamped Harvey Milk Plaza, and Eagle Plaza in SOMA”
Jessica KillinDemocraticU.S. House Colorado District 5 · ColoradoWants to expand Medicaid
“I will work to reverse Medicaid cuts that raise healthcare costs and take on drug and insurance companies to lower prescription prices and premiums.”
John HickenlooperDemocraticU.S. Senate Colorado · ColoradoWants to create a public option
“BUILD ON THE ACA Establish a National Public Option: If elected to the U.S.”
Manny RutinelDemocraticU.S. House Colorado District 8 · ColoradoWants to expand Medicaid
“We survived because of programs like Medicaid and food stamps - the same programs Trump and Gabe Evans are destroying.”
Melat KirosDemocraticU.S. House Colorado District 1 · ColoradoSupports Medicare for All
“It starts by changing who we send to Congress.I'll always stand for Medicare for All, Housing First, Universal Childcare, and an Arms Embargo.Putting Working Families FirstIt's a simple truth: our tax dollars should go towards supporting working families.”
Luke BroninDemocraticU.S. House Connecticut District 1 · ConnecticutWants to create a public option
“We need a strong public option so that any American who wants to participate in Medicare can do so.Every single American should have access to primary and preventive care.”
Rosa DeLauroDemocraticU.S. House Connecticut District 3 · ConnecticutBelieves everyone deserves health coverage
“Securing Quality, Affordable Health Care for Connecticut Families: The Affordable Care Act is good for the middle class, for small businesses and for the economy, and we are a better and stronger country because of it.”
Branden ScrivenerNo party listedU.S. House Florida District 12 · FloridaWants to expand Medicaid
“I will advocate for a reformed healthcare system in the form of expansions to Medicaid and Medicare, a strengthening of our social security program to ensure quality of life for our seniors, and a focus on driving housing costs down.”
Brian MastRepublicanU.S. House Florida District 21 · FloridaBelieves everyone deserves health coverage
“Health and safety needs to be made a top priority to prevent these discharges.”
Casey AskarRepublicanU.S. House Florida District 22 · FloridaWants to expand Medicaid
“We must educate our children and not allow them to be indoctrinated by un-American, divisive, and socialist education reforms.Parents should ultimately decide how to educate their children.Teaching civics in school should be required.Biological boys do not belong in girl’s bathrooms.Immigration/Law EnforcementWe must continue to deport criminal illegal aliens and secure our borders, and all Points”
Gay ValimontDemocraticU.S. House Florida District 1 · FloridaWants to expand Medicaid
“Gay will fight to: Expand Medicaid, Protect Medicare, Defend the Affordable Care Act, Reduce prescription costs, Ensure that all Americans have access to quality doctors and preventative health care, and treatment for their physical and mental health.All Americans deserve to live full, free, healthy lives.”
- Todd SchaeferNo party listedU.S. House Florida District 4 · Florida
Supports Medicare for All
“Whether that is Medicare for All or a public option or whatever you'd like to call it, we need to remove the middle man between Americans and their doctors.”
Tony D'ArrigoNo party listedU.S. House Florida District 13 · FloridaSupports Medicare for All
“He’s been consistently fighting for Medicare for All, protecting Social Security and Medicare, raising wages, and taking on predatory corporate behavior long before those ideas were popular.”
Amanda HollowellDemocraticU.S. House Georgia District 1 · GeorgiaWants to expand Medicaid
“I will fight to expand Medicaid, strengthen veteran services, and lower out-of-pocket costs so healthcare is affordable and accessible for every family in Southeast Georgia.”
Amanda JamesIndependentU.S. House Georgia District 11 · GeorgiaBelieves everyone deserves health coverage
“And I will work tirelessly to initiate policies that will aid in lowering these prices to help ease the burden on our families.Secondly, costs regarding healthcare and prescription drugs are bankrupting American families!”
Caitlyn GegenDemocraticU.S. House Georgia District 9 · GeorgiaBelieves everyone deserves health coverage
“This is why I will hold our current administration accountable and advocate for free universal healthcare.”
Jon OssoffDemocraticU.S. Senate Georgia · GeorgiaWants to expand Medicaid
“The president’s gutting of Medicaid in order to fund tax cuts for the rich is putting Georgia hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes under even greater strain.”
Jonathan ChavezRepublicanU.S. House Georgia District 13 · GeorgiaWants to expand Medicaid
“Economic Opportunity, Healthcare Access, and Stronger Education I will fight for more good-paying jobs, expanded healthcare options (including rural telehealth and Medicaid expansion), and better funding for our schools—so every family in Georgia’s 13th has a fair shot at success.3.”
Russ FulcherRepublicanU.S. House Idaho District 1 · IdahoExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“And yet, the federal government proposes to expand Medicaid, acting as if the status quo of borrowing more than 40 cents on every dollar spent is sustainable.”
Delia RamirezDemocraticU.S. House Illinois District 3 · IllinoisExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“Since elected, she has successfully passed legislation expanding Medicaid coverage to senior citizens regardless of immigration status, securing over 450 million to build affordable housing, protecting abortion rights, and creating an elected school board in the City of Chicago.”
Donna MillerDemocraticU.S. House Illinois District 2 · IllinoisExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“In Congress, I’ll protect benefits, strengthen the Veterans Administration and ensure every veteran receives the care and respect they’ve earned.Protecting SeniorsI’ll defend Social Security and expand Medicare and Medicaid so every senior can retire with dignity.”
- Eric SorensenDemocraticU.S. House Illinois District 17 · Illinois
Expand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“He supports allowing Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices to lower costs and the creation of a public option to expand access to coverage.”
La Shawn K. FordDemocraticU.S. House Illinois District 7 · IllinoisExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“As State Representative, I worked with community groups and authored and passed 6 laws expanding access to HIV screening, so more people living with HIV, many with Medicaid, were identified and were able to receive their medications.”
- Nikki BudzinskiDemocraticU.S. House Illinois District 13 · Illinois
Expand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“That is why I support a public option, so we can move our society forward and ensure that everyone—regardless of where they live or work, or how much they earn—can access the care they need.”
Cynthia WirthDemocraticU.S. House Indiana District 6 · IndianaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“Cinde will fight to protect and safeguard healthcare freedoms – for every Hoosier.Expand and Protect Social Security, Medicare, and MedicaidCinde believes in Medicare for all.”
J.D. FordDemocraticU.S. House Indiana District 5 · IndianaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“I will tirelessly work for them as they have worked for us." Mass Transit Excerpt: "Simply put, improving our public transportation options would make Central Indiana more attractive for potential businesses, which is a long-term investment for the economy of Indiana." Economy and Jobs Excerpt: "I believe that this process starts with providing more education opportunities for the people who ne...”
Phillip BeachyIndependentU.S. House Indiana District 3 · IndianaSupports Medicare for All
“Medicare for all (FICA).”
Lauren ReinholdDemocraticU.S. House Kansas District 1 · KansasExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“lowing:Rebuilding Rural HealthcareLauren believes healthcare is a right, not a luxury. No Kansan should have to drive hours, wait months, or go into debt just to see a doctor. She is committed to protecting rural hospital”
Sharice DavidsDemocraticU.S. House Kansas District 3 · KansasExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“Sharice plans to - Implement a holistic approach to education, focusing on access to quality public options from pre-K through secondary higher education and promoting strong, skills-based training programs.”
Morgan McGarveyDemocraticU.S. House Kentucky District 3 · KentuckyExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“When Congress passed the Affordable Care Act and Kentucky expanded Medicaid, we brought health insurance coverage to over 400,000 Kentuckians, many for the first time.”
Jamie DavisDemocraticU.S. Senate Louisiana · LouisianaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“strengthen Louisiana’s economy, expand access to affordable healthcare, and support quality education and opportunity for families across the state. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main po”
April McClain DelaneyDemocraticU.S. House Maryland District 6 · MarylandExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“efend vehemently, but our eventual goal should be universal healthcare - where every American has a right to healthcare. DOING MORE TO STOP GUN VIOLENCE 33,000 Americans die of gun violence every year - it is a natio”
Dan SchwartzDemocraticU.S. House Maryland District 1 · MarylandExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“r the future.I will improve and protect access to affordable healthcare and support vital public health research that's been recklessly cut by the Trump Administration and DOGE.I will fight for investments in Maryland’s f”
Kweisi MfumeDemocraticU.S. House Maryland District 7 · MarylandExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“economic empowerment, educational excellence and affordable healthcare while establishing 75 new college-based NAACP chapters across the nation.In 2000 Mfume worked to negotiate, develop and author the first ever signed”
Dan KohDemocraticU.S. House Massachusetts District 6 · MassachusettsExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“e to go bankrupt because they get sick. I support universal healthcare – and a Medicare for All system that enrolls all Americans by default and preserves private insurance if desired.I know what we need to take step”
Edward MarkeyDemocraticU.S. Senate Massachusetts · MassachusettsExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“igh quality healthcare and is committed to making universal healthcare a reality." Homeland Security Excerpt: "In 2003, the House of Representatives established the Select Committee on Homeland Security, and Ed Marke”
Christian VukasovichDemocraticU.S. House Michigan District 5 · MichiganExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“deserves the security that comes with dependable, affordable healthcare. In Congress, I will work to lower prescription drug costs, protect coverage for people with preexisting conditions, and expand access to doctors and”
Douglas P. MarshGreenU.S. Senate Michigan · MichiganExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“out your goals for your time in office? We demand affordable healthcare for every person in the United States of America. This should be available for free, or for a nominal fee, at the point of service.We demand an end t”
Hillary ScholtenDemocraticU.S. House Michigan District 3 · MichiganExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“ay to expand on it, including working to create a public option like Medicare, for all Americans who want it. Jobs and the Economy We can, and we must continue fighting to create good-paying jobs, with good benefi”
- Jeremy MossDemocraticU.S. House Michigan District 11 · Michigan
Expand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“re blocking progress. I strongly support a robust public option as a pathway to universal coverage. This ensures no one goes uninsured while preserving the freedom for those who want to keep their plan negotiated”
- Rashida TlaibDemocraticU.S. House Michigan District 12 · Michigan
Expand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“d America address its health care issues? We need universal health coverage that is equitable. We currently have system that is more of "sick care" and not health care. Big Phrama and insurance companies continue to”
Tim WalbergRepublicanU.S. House Michigan District 5 · MichiganExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“deral government needs to live within its means. Affordable Healthcare: President Obama's health care law is broken and should be replaced with patient-centered, free-market solutions. Defending Our Values: I have voted”
DeVelle JacksonIndependentU.S. House Minnesota District 5 · MinnesotaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“am passionate about turning priorities including affordable healthcare and housing, labor rights, Social Security and Medicare, voting and civil rights, accountable government, privacy, education, and economic opportunit”
- Matt LittleDemocraticU.S. House Minnesota District 2 · Minnesota
Expand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“payer dollars. Medicare for All: We CAN guarantee affordable healthcare for everyone by simply making Medicare available for all Americans. Beware of people pushing for more incremental patchwork fixes- that has failed f”
Jeffrey Hulum IIIDemocraticU.S. House Mississippi District 4 · MississippiExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“is the best investment we can make in our future. Affordable Healthcare No family should go broke to see a doctor or afford life-saving medication. Access to healthcare is a basic necessity especially in a state where rur”
Ty PinkinsIndependentU.S. Senate Mississippi · MississippiExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“in government. That includes expanding access to affordable healthcare, especially in rural areas; creating economic opportunity for working families, farmers, and small businesses; and ensuring veterans receive the bene”
Christopher ReichardDemocraticU.S. House Missouri District 8 · MissouriExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“es and farmers—not policies that hurt them.Secure affordable healthcare access—so when emergencies strike, help is there, not hours away or out of reach due to closures and gaps in rural care—whether it's Medicare-For-All”
Frederick WellmanDemocraticU.S. House Missouri District 2 · MissouriExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“sourians deserve a fair shot at a good life, with affordable healthcare, lower costs, and the freedom to build a secure future. I believe our economy should reward hard work, not special interests, so families can afford”
Josh SmeadDemocraticU.S. House Missouri District 6 · MissouriExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“hat starts with safe communities, strong schools, affordable healthcare, and local economies that work for everyday people—not just the coasts or the corporations. When we put families first, we lay the foundation for a s”
Christopher BackemeyerDemocraticU.S. House Nebraska District 1 · NebraskaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“We also need address rising child care costs, expand the Child Tax Credit, strengthen Social Security and Medicare, and lower health care costs through a public option, taking on Big Pharma, and reducing the Medicare eligibility age”
Denise PowellDemocraticU.S. House Nebraska District 2 · NebraskaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“Work to pass legislation like the Right to IVF Act to expand insurance coverage for fertility treatments in health insurance plans, including for federal employees, veterans, and Medicare/Medicaid recipients”
Mike MarvinLegal Marijuana NowU.S. Senate Nebraska · NebraskaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“No matter what party or who was involved, justice must be served to renew belief in government and our justice system.Protecting Social Security and Medicare for AllWe must protect and expand these services that have been so crucial to the lives of millions of Americans. Social Security has proven to be the most s”
- Robin RichardsNo party listedU.S. Senate Nebraska · Nebraska
Expand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“ersonally passionate about? I am passionate about affordable healthcare. In 2011, we lost my youngest nephew to an aggressive form of cancer that took him from healthy child to us standing beside his grave in just 10 mont”
Chris PappasDemocraticU.S. Senate New Hampshire · New HampshireExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“On the Executive Council, Chris voted to expand Medicaid to bring down health care costs and increase access for tens of thousands of Granite Staters”
Adam HamawyDemocraticU.S. House New Jersey District 12 · New JerseyExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“We should be spending our resources on achieving universal healthcare through Medicare for All, not bombs and endless wars.Abolish ICE - Our immigrant neighbors are under attack and federal agencies like ICE are out”
Adam RuedaNo party listedU.S. House New Jersey District 5 · New JerseyExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“We need leaders that actually use and rely systems such as Medicaid, Medicare, Student Loan Relief, and many, many other hotly debated programs to provide color and diversity of experience in our national chamber, which it is currently sorely lacking”
Analilia MejiaDemocraticU.S. House New Jersey District 11 · New JerseyExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“We need Medicare for All, now — no exceptions— with:Universal coverage, regardless of employmentNo out of pocket costsComprehensive coverage including: hospital care, preventive care, mental health care, substance abuse care, vision care, dental care, maternity care, and long-term in-home or residential care”
Andres JineteGreenU.S. House New Jersey District 12 · New JerseyExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“people and small business owners deserve a break.Universal Healthcare. The insurance companies and Big Pharma use both the Democrat and Republican parties to hold back single-payer healthcare and a patent-free drug”
Herbert Conaway Jr.DemocraticU.S. House New Jersey District 3 · New JerseyExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“This is why I supported efforts in the State Assembly to cap co-pays for 30-day supplies of several life-saving drugs- including epinephrine injectors, asthma inhalers, and insulin”
Jeff Van DrewRepublicanU.S. House New Jersey District 2 · New JerseyExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“As Congressman, I continue to: Fight any attempt to privatize Social Security and Medicare Enable Medicare to negotiate for lower prescription drug prices Oppose raising the retirement age and any reductions in cost of living adjustments Tax Reform I have always fought for tax cuts that benefit our families and small businesses that create local jobs”
Justin MurphyRepublicanU.S. Senate New Jersey · New JerseyExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“Seriously Combats Waste, Fraud, and Abuse – It is estimated that Medicare and Medicaid are afflicted with approximately 100-billion dollars a year in Fraud and waste”
Nellie PouDemocraticU.S. House New Jersey District 9 · New JerseyExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“Nellie led an amendment to protect Medicaid coverage for mothers and working families – but MAGA Republicans in Congress blocked her effort”
Veronica FernandezNo party listedU.S. Senate New Jersey · New JerseyExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“Taxes will go DOWN with implementation of universal care. Almost every municipality in our state is loaded with millions in property taxes for health insurance and it's even more at state and federal levels. Our healthcare system has failed and I have the experience and background to get us better and affordable care”
Zack MullockDemocraticU.S. House New Jersey District 2 · New JerseyExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“I will fight to expand Medicare to include dental, vision, and hearing care, protect Medicaid, and support programs that help seniors”
Gabriel VasquezDemocraticU.S. House New Mexico District 2 · New MexicoExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“This pandemic has shown us how fragile our healthcare system truly is and how high medical costs can quickly bankrupt entire families. In Congress, Gabe will work to lower healthcare costs for New Mexicans by fighting for a public option, adding dental and vision benefits and lowering the eligibility age for Medicare to 55, and ensuring that Med...”
Andre EastonNo party listedU.S. House New York District 15 · New YorkExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“Once in office, I will fight for free and universal healthcare”
Cait ConleyNo party listedU.S. House New York District 17 · New YorkExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“ur energy infrastructure.Expanding and Protecting Affordable HealthcareEvery American should have the right to access affordable healthcare. Growing up, Cait’s dad worked as a construction worker, where his ability to ear”
Claire ValdezDemocraticU.S. House New York District 7 · New YorkExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“in. Claire will take on a housing system designed to reward speculation and scarcity—and fight for a New York where working people can afford to stay.Medicare for AllWhile major health insurance corporations post obscene profits, tens of thousands of people in New York's 7th District remain uninsured—and many more”
- Josh RileyDemocraticU.S. House New York District 19 · New York
Expand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“reet to pay lower tax rates than Main Street;Create a wealth surtax on incomes over $5 million and trusts/estates valued at more than $25 million; andExpand and strengthen the Earned Income Tax Credit to reward work, not wealth, and lift kids from poverty.Defending Abortion RightsAnti-abortion extremists like Marc Molinaro want to take away women’s most personal healthcare decisions and put them”
Laura GillenDemocraticU.S. House New York District 4 · New YorkExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“She has stood up against historic Medicaid cuts and helped pass reforms to crack down on insurance middlemen who are unfairly raising the cost of prescriptions”
Michael LawlerRepublicanU.S. House New York District 17 · New YorkExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“on his own party to quadruple the SALT deduction cap to $40,000 – delivering thousands of dollars in tax relief to over 90% of Hudson Valley residentsExpanding the $2,200 Child Tax Credit, helping 16 million more low-income families with children qualify for reliefEliminating taxes on Social Security income for 88% of Hudson Valley seniors so they can afford to stay in their homes and retire with”
Patrick HalpinNo party listedU.S. House New York District 2 · New YorkExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“Andrew Garbarino promised to protect Medicaid and then turned around and voted to gut New Yorkers Healthcare which will result in over 1”
Chuck HubbardDemocraticU.S. House North Carolina District 5 · North CarolinaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“He’ll always vote to protect Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security benefits that North Carolinians depend on every day, as well as the benefits that our veterans earned”
Jamie AgerDemocraticU.S. House North Carolina District 11 · North CarolinaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“And the recent cuts to Medicare and Medicaid by Congress means fewer people, kids especially, will get the care they need”
Kimberly HardyDemocraticU.S. House North Carolina District 7 · North CarolinaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“We have buy-in from large sections of the state, including hospitals and other stakeholders, to expand Medicaid -- let's get it done”
Paul BarringerDemocraticU.S. House North Carolina District 13 · North CarolinaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“I’m an attorney and health care consultant with more than 20 years of experience working with state governments to improve Medicaid and other public programs”
Richard OjedaDemocraticU.S. House North Carolina District 9 · North CarolinaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“The MAGA movement and their allies have destroyed the services we rely on: immoral Medicaid cuts, thousands of VA employees fired, and many programs for working families thrown away”
Roy CooperDemocraticU.S. Senate North Carolina · North CarolinaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“As Governor, Roy Cooper was able to bring Democrats and Republicans together to make real progress on health care, expanding Medicaid and helping hundreds of thousands of working North Carolinians get access to health insurance”
Valerie FousheeDemocraticU.S. House North Carolina District 4 · North CarolinaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“At the state-level, Valerie fought to expand Medicaid and at the federal level, she is an original co-sponsor of the Medicare for All Act”
Mark TedfordRepublicanU.S. House Oklahoma District 1 · OklahomaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“Programs like Medicaid and SNAP were created to help those in need, but lax standards, fraud, and abuse have expanded dependency and strained resources”
Val HoyleDemocraticU.S. House Oregon District 4 · OregonExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“e: Passing universal health care legislation to ensure that every American has access to affordable, quality care when they need it. Finally allowing Medicaid and Medicare to bargain with Big Pharma on prescription costs, and ensuring those savings are available to all Americans. Lowering unaffordable deduc”
- Beth Van DuyneRepublicanU.S. House Texas District 24 · Texas
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“d to the extremists in their party, who have openly stated they were looking to impeach President Trump from the day he was elected. Despite the near universal cry from House Democrats that the President posed an immediate threat to the United States, Nancy Pelosi has refused to send the articles over to the U.S. Senate thereby exposing another sad example of what a farce and fraud this entire”
Bobby PulidoDemocraticU.S. House Texas District 15 · TexasExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“on drugs.Here’s another truth – our current representative took orders from her party leaders and voted for a so-called “big beautiful bill” that put Medicaid and South Texas seniors at risk.I will never vote against South Texas families just because my party or anyone else tells me to. I know that I will n”
Caitlin RourkDemocraticU.S. House Texas District 10 · TexasExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“diction services, end surprise billing, support rural and community providers, and close the coverage gap by strengthening the ACA and advocating for Medicaid expansion.An Economy That Lifts Everyone UpEveryone deserves the chance to get ahead, not just get by. That means affordable child care and health ca”
Chris GoberRepublicanU.S. House Texas District 10 · TexasExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“Affordable.Rural Texans are feeling the squeeze from rising costs and limited access to quality care. Chris will fight to cut burdensome regulations, expand small business opportunities, make essentials more affordable, and strengthen rural healthcare so families don’t have to drive hours for treatment.Defend Election IntegrityDefend election integrity by stopping Democrats’ unconstitutional”
Claire ReynoldsDemocraticU.S. House Texas District 11 · TexasExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“rnal mortality rate. This is unacceptable.When I'm elected to Congress, I will focus on transitioning us to a single-payer healthcare system, such as Medicare for All. This obviously won't happen overnight, so first I'll fight to expand Medicare coverage and reduce the cost of prescription drugs. But I want to be v”
Danny MintonDemocraticU.S. House Texas District 6 · TexasExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“. The health insurance lobby, and the Republican politicians they’ve bought, who profit by keeping healthcare confusing, expensive, and out of reach. Universal, affordable healthcare actually works. We see it in systems like Medicare and the VA. Lower costs. Better outcomes. Less paperwork. More care. We spend more per person on healthcare than any country on Earth, and still can’t crack the top”
Dione SimsDemocraticU.S. House Texas District 25 · TexasExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“thcare is affordable and accessible for all Americans? I will fight to make health care affordable and accessible by strengthening the ACA, expanding Medicaid, and protecting coverage for preexisting conditions. I support lowering prescription drug costs by letting Medicare negotiate and taking on corporate”
Heli Rodriguez PrillimanDemocraticU.S. House Texas District 12 · TexasExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“challenge your district faces and how would you address it from Washington?The costs of healthcare and child care are too high – I'm advocating for a universal healthcare system and a universal child care system, all paid for by taxing the small group of billionaires who have taken advantage of American workers. I'd work with fellow congresspeople and senators to get this done.”
Jake EllzeyRepublicanU.S. House Texas District 6 · TexasExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“US dollars from being used to fund abortions overseas. They’ve also made it clear they intend to attack the Hyde Amendment, which has blocked federal Medicaid funding for abortion since 1976. We NEED strong representation in Washington that will stand for the right to life and stand against attacks on the u”
Kristin HookDemocraticU.S. House Texas District 21 · TexasExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“tage of uninsured people, including the highest percentage of uninsured children. This is not by accident. Our state “leaders” have refused to expand Medicaid, leaving many low-income Texans in the dust without access to life-saving services and prescriptions. These bad policies harm our economy and everyda”
Kyle RableDemocraticU.S. House Texas District 19 · TexasExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“mers succeed, West Texas succeeds. As your next Congressman, farmers and their communities will finally have a passionate voice in Washington. Defend Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, and Veterans Affairs For generations, Americans have paid into Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. I will fight tire”
Mark NairDemocraticU.S. House Texas District 13 · TexasExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“pockets of corporations and pharmaceutical companies, at OUR expense. Mark will work for transparency in all medical costs and prices and work toward Medicare for All, making your costs fair, reasonable, and affordable. Our rural hospitals and healthcare clinics have been cut to the bone, and some will close. Mark”
Mark TeixeiraRepublicanU.S. House Texas District 21 · TexasExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“& Ballot SecurityMake sure only U.S. citizens vote in elections and make it impossible to cheat. 10. Healthcare & Putting Patients FirstLower costs, expand choice, and stop Washington from controlling your healthcare decisions. 11. Term Limits & AccountabilityEnd the era of career politicians by enacting term limits and holding Congress accountable to the people.—”
Marquette Greene-ScottDemocraticU.S. House Texas District 22 · TexasExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“efit of our sustained success. The economy should improve the lives of all hardworking Americans, not just some. Congress can create opportunities to expand American manufacturing, job training, and skill development for workers to build and maintain the American healthcare system and our infrastructure. We need to invest in our people.”
Shaun FinnieDemocraticU.S. House Texas District 2 · TexasExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“our young people don’t face oppressive and exorbitant debt that severely threatens their economic futures Protect the Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits of middle-class Americans from any potential cuts Ensure that women have the right to make their own healthcare decisions Invest in public e”
Sylvia GarciaDemocraticU.S. House Texas District 29 · TexasExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“d women who keep our economy moving. She is pushing back against Trump and his billionaire allies who put corporate profits ahead of people, slashing Medicaid, Medicare, and programs that help families make ends meet. Sylvia is fighting for an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top. Lowe”
Vicente Gonzalez Jr.DemocraticU.S. House Texas District 34 · TexasExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“se areas supports families and builds stronger communities throughout the district.Vicente is committed to standing for policies that protect rights, expand opportunity, and ensure women across South Texas are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect.EducationEducation plays a critical role in shaping the future of South Texas.”
Beth MacyDemocraticU.S. House Virginia District 6 · VirginiaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“on in operating debt by 2034. Cuts at the Salem VA will impact 78,000 patients and providers.I will fight for universal healthcare coverage including Medicare for All so that anyone can join and stop worrying about how they’ll pay for an emergency room visit or a hospital stay. A majority of voters support this app”
Edwin RiveraRepublicanU.S. House Virginia District 3 · VirginiaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“have a say in education.”Transportation & TollsToll Capping / oppose tolls on HRBT.Healthcare AccessibilityLink healthcare together.Youth DevelopmentExpanding mentorship, educational opportunity, and programs that help young people build successful futures before they are pulled into destructive patterns.Enhanced Public SafetyHold judges and local commonwealths attorney accountable for letting”
Elaine LuriaDemocraticU.S. House Virginia District 2 · VirginiaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“scription drug costs, cap out of pocket expenses for seniors, and cap the price of insulin at $35 a month for seniors.Jen Kiggans promised to protect Medicaid, then cast the decisive vote for the One Big Beautiful Bill, which made the largest cut to Medicaid in history. Her vote cut $800 million in expected”
Eugene VindmanDemocraticU.S. House Virginia District 7 · VirginiaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“to supporting our veterans and military families. On the House Armed Services Committee, he’s fighting to lower everyday costs for military families, expand access to high-quality health care, strengthen mental health services, and ensure every veteran receives the benefits they’ve earned. He’s also working to make sure our service members have the tools and resources they need to combat modern”
Jennifer KiggansRepublicanU.S. House Virginia District 2 · VirginiaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“rnment out of businesses’ day-to-day operations.Jen also knows how important it is to keep taxes low for working families, which is why she fought to expand the Child Tax Credit. In Washington, she’s worked hard to pass legislation that reverses the impacts of wasteful government spending while fully funding and protecting important priorities like veterans’ benefits, the U.S.”
Joy PowersDemocraticU.S. House Virginia District 9 · VirginiaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“ver a baby. A heart attack should not become a death sentence because the nearest ER shut its doors.A big part of this traces back to recent federal Medicaid changes that pulled billions out of Virginia hospitals starting this year. I would fight to protect that funding, because for rural hospitals it is n”
Carmela ConroyDemocraticU.S. House Washington District 5 · WashingtonExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“ngressionally-required publications like the Human Rights Report and the CIA World Fact Book.Dignity and Care for All:Restore funding to Medicare and Medicaid at previous levels and slash the red tape described by 2025’s HR1 to keep people from accessing needed care. These are essential steps to save our ru”
Emily RandallDemocraticU.S. House Washington District 6 · WashingtonExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“ongress, I will work hard to protect and strengthen the ACA, increase the flexibility of Medicaid dollars so that states like Washington can continue expanding coverage, bring down the out of pocket cost on medication, and invest in staffing critical healthcare positions and infrastructure so people have more than just theoretical access to the care they need.”
John DureskyDemocraticU.S. House Washington District 4 · WashingtonExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“a medical emergency. But that's the reality for too many families in our district.John will fight to:Keep rural hospitals open and fundedRestore and expand ACA subsidies to make insurance affordableProtect Medicare and Medicaid from cutsLower prescription drug costsMove toward universal healthcare access so coverage doesn't depend on your employer or your ZIP codeVeterans & ServiceJohn doesn't”
Teresa FoxRepublicanU.S. House Washington District 6 · WashingtonExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“for doctors to practice in "medical deserts." This bypasses partisan debates by focusing on the physical presence of care where people actually live.Expand Telehealth ServicesBring specialists to rural communities through proven technologyFederal Incentives for Rural DoctorsCreate real financial reasons for healthcare providers to serve underserved areasSupport Local ClinicsKeep community”
- Belinda Fox-SpencerConstitutionU.S. House West Virginia District 1 · West Virginia
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“ffordable, quality health care. We need transparency in health insurance, allowing for competition between companies. I strongly support Medicare and Medicaid. I support association plans that allow smaller companies, freelancers, and self-employed the same health insurance savings associated with large gro”
Rio PhillipsIndependentU.S. Senate West Virginia · West VirginiaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“rimary, he earned more than 10,000 votes statewide, won Mingo and Logan counties, and did so while spending only about $13,600. His platform includes Medicare for All, Clean Water For Every West Virginian, legal cannabis and expanded industrial hemp, ending the forever war, standing up to the data (surveillance) ce”
Vince GeorgeDemocraticU.S. House West Virginia District 1 · West VirginiaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“dcare more affordable and strengthen rural public transit systems.HealthcareSeven hospitals in our district are likely to close because of disastrous Medicaid funding cuts. This will take away good jobs from working families, hurt our local economies, and negatively impact the health of our already struggli”
Michael AlfonsoRepublicanU.S. House Wisconsin District 7 · WisconsinExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“hout whom Roe v. Wade would not have been overturned, restoring states’ ability to protect the unborn. Michael strongly opposes Democrats’ efforts to expand dangerous mail-in abortion pills. With a sister-in-law who has Down syndrome, he understands how the abortion industry increasingly operates as a eugenics movement. He rejects efforts to expand assisted suicide.”
Rebecca CookeDemocraticU.S. House Wisconsin District 3 · WisconsinExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“who relies on the exchange for my healthcare coverage, I know firsthand the limitations of our current system. Here’s how I think we start to fix it:Expand Medicare to cover vision, dental and hearing – the very things that deteriorate as we age.Address antitrust issues in the healthcare system that put the power in a few major corporations and provide consumers with little choice.”
Doug JonesDemocraticGovernor of Alabama · AlabamaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“In a bipartisan effort with Senator Shelby, Jones helped secure more robust payouts for Alabama hospitals by fixing the Medicare Wage Index formula, which helps close a decades-old payment gap for our state’s hospitals. Doug remains committed to Medicaid expansion in Alabama, which could bring health care to as many as 340,000 Alabamians and gen...”
Kimberly YeeRepublicanArizona Superintendent of Public Instruction · ArizonaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“Excerpt: "Our nation was founded to protect freedom." Excerpt: "Our 2nd Amendment rights are guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution." Medicaid expansion lawsuit Kimberly Yee was one of the 36 Republican members of the Arizona State Legislature who signed onto a lawsuit brought by the Goldwater Institute in September 2013 against Arizona Governor J...”
Kris MayesDemocraticAttorney General of Arizona · ArizonaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“She’s defending Arizona’s groundwater from Saudi overpumping, and opposing unfair electricity rate hikes by Arizona’s monopoly utilities. She has recovered more than $1.5 billion Arizona tax dollars from federal overreach and reduced fraudulent Medicaid billing by 92%. A daughter of rural Arizona, she has held over 50 town halls across all 15 c...”
Ralph HeapRepublicanArizona Corporation Commission · ArizonaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“It also means ensuring that taxes to do not serve as a hindrance to businesses growing and prospering. I’m committed to making Arizona’s economic environment one of the strongest and most vibrant in the country. Medicaid Expansion-Obamacare Unlike my opponent, I do not support the multibillion expansion of Medicaid through Obamacare in Arizona”
Fredrick LoveDemocraticGovernor of Arkansas · ArkansasExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“Fred believes healthcare is a right, not a privilege. Every Arkansan deserves affordable, quality care no matter where they live. His plan will: Protect Medicaid Expand mental health services statewide, especially in rural communities Grow telehealth services to deliver real-time care across the state”
Ben AllenDemocraticCalifornia Commissioner of Insurance · CaliforniaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“I’ve worked with thousands of Californians navigating the claims process and rebuilding their lives. That experience drives my commitment to hold insurance companies accountable, expand coverage, and make our communities safer and more resilient. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remem...”
Jane KimDemocraticCalifornia Commissioner of Insurance · CaliforniaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“While this office does not oversee managed health care plans, it can write the plan and put it forward to legislators and voters. Additionally, I’ll expand California’s existing Low Cost Car Insurance Program into a true public option for affordable car insurance. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? I fight every day...”
Xavier BecerraDemocraticGovernor of California · CaliforniaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“Secretary for Health and Human Services, toughened Medicare drug price negotiations to secure significant discounts on high‑cost medicines, capped out‑of‑pocket costs for seniors, and launched innovative models aimed at lowering prescription drug costs and increasing access for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. I’ve tackled affordability befo...”
Gwen GrahamDemocraticLieutenant Governor of Florida · FloridaWants to expand Medicaid
“As Governor, Gwen will expand Medicaid and work to hold insurance companies accountable.”
Keisha Lance BottomsDemocraticGovernor of Georgia · GeorgiaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“She will fight to expand Medicaid so that 300,000 Georgians can get the health care coverage they need and to prevent more hospitals - especially those in rural communities - from shutting their doors.”
Kwame RaoulDemocraticAttorney General of Illinois · IllinoisExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“Kwame worked to expand Medicaid in Illinois and guarantee coverage of birth control and mammograms.”
Mike VickNo party listedGovernor of Illinois · IllinoisExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“Public servants must have the wisdom to discern the best course of action to take to solve a problem given the circumstances and the available options.”
Cindy HolscherDemocraticGovernor of Kansas · KansasExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“Fully fund Special Education using the savings from expanding Medicaid and new tax revenue from sales of medical marijuana.Housing Security Housing affordability protection by limiting penalties for late rental payments, preventing debt accumulation and eviction risk.”
KC OhaebosimDemocraticLieutenant Governor of Kansas · KansasExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“Expanding MedicaidHealthcare cost relief and expanded access to medical services for low- and moderate-income individuals and families, lowering the burden on the health care system and shoring up rural hospitals at risk of closing.5.”
Rick BeardLegal Marijuana NowGovernor of Nebraska · NebraskaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“employer violations. It's unbelievable. They block our medical cannabis, dilute our voter approved minimum wage increases, and drastically delay our Medicaid expansion. This focus on denying basic needs like medicine, fair pay, and healthcare to Nebraskans who need it has to end now. — Rick Beard's campai”
Nicole CannizzaroDemocraticAttorney General of Nevada · NevadaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“She’s been leading the fight in the Nevada Legislature to expose how Trump’s plan to cut taxes for billionaires and corporations would hurt ordinary Nevadans by kicking hundreds of thousands off their health care, cutting food aid for low income women and children, and costing our state budget billions in Medicaid and K-12 education funding”
Sandra JaureguiDemocraticLieutenant Governor of Nevada · NevadaExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“I've also been proud of the work I've done on capping the cost of prescription drugs, capping the price of insulin at $35, and trying to bring down the cost of healthcare”
Cinde WarmingtonDemocraticGovernor of New Hampshire · New HampshireExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“You’re paying more because of Kelly’s painful increases in Medicaid costs and co-pays on prescription drugs”
Amy ActonDemocraticGovernor of Ohio · OhioExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“As governor, I will protect against attacks on Medicaid and Medicare from Columbus and Washington by helping Ohioans enroll and stay on Medicaid by eliminating unnecessary red tape, shortening approval wait times and eliminating the waste, fraud and abuse that drives up costs and jeopardizes Ohioans’ care”
John KulewiczDemocraticAttorney General of Ohio · OhioExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“It means taking on price-fixing monopolies, scam artists and robocallers, Medicaid provider and nursing home fraudsters, and anyone else trying to rip us off”
Nathan JohnsonDemocraticAttorney General of Texas · TexasExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“the Attorney General’s powers of prosecution are more specific than general. The Texas AG can directly prosecute cases of identity theft, cybercrime, Medicaid fraud, and in some instances human trafficking. But in Texas, primary prosecutorial authority in criminal matters lies with local district attorneys,”
Amanda JanooDemocraticGovernor of Vermont · VermontExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“sses, industries, and communities that already make Vermont strong. By helping Vermont businesses grow, connecting local producers with local buyers, expanding local ownership, and producing more of the food, energy, housing, healthcare, building materials, and other essential goods we need here at home, we can create an economy that’s more prosperous, more affordable, and far more resilient.”
Tom TiffanyRepublicanGovernor of Wisconsin · WisconsinExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“livered the largest tax cut in history for working families, seniors, and small businesses. He ended taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security. He expanded affordable childcare, opened more pathways to trade schools, and created real opportunities for workers to get ahead.But under Democrat leadership in Madison, Wisconsin is slipping down the woke and broke path of Illinois and Minnesota.”
Marilyn ZayasDemocraticOhio Supreme Court · OhioExpand public coverage — Medicaid, a public option, or universal care
“I have worked in a variety of environments including a large law firm, the Hamilton County Public Defender’s Office, and running my own legal practice. My extensive legal background includes experience in Federal and State appeals, immigration law, intellectual property, labor and employment, criminal, delinquency, custody and adoptions”
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Ritesh TandonRepublicanU.S. House California District 17 · CaliforniaMore competition and price transparency, less government involvement
“CA-17 families are squeezed by rent, gas, groceries, and healthcare. My plan: lower everyday living costs with middle-class relief, real market competition, and cracking down on hidden fees. Make housing affordable — federal incentives for new supply and first-time homebuyer support”
John DeatonRepublicanU.S. Senate Massachusetts · MassachusettsMore competition and price transparency, less government involvement
“l work to lower prescription drug costs, increase price transparency, and expand access to quality care without growing Washington’s bureaucracy or raising taxes. What areas of public policy are you personally passion”
Thomas StalcupRepublicanU.S. House Massachusetts District 4 · MassachusettsMore competition and price transparency, less government involvement
“edications. We also need to open the door to real competition, including allowing safe, equivalent generics to enter the market and ensuring that public investment in research translates into affordable prices for the public. We can support innovation without forcing people to pay inflated prices at the pharmacy counter.We must also ensure our kids don’t start to smoke or use drugs, and to do t...”
Donavan McKinneyDemocraticU.S. House Michigan District 13 · MichiganMore competition and price transparency, less government involvement
“naction with unlimited dark money. None of us can compete with millions of dollars from CEOs — and we shouldn’t have to. Our democracy should be by and for the people, but as long as our elections are auctions for the highest bidder, the wealthy few’s wallets will be more powerful than the voices of the majority. In the State Legislature, I’ve fought to get big money out of politics, helping le...”
Ray PooleyDemocraticU.S. House Michigan District 9 · MichiganMore competition and price transparency, less government involvement
“CEO pay, building up small businesses so they can compete, and holding companies to a higher standard that if they are profitable, those profits are properly shared with the employees that created the value.Higher wages, lower taxesHelp small businessesTax the rich04 Freedom From Medical TyrannyTrue health freedom means being able to see a doctor without fearing bankruptcy. It means your health...”
Tom BarrettRepublicanU.S. House Michigan District 7 · MichiganMore competition and price transparency, less government involvement
“appen overnight, but we can lower costs, increase competition, and put patients back at the center of our health care system.For decades, politicians sent Americans like me into wars without clear missions, defined objectives, or a plan for when the fighting wou”
Paul WikstromRepublicanU.S. House Minnesota District 4 · MinnesotaMore competition and price transparency, less government involvement
“ion and improving investment climate. -Bring Back Competition in Healthcare – increase price transparency, allow purchase of insurance across state lines, stop drug companies from blocking access to generics and imported”
Michael ChiaradioDemocraticU.S. House Mississippi District 3 · MississippiMore competition and price transparency, less government involvement
“TER spending that invests in our people.America's Competitive Advantages: Yes, we should protect manufacturing and other critical industries, but we should also focus on our natural strengths. Agriculture and Healthcare are examples of foundational competitive advantages that can, and should, lead the United States into the future. We must make intelligent invest”
Bethany MannDemocraticU.S. House Missouri District 3 · MissouriMore competition and price transparency, less government involvement
“nd invest in technology to enable our children to compete in the 21st Century. Increase in teacher payWe see more teachers leaving the field than coming in. Our teachers, paraprofessionals, and staff deserve competitive wages and investment in our classrooms. Many teachers pay for classroom supplies out of pocket, while the system continually cuts budgets.Invest in classroom TechnologyThough ...”
Chris StigallRepublicanU.S. House Missouri District 6 · MissouriMore competition and price transparency, less government involvement
“Committee to ensure Missouri agriculture remains competitive and prosperous for future generations.Crypto & Financial FreedomI support President Trump's efforts to make America the world leader in cryptocurrency and digital asset innovation. Washington bureaucrats should not stifle innovation with burdensome regulations that drive jobs and investment overseas. I will fight to protect financial ...”
KathleenMae RogersNo party listedU.S. House Missouri District 4 · MissouriMore competition and price transparency, less government involvement
“repair equipment, agricultural research, and fair competition; strengthening veterans’ healthcare and earned benefits; investing in infrastructure and local businesses; protecting clean air, water, public lands, and constitutional rights; and”
Troy DowningRepublicanU.S. House Montana District 2 · MontanaMore competition and price transparency, less government involvement
“onships… Then, let’s open the insurance market to competition. By doing this we can really move the needle in making quality healthcare affordable and accessible to more Americans. Much Needed Tax Reform Not only do we need to lower tax rates on middle-class families and small bus”
Adrian SmithRepublicanU.S. House Nebraska District 3 · NebraskaMore competition and price transparency, less government involvement
““ Healthcare: I believe we must repeal Obamacare and pursue market-based reforms. Decreasing bureaucracy and mandates while increasing competition in the system will make health care more affordable and accessible for all Americans”
John E. SununuRepublicanU.S. Senate New Hampshire · New HampshireMore competition and price transparency, less government involvement
“On health care, affordability comes from competition, expanding health savings accounts and increasing price transparency”
Lily WilliamsRepublicanU.S. House New Hampshire District 2 · New HampshireMore competition and price transparency, less government involvement
“Instead of pushing for public-private partnerships and regulations that seem only to end up helping politically-connected big players, I will endeavor to remove subsidies and red tape for all businesses, large and small, unleashing true market competition”
Aristotle EliopoulosIndependentU.S. House New Jersey District 8 · New JerseyMore competition and price transparency, less government involvement
“We should lower prescription drug costs, increase price transparency, encourage competition among providers and insurers, and reduce unnecessary administrative bureaucracy”
Michael LiPetri Jr.No party listedU.S. House New York District 3 · New YorkMore competition and price transparency, less government involvement
“s, keep coverage across jobs or states, deliver a price transparency system fit for the 21st century, and focus on staying healthy—not just getting treated when sick.Protect Women & Children Biological men should neve”
Paul TonkoDemocraticU.S. House New York District 20 · New YorkMore competition and price transparency, less government involvement
“Access to affordable health care is critical to quality of life in the Capital Region and to the success of American small businesses trying to compete in a global market that gets larger every day. The Affordable Care Act, passed in 2010, is far from a perfect law. That is why we have to respond to challenges in our health care system and fix the parts of the ACA that don’t work while moving”
Jack CodigaRepublicanU.S. House North Carolina District 12 · North CarolinaMore competition and price transparency, less government involvement
“Free MarketsMake Healthcare a Marketplace AgainStrip away administrative bloat and expose healthcare to real market forces like price transparency and competition”
Mark HarrisRepublicanU.S. House North Carolina District 8 · North CarolinaMore competition and price transparency, less government involvement
“Obamacare Congress must keep its promise to the American People and repeal and replace Obamacare! We need to look at reform that is market-based and patient driven. A market-based approach would foster competition and empower individuals to make personal healthcare decisions between them and their doctor”
Andrey MartinichinIndependentU.S. House Ohio District 7 · OhioMore competition and price transparency, less government involvement
“" Tackling affordability through investments (education, healthcare, infrastructure) fostering market competition, investing in education and ensuring that our citizens have access to gaining certifications and other useful degrees, thereby empowering our constituents”
Colin AllredDemocraticU.S. House Texas District 33 · TexasMore competition and price transparency, less government involvement
“for everyone. By making investments in our families, our workers and our infrastructure, we can strengthen our economy and ensure we are prepared to compete with anyone – while also lowering our debt.It’s clear that we cannot afford six more years of Ted Cruz and his divisive agenda that is setting Texas and America on a dangerous course.”
Ronny JacksonRepublicanU.S. House Texas District 13 · TexasMore competition and price transparency, less government involvement
“f healthcare is far outpacing the income for most people in this country. I will work to eliminate the monopolies in healthcare, continue to promote transparency in billing, reform pharmaceutical pricing and bring down the cost of drugs, and protect Americans from the liberal agenda and the socialist healthcare plans of the left. Term Limits I supp”
Trever NehlsRepublicanU.S. House Texas District 22 · TexasMore competition and price transparency, less government involvement
“logy targeting children. He will vote to eliminate DEI mandates, block gender ideology in schools, protect girls’ sports, and require full curriculum transparency. He believes in patriotic, pro-America education grounded in Texas values, not political indoctrination. Making America Prosperous Through Energy IndependenceTrever supports President Trump’s agenda to unleash Texas oil, gas, and”
Kent UdellDemocraticU.S. House Utah District 3 · UtahMore competition and price transparency, less government involvement
“y in our elections to regulatory avoidance, too many decisions in Washington benefit the powerful instead of the needs of Americans. I will fight for transparency, accountability, and ethics reforms that put American interests, not special interests, first.EnergyAmerica needs reliable, affordable energy, now and in the future.”
Douglas OllivantRepublicanU.S. House Virginia District 7 · VirginiaMore competition and price transparency, less government involvement
“and suburban households looking for affordable fresh, high-quality nutritious food. Reducing unnecessary middle layers in the supply chain increases competition, supports local farmers, and helps lower food costs for families.Better food results in better health. While not the only factor, food is at the core of our epidemics of diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and other chronic illnesses.”
- John McGuireRepublicanU.S. House Virginia District 5 · Virginia
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“t substance abuse disorders and help those in recovery get back on their feet.Health Care:John wants to cut burdensome regulations presently stifling competition, inflating health care costs, and reducing access to health care providers - particularly in rural areas like Louisa and Goochland. John is committed to overhauling our current regulatory scheme because the pe”
Suhas SubramanyamDemocraticU.S. House Virginia District 10 · VirginiaMore competition and price transparency, less government involvement
“the electric utility corporation (Chief Patron) HB 1832: Prevented a 40% toll hike on the Dulles Greenway Toll Road (Chief Patron) HB 2007: Requires transparency in drug pricing (Chief Co-Patron) In Congress, Suhas will continue to deliver real results to grow our economy and create jobs. He supports manufacturing in the U”
- Derrick Van OrdenRepublicanU.S. House Wisconsin District 3 · Wisconsin
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“to make sure individuals with preexisting conditions are protected when Obamacare is fully repealed and a new system is implemented allowing for true competition in healthcare, driving costs down.While that work continues in Washington, Derrick is working to ensure that every Wisconsinite has access to high quality, readily available, and actually affordable healthcare.”
- Dan CoxRepublicanGovernor of Maryland · Maryland
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“oice, transparency, and affordability. Increased competition in the health insurance market and lowering drug prices is essential for all. Dan Cox will vote to stop any and all COVID mandates and restore medical freedom, end surprise medical billing, increase fairness through price transparency, and further reduce the cost of prescription drugs and health insurance premiums. We should will alw...”
Mara DolanDemocraticMassachusetts Governor's Council District 3 · MassachusettsMore competition and price transparency, less government involvement
“sion, making sure that all nominees have cultural competencies and will understand the people who appear before them.Judges must be able to fully understand the people who appear before them, and never discriminate based on any externalities. I have clients who come to court in sweatpants, a t-shirt, and flip flops because that is all they have, and that must never be held against them. Judges ...”
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Mark DeSaulnierDemocraticU.S. House California District 10 · CaliforniaProtect Medicare and Medicaid as they are, without big expansions
“My goal is to build an economy where no one is left behind.I believe every American should have access to affordable, quality health care. I’ve consistently supported efforts to protect Medicare, lower prescription drug costs, and expand mental health services. I’ve also fought to protect reproductive rights, voting to codify into law a woman’s ...”
Mark TakanoDemocraticU.S. House California District 39 · CaliforniaProtect Medicare and Medicaid as they are, without big expansions
“Medicare & Social Security: Mark Takano understands the value of caring for our greatest generation. He will fight to stop the extreme Republican agenda in Congress and protect Medicare and Social Security for our seniors. Education and Workforce Development: As a lifelong teacher, Mark Takano will bring practical knowledge to Washington D”
Pete AguilarDemocraticU.S. House California District 33 · CaliforniaProtect Medicare and Medicaid as they are, without big expansions
“Some in Congress are pushing to replace it with a voucher program that will force seniors to pay $6,000.00 more in out-of-pocket medical expenses each year. Pete will fight to protect Medicare in Congress, opposing program cuts."”
Steven HorsfordDemocraticU.S. House Nevada District 4 · NevadaProtect Medicare and Medicaid as they are, without big expansions
“Protecting Retirement and Seniors Steven will fight to protect Seniors and their quality of life in their golden years. He will stop attempts to privatize Social Security or voucherize Medicare and prevent all attempts to raise the retirement age”
Steven St JohnNo party listedU.S. House Nevada District 1 · NevadaProtect Medicare and Medicaid as they are, without big expansions
“That means protecting access to healthcare, supporting economic opportunity, expanding affordable housing, strengthening Social Security and Medicare, and ensuring that Southern Nevada remains a place where families, seniors, veterans, and future generations can call home with pride”
Maggie GoodlanderDemocraticU.S. House New Hampshire District 2 · New HampshireProtect Medicare and Medicaid as they are, without big expansions
“The fight for a fair deal means protecting Social Security, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act”
Donald NorcrossDemocraticU.S. House New Jersey District 1 · New JerseyProtect Medicare and Medicaid as they are, without big expansions
“In Congress, I will always honor our commitments to seniors and protect the Social Security and Medicare programs that they have worked hard to fund”
Frank Pallone Jr.DemocraticU.S. House New Jersey District 6 · New JerseyProtect Medicare and Medicaid as they are, without big expansions
“Congressman Pallone is committed to protecting the programs that seniors rely on, like Medicare and Social Security, while also making them stronger and more secure”
Josh GottheimerDemocraticU.S. House New Jersey District 5 · New JerseyProtect Medicare and Medicaid as they are, without big expansions
“I promise to protect Social Security and Medicare for future generations and will oppose any attempt to privatize or cut the benefits of these essential programs. Instead, we should make our current programs more sustainable for future generations. Social Security and Medicare are the foundation of our retirement security; it should be a guarantee – not a gamble”
Christopher GallantDemocraticU.S. House New York District 1 · New YorkProtect Medicare and Medicaid as they are, without big expansions
“Protect Medicare, Social Security, and veterans’ benefits because no one who worked or served their whole life should have to fight for what they earned”
- Claudia TenneyRepublicanU.S. House New York District 24 · New York
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“urces for Americans and immigrants who respect and follow our laws and choose to come here legally. She will put New York and American workers first. Protecting Social Security and Medicare For Claudia, protecting Social Security and Medicare is personal. Both of Claudia’s parents depended on Social Security and Medicare while elderly an”
- Nicole MalliotakisRepublicanU.S. House New York District 11 · New York
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“icole has spent her career fighting for seniors on Staten Island and in South Brooklyn. She has worked hard to make Access-A-Ride more convenient and protect state funding for local senior centers. Nicole voted to expand the state EPIC program to supplement out-of-pocket Medicare Part D prescription costs for seniors and she is working to provide more financial assistance to seniors caring for an”
Alma AdamsDemocraticU.S. House North Carolina District 12 · North CarolinaProtect Medicare and Medicaid as they are, without big expansions
“Protecting Seniors: Keeping our promise to our seniors in the form of Medicare and Social Security should be a top priority”
Joyce BeattyDemocraticU.S. House Ohio District 3 · OhioProtect Medicare and Medicaid as they are, without big expansions
“That is why Joyce is fighting to protect the benefits that Central Ohio seniors worked a lifetime to earn. As Vice-Chair of the Democratic Caucus’ Seniors Task Force, Joyce supports expanding Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, and believes we should uphold the promises made to America’s seniors by strengthening these programs and ensuring their long-term solvency”
Carlos De La CruzRepublicanU.S. House Texas District 35 · TexasProtect Medicare and Medicaid as they are, without big expansions
“rvatives. In Congress, I’ll fight alongside President Trump to defend faith, family, and freedom, and give America’s children the future they deserve.Protecting our Farmers and RanchersTexas farmers and ranchers feed America, and I’ll always have their back. I will keep fighting to hold the Mexican government accountable and ensure they deliver the water they owe our agricultural communities.”
Justin EarlyDemocraticU.S. House Texas District 31 · TexasProtect Medicare and Medicaid as they are, without big expansions
“erosion of our civil liberties. I'll listen to the people I serve, lead from the front, and fight for lower costs and higher wages, stronger privacy protections as AI advances, working families and unions, our veterans, and Social Security and Medicare. Please list below 3 key messages of your”
Lizzie Pannill FletcherDemocraticU.S. House Texas District 7 · TexasProtect Medicare and Medicaid as they are, without big expansions
“eform that encourages domestic job growth rather than incentives that promote the outsourcing of jobs and investments that should be kept in Houston. Protecting what we have worked for means protecting Social Security and Medicare. As the deficit and the national debt continue to rise, Congressional actions put the future of our investments at risk.”
- Marie Gluesenkamp PerezDemocraticU.S. House Washington District 3 · Washington
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“nsure every woman can see a doctor whenever she wants, for whatever reason. Because that is her right, and once freedom is limited, it’s lost. She is protecting access to critical medical care and the freedom of women to choose what is right for their families and themselves. Marie will do whatever it takes to prevent a national abortion ban, which would override the will of the people of”
Susan BysiewiczDemocraticLieutenant Governor of Connecticut · ConnecticutProtect Medicare and Medicaid as they are, without big expansions
“an affordable place to live for senior citizens heading into their retirement years. I will work hard on issues affecting senior citizens, including protecting them from predatory reverse mortgage schemes. I will fight to make sure that Social Security income and pension payments for all residents earning $75,000 or less and households under $100,000 remain untaxed.”
Candidates not listed here haven’t published a position on healthcare in the sources this site covers. No position is ever assumed from a candidate’s party. Office levels covered so far: Federal, Statewide offices, and courts.