The Midterms Lurk Behind Every Health Policy Move Now Author: Drew Altman Published: Feb 26, 2026

https://www.kff.org/from-drew-altman/the-midterms-lurk-behind-every-health-policy-move-now/?utm_campaign=KFF-This-Week&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_IgIGaxVV3ZuSHWf1CjsDnhByxTYqBMRwzUg5cXK-J-0kjd82Q1Y2CPCXgegt1l6tTzLvK7ZHkgH3OeK206OOgELjRGA&_hsmi=406063538&utm_content=406063538&utm_source=hs_email Look for the midterms to play a role in every health policy decision until November, as both Republicans and Democrats maneuver for advantage with voters. That’s the case with two recent Trump administration moves to strengthen the hand of Republicans in the midterm elections. 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.