In 30 of the States Implementing Medicaid Work Requirements, Governors Are on the Ballot in November Published: June 22, 2026

https://www.kff.org/quick-insights/in-30-of-the-states-implementing-medicaid-work-requirements-governors-are-on-the-ballot-in-november/ A majority of states subject to new Medicaid work requirements — 30 of 44 — will hold gubernatorial elections this November, and leadership transitions, particularly those involving a change in party, could complicate state implementation of work requirements.