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Bias Comparison — The most pressing midterm issues for rural voters

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The most pressing midterm issues for rural voters

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Data: KFF/AP Rural Voters Survey ; Chart: Herb Scribner Cost of living and health care costs top the list of issues rural voters want 2026 midterm candidates to address, according to a new AP/KFF poll . The big picture: Ahead of the midterms, rural voters rank pocketbook concerns above immigration, the conflict with Iran and several major domestic policy debates. By the numbers: 69% of rural voters said it is 'extremely important' for candidates to talk about the cost of living, followed by heal

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Left: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
Center: Data: KFF/AP Rural Voters Survey ; Chart: Herb Scribner Cost of living and health care costs top the list of issues rural voters want 2026 midterm candidates to address, according to a new AP/KFF poll . The big picture: Ahead of the midterms, rural voters rank pocketbook concerns above immigration, the conflict with Iran and several major domestic policy debates. By the numbers: 69% of rural voters said it is 'extremely important' for candidates to talk about the cost of living, followed by heal
Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.

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