July 15, 2025

“This new polling confirms that health care will be the deciding issue in the midterms”

(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) — Today, Trump pollster Fabrizio Ward released a memo on their latest survey showing Congressional Republicans are underwater in all 28 battleground districts, especially on health care issues. In response, 314 Action President Shaughnessy Naughton released the following statement:

“If the GOP wanted a fight over Obamacare, they got one. This new polling confirms that health care will be the deciding issue in the midterms. The results are staggering, showing Democrats in a double-digit lead if Republicans continue to attack health care.

“With Affordable Care Act tax credits set to expire at the end of the year, the fight to protect health care is far from over. If Congress fails to extend ACA benefits, 22 million Americans will see their health insurance premiums rise and Republicans will finally get their wish — ending a decades-long project to repeal Obamacare, and their political careers.”

Key findings from the Fabrizio Ward survey include:

Among all registered voters, Republican candidates are trailing Democratic candidates by three points.

If Republicans let the premium tax credit expire, Republican candidates trail the Democrats by 15-points.

Nearly eight-in-ten voters support tax credits that make it more affordable for working families and individuals to purchase health insurance directly through healthcare.gov or state exchanges.

“Health care is becoming the number one issue in the midterms and Democratic doctors and scientists are uniquely positioned to respond to voters’ concerns. 314 Action is working with over 25 candidates running for Congress to elect more Democratic doctors and scientists to Congress and ensure Republicans pay a price for this.”

314 Action is the only national organization working to recruit, train and elect Democratic scientists across all levels of government—from the Senate down to local school boards. The organization is powered by a grassroots community of over six million people supporting scientists and health care professionals who will use science and facts to address the most urgent issues facing our generation.


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