A GOP congressman voted to cut Medicaid. It covers 62% of his district. Can he win?

KFF Health News | By Jackie Fortiér

Published October 21, 2026 at 4:41 PM MDT

Republican U.S. Rep. David Valadao is fighting for reelection in central California. Six in 10 residents of his district are covered by Medicaid, which he voted to cut last year.

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