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Public opinion polling shows a majority of Kansans support Medicaid expansion.

Republican gubernatorial candidates for 2026 have expressed opposition to expanding Medicaid.

As has been the case for years, public opinion polling shows expanding Medicaid has broad support among Kansans, even as top Republicans remain opposed and the federal government has nixed financial incentives for expansion.

The Docking Institute of Public Affairs at Fort Hays State University on Oct. 27 released the results of its annual Kansas Speaks public opinion survey.

In the poll:

74.4% of respondents either somewhat or strongly agree that expanding Medicaid would help rural Kansas hospitals stay in business. That's down from 75.9% in 2024, but up from 64.4% in 2023 while down from 75.7%

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