Exit polls show healthcare is the biggest issue for voters — and that could be a good sign for Democrats

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November 7, 2018 12:23 AM

Some 40% of voters picked healthcare as their most important issue in the midterm elections, which could be good news for Democrats.

Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer.

Healthcare was the driving issue for many Americans in Tuesday's midterm elections, according to early exit polls, and the focus could be a good sign for Democrats.

According to early exit polls, healthcare was the most important issue for a plurality of voters in the midterms. Both outlets' polls found 40% of Americans picking healthcare as their most important issue. Immigration came in second in both polls with roughly 20% of people selecting it as the top issue.

Healthcare was a dominant theme for Democrats throughout the election season with both House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer imploring candidates to focus on the issue during the waning days of the campaign.

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