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Democrats Hope Doctors Will Resuscitate Their Push to Retake the House

Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains and Rep. Ami Bera are two California doctors running in GOP-held seats seen as key to Democrats’ chances of flipping the House.
Rep. Ami Bera walks down the House steps in the Capitol on Friday, September 29, 2023. Bera is one of two California doctors running in GOP-held seats that Democrats want to flip in the 2026 midterm elections.  (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

With federal health care subsidies set to expire, Democrats are pushing to make next year’s midterm elections a referendum on Republicans’ approach to health care. Part of their strategy is recruiting doctors to run for office in 2026. Scott and Marisa talk with Guy about this tactic and how it’s playing out in two key California congressional races.  

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