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For Californians Drowning in Healthcare Costs, Governor’s Race Offers Few Answers

By Christine Mai-Duc, KFF Health News · October 30, 2026

In California, healthcare costs are rising faster than income and inflation, and 4 in 10 adults in the state say they’re paying down medical debt. With the governor’s race in full swing, it’s still not clear what the candidates would do to fix it.

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For Californians Drowning in Healthcare Costs, Governor’s Race Offers Few Answers

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