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Government & Politics · Monday, November 2, 2026

In Virginia and beyond, Democratic candidates increasingly embrace Medicare For All

Rep. Don Byer was among 118 co-sponsors of last year’s Medicare For All Act, a measure that didn’t advance after its introduction.

By Virginia Mercury · 5 min read

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In Virginia and beyond, Democratic candidates increasingly embrace Medicare For All

Rep. Don Byer was among 118 co-sponsors of last year’s Medicare For All Act, a measure that didn’t advance after its introduction.

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Published Nov 2, 2026

Updated Nov 2, 2026 · 5 min read

In Virginia and beyond, Democratic candidates increasingly embrace Medicare For All
 A campaign sign outside of a polling place in Chesterfield County, Virginia reads “Medicare For All,” October 2026. (Photo by Charlotte Rene Woods/Virginia Mercury)
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