Georgia gubernatorial poll shows strong voter concern over health-care costs
A University of Georgia poll of nearly 1,000 likely voters finds most Georgians worry that health-care prices are rising faster than quality, with Democrats and Republicans both expressing alarm.
Nearly 1,000 likely Georgia voters were surveyed by the University of Georgia in a poll sponsored by the Georgia Health Initiative. While more than 90% reported having health insurance, roughly 75% of Democrats and 49% of Republicans said health-care is not affordable in the state. When asked whether prices keep rising without quality improvement, about 90% of Democrats and 77% of Republicans agreed.
The poll asked how important health-care should be for the next governor, with 86% of Democrats and 43% of Republicans saying it should be a priority. Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Keisha Lance Bottoms pledged to expand Medicaid and create a prescription review board, while Republican candidate Rick Jackson advocated for an "intelligent" Medicaid expansion funded by a federal grant and job-training programs. Both candidates discussed their plans at a recent Chamber of Commerce luncheon alongside Gov. Brian Kemp.
Why it matters
Voter attitudes on health-care will shape policy proposals in Georgia's upcoming governor race.
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