Rural Voter Survey Reveals Divided Stance on Immigration Impact to Local Healthcare

By Linley Sanders, The Associated Press, Sarah Jane Tribble, Ali Swenson, The Associated Press and Fatima Hussein, The Associated Press · KFF Health News · 2026-10-05

A new Associated Press-KFF survey of 2,000 rural residents indicates a significant split regarding the local effects of federal immigration enforcement. While many voters view these policies as a benefit to their communities, others report that aggressive deportations are harming

A new Associated Press-KFF survey of 2,000 rural residents indicates a significant split regarding the local effects of federal immigration enforcement. While many voters view these policies as a benefit to their communities, others report that aggressive deportations are harming