She voted for Trump every time. Then came cancer and the bills

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — Cindy Banda, a mother of eight, made a surprising shift in her political allegiance after battling cancer and drowning in medical bills. The Democratic nominee, James Talarico, visited Banda's fundraising event and spoke about lowering insulin prices, which resonated with her. Banda, who voted for Donald Trump in every election, became aware of rising healthcare costs and financial strain on families like hers.

With half of registered voters now expressing healthcare costs as a major concern, Banda and others are considering a change in their political support. She had previously opposed abortion, but the mounting bills and the need to maintain stability for her family led her to consider voting Democratic for the first time.