{
  "id": 19836280,
  "title": "More than half of MAHA’s 24 endorsed candidates lost in the midterms — and 41% of Americans still back the movement",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/more-than-half-of-mahas-24-endorsed-candidates-lost-in-the-midterms",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-13T16:08:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fortune",
    "slug": "fortune",
    "url": "https://fortune.com/2026/11/13/maha-candidates-midterms-losses-rfk-jr/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the 2026 midterm elections, a significant number of Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) endorsed candidates faced electoral defeats, casting doubt on the movement's political future. While MAHA advocates for healthier food, increased physical activity, and greater corporate transparency, some of its figures have challenged scientific evidence related to vaccines. Iowa gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn, endorsed by prominent figures such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Jay Bhattacharya, suffered a significant loss, described by some as a \"brutal election night wipeout.\" However, despite these electoral setbacks, a majority of Americans still support MAHA's policies, with a May 2026 poll indicating that 41% of American adults expressed backing for the movement. The influence of MAHA remains substantial, with its backers holding influential positions within the Trump administration, including Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya. Nonetheless, the electoral failures highlight a disconnect between public support for MAHA's ideas and their endorsement of the movement's candidates. While dissatisfaction with Trump's health policies is evident, the majority of MAHA supporters continue to vote for Republicans, indicating that supporting the movement's goals does not always translate to voting for its candidates. The uncertain political future of MAHA suggests that its supporters may gradually shift towards Democrats, particularly on issues such as corporate influence, pharmaceutical accountability, and food safety, areas where concerns cross partisan lines.",
  "summary": "A May 2026 poll conducted by the health policy organization KFF found that 41% of American adults supported MAHA, including many Democrats and independents.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}