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Opinion: What the 2024 electoral map reveals about America’s mortality divide

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A 2026 analysis of the 2024 midterm election reveals that states supporting Donald Trump had a 19.2% higher mortality rate than those supporting Kamala Harris, adjusted for age composition. This finding highlights the persistent gap in U.S. life expectancy despite substantial health spending, suggesting political geography significantly influences health outcomes.

Key points

• In 2024, states voting for Donald Trump experienced a 19.2% higher mortality rate than states voting for Kamala Harris, after adjusting for age composition.
• The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda is identified as a key factor shaping the political divide in health outcomes.

Context

This analysis examines the 2024 midterm election results to understand how political geography correlates with mortality rates. The MAHA agenda is noted as a significant driver in shaping these health policy differences.

Limitations

Data is limited to the 2024 midterm election period. Mortality rates are adjusted for age composition but do not account for other demographic factors. The specific drivers of the mortality gap remain partially unexplained by the available evidence.

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