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Christine Meehan, a hair stylist in Upper Chichester, Pa., has purchased health insurance through Pennie, the ACA marketplace for Pennsylvania. She's pictured here in October 2025. ACA open enrollment runs from Nov. 1 through Jan. 15 in most states.
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Joe Mitchell, seen at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 14, 2026, is the GOP nominee in Iowa's 2nd congressional district. He is one of just a handful of Gen-Z Republicans on the ballot for the U.S. House this year.
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Democratic congressional hopeful Lisa Kinney campaigns at Johnny J's Diner in Casper, Wyo. on October 19, 2026.
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