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U.S. House of Representatives: Congressional District 9

Federal race on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot in Nassau County and New York City. 2 candidates: Joel Azumah and Yvette D. Clarke.

Federal · 2 candidates

Who's running

Joel AzumahRepublican, Conservative
Yvette D. ClarkeDemocratic · U.S. Representative
Top U.S. voter concern

Health Care

1 of 2 candidates on record

Health insurance, costs and access to care.

Joel Azumah

No verified, sourced position on record.

Yvette D. Clarke
  • Supports medicare for All / universal health care
“Congresswoman Clarke is also the co-chair of the Medicare for All Caucus, where she fights for the right to universal health care.”
Source: About - Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (official U.S. House website)

What this means for youMedicare for All would replace private and employer insurance with one public plan, paid for through taxes. As one of 435 House members, they would vote and push for this in Congress; it would only become law with majorities in both chambers and the President's signature.

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