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3 congressional races to watch in 2020

Drug prices will be a major driving force for voters next year. Here are three congressional races that will highlight lawmakers’ desire to “take on” pharma.

WASHINGTON — Drug prices are on the ballot once again in 2020.

It’s already evident from President Trump’s frenzied reelection push and in state legislative races across the country: Health care costs and the price of prescription medicines in particular continue to drive voters to the polls.

Nearly 8 in 10 Americans want Congress to act to lower drug prices, according to polling. Other surveys show that Americans view the drug industry more unfavorably than any other business sector.

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