Doctors tend to vote less often than the general population, as do low-income populations and other marginalized communities. Poverty, systemic racism & economic disparities adversely impact the ability of the average American to vote.
Your vote is a health decision. And right now, too many voices are missing. In the 2024 presidential election, 64% of eligible voters cast ballots — the second-highest turnout in over a century. But behind that number is a troubling gap: Black voter turnout dropped by 3 percentage points from 2020, and the Black–white turnout gap is now back to levels not seen since the 1990s. Low-income communities and young people continued to vote at far lower rates than older, wealthier, and white Americans.
Poverty, systemic racism, and economic inequality don't just shape who gets sick — they shape who gets heard. And in 2026, Congress will vote on the future of Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, maternal health funding, and the public health programs millions of families depend on.
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The 2026 midterms are a health event. Civic Health Alliance is making sure our communities show up.
Education
Educating staff, patients, and communities on the connection between civic engagement and health outcomes.
Engage
Encouraging voter registration efforts within care settings and in partnership with non-partisan community efforts.
Empower
Empowering people to vote as safely and easily as possible by eliminating barriers to voting.
Educate
Educating staff, patients, and communities on the connection between civic engagement and health outcomes.
Empower
Empowering people to vote as safely and easily as possible by eliminating barriers to voting.
Your donation is a health decision.
Democracy and health are inseparable. When communities can't access the ballot-- because of systemic barriers, disenfranchisement, or a lack of trusted voices-- their health suffers for it.
Civic Health Alliance is a small, volunteer-powered organization doing big work. In 2026, we're mobilizing 1,000 Caring Voices Champions: healthcare workers, educators, and community leaders to register voters, lead civic conversations, and make sure every eligible person can participate in the decisions that shape our health.
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The 2026 midterms are months away. Congress is voting on the future of Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, and maternal health funding. The window to act is now, and we need your support to keep this work going.
$25 trains a Champion.
$100 funds a community event.
$500 supports a month of outreach.
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Can't give a lot right now? A monthly gift of just $10 keeps a Champion equipped and engaged all year long. Recurring gifts, no matter the size, are what allow us to plan, sustain, and grow this work through November 2026 and beyond.
Want to join the movement?
Contact us at
info@civichealthalliance.org
