Florida voters overwhelmingly support extending enhanced premium health care tax credits set to expire at the end of the year, according to new polling from the Associated Industries of Florida Center for Political Strategy[1].
The survey, conducted Aug. 25-27 by McLaughlin & Associates, found 79% of likely 2026 voters favor continuing the credits, which help small business owners and individuals purchase coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace. More than half (51%) said they “strongly approve.”
The support carries across party lines, with Democrats and Republicans equally supportive (83% and 81%, respectively) while third- and no-party voters lagged slightly at 70%. Additionally, enhanced credits had majority support among every demographic and within each of Florida’s dozen media market, including 90% in the conservative Fort Myers media market and 86% of voters over 65.
“In today’s hyper-partisan political climate, there are very few things that both Trump and Harris voters agree on: extending the enhanced premium healthcare tax credits to help Florida small business owners is one of them,” AIF Vice President of Political Operations Jeremy Sheftel said in a news release.
“The results clearly show that Florida voters overwhelmingly support extending the tax credits, recognizing the importance of helping Florida businesses afford health care coverage.”
While Republicans have long sought to repeal the Affordable Care Act, GOP lawmakers have recently signaled openness to extending enhanced premium tax credits. If the credits are allowed to expire, an estimated 5.7 million Americans would lose health care; millions more would see their costs spike. Florida is among the most affected states, with nearly 4.7 million enrollees.
The findings echo a Florida Chamber of Commerce poll released last month[2] showing broad support for extending the credits, with voters backing the measure by a 4-to-1 margin. That same survey reflected voters’ continued trust in local businesses and the private sector, themes AIF and the Chamber have both emphasized in how they frame the issue.
And a poll of the 28 most competitive U.S. House districts[3] nationwide conducted by Trump pollster Tony Fabrizio found Republicans would lead Democrats on the generic ballot by about six percentage points if credits are extended. If they expire, Democrats rocket to a 15-point lead.
The AIF survey included 800 likely General Election voters and has a +/- 3.5% margin of error.
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References
- ^ Center for Political Strategy (aif.com)
- ^ released last month (floridapolitics.com)
- ^ 28 most competitive U.S. House districts (static1.squarespace.com)