Four in ten Democratic voters say abortion policy is “extremely important” for 2026 midterm candidates to talk about, compared to fewer independent (22%) and Republican (20%) voters. The latest KFF Health Tracking Poll finds six in ten (60%) adults have heard of the abortion medication mifepristone, including two-thirds (66%) of women of reproductive age (ages 18 to 49). Similar shares of adults overall say abortion pills are safe compared to last year (42% in November 2025). The latest KFF Health Tracking Poll finds majorities oppose laws that would place further restrictions on medication abortion. In contrast, fewer independent (22%) and Republican (20%) voters say abortion policy is extremely important for midterm candidates to discuss.