Electoral results
House of Representatives
| Election year | Overall seats | Democratic seats | ± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 78 / 435 | 78 / 233 | |
| 2020 | 75 / 435 | 75 / 222 |  -3 |
| 2022 | 58 / 435 | 58 / 212 | -17 |
Medicare for All Caucus | |
|---|---|
| Co-Chairs | Debbie Dingell, Pramila Jayapal |
| Founded | July 19, 2018 |
| Ideology | Right to health Single-payer healthcare |
| National affiliation | Democratic Party |
| Colors | Blue |
| Seats in the House | 58 / 435 |
| Seats in the House Democratic Caucus | 58 / 212 |
The Medicare for All Caucus is a congressional caucus in the United States House of Representatives, consisting of members that advocate for the implementation of a single-payer healthcare system. It was announced by progressive members of the House of Representatives in July 2018 with over 70 founding members, all Democrats. [1]
| Election year | Overall seats | Democratic seats | ± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 78 / 435 | 78 / 233 | |
| 2020 | 75 / 435 | 75 / 222 | -3 |
| 2022 | 58 / 435 | 58 / 212 | -17 |
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