Policy issues that would have big impacts on chronic disease patients are on the ballot in November. The Chronic Disease Coalition is not telling anyone how to vote – we're making sure the chronic disease community has what it needs to show up informed.
The Head and the Heart travels all over the country, bringing different generations together for truly special live music experiences. But no matter where they are traveling or living, they make a point to vote.
Voter Guide
This one-page guide is intended to help patients and their families evaluate candidates on their own terms. We don't tell you who to vote for, but we believe every voter deserves to know where candidates stand on the issues that affect their health.
Protect Vote by Mail
For many in our community, mail voting isn't a convenience — it's what makes voting possible at all. A health condition should never be the reason a vote goes uncast. Tell your lawmakers to protect vote by mail for the long term.
Coalition Resources
Learn how to use our Voter Guide to evaluate candidates on your own terms. The Chronic Disease Coalition does not endorse candidates or political parties.
The Chronic Disease Coalition is running a nonpartisan voter education push through November. Learn what you need to know.
Voting is everyone’s responsibility—not just the people who can stand and walk in. Learn why vote by mail matters.
The Impact of Chronic Disease on Patients and Families
In July 2026, the Chronic Disease Coalition commissioned Fulcrum Strategy Group (FSG) to do a national survey of 1,000 people living with chronic disease. What FSG found backs up what our Ambassadors tell us in small conversations: chronic disease costs patients and families in ways that go far beyond a doctor's office.
