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POLL: Virginians Oppose Kiggans’ and Wittman’s Big, Ugly Bill – Including Independent Voters

Kiggans and Wittman voted for the largest cuts to Medicaid in history

Virginia voters don’t like Republicans’ Big, Ugly Bill – and that’s bad news for vulnerable representatives Jen Kiggans and Rob Wittman.

New polling reveals “a majority of Virginia voters oppose” the GOP Tax Scam and, notably, there is a “deep skepticism among independents.” These brutal numbers are a major warning sign for Kiggans and Wittman, who will have to explain to voters why they chose to sell out working families.

DCCC Spokesperson Eli Cousin:
“Jen Kiggans and Rob Wittman cast toxic votes to kick their own constituents off their health care and put rural hospitals at risk, all so they could give tax cuts to billionaires. Poll after poll makes it clear that Kiggans and Wittman will have a tough time explaining to voters why they voted to screw over Virginians.”

Read more below:

Virginia Scope: Majority of Virginia voters oppose ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ new poll finds
By Brandon Jarvis | July 22, 2025
  • A majority of Virginia voters oppose the recently passed “Big Beautiful Bill,” according to a new survey from Public Policy Polling, highlighting deep skepticism among independents […]
  • 54% of respondents opposed the legislation, while 35% expressed support. Among independents, opposition climbs even higher: 59% oppose the bill, compared to only 23% who back it.
  • The findings underscore the challenge facing lawmakers who supported the sweeping measure, which has drawn national attention for both its branding and controversial provisions.
  • One of the bill’s most unpopular provisions involves cuts to social safety net programs. 56% of voters said reducing Medicaid and SNAP benefits to fund tax cuts “very serious concerns,” while just 32% said the changes don’t concern them.
  • “Those cuts have the very real potential to jeopardize the stability and survival of hospitals, to harm patient access to care, and to significantly weaken our economy and employment,” said Julian Walker, a spokesperson for the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association. “Our initial projections show that H.R. 1 changes to provider tax and state directed payment program policy will have a significant financial impact that ultimately could cost Virginia hospitals more than $2 billion annually. That essential funding helps hospitals sustain their operations, provide medical care, strengthen the state and local economy, and provide employment across Virginia.”

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