# Rural Voters Dislike MAHA

> Rural voters support MAHA but say it’s failing health efforts.
- Title: Rural Voters Dislike MAHA · Mother Jones | Shortify
- Summary: Rural voters support MAHA but say it’s failing health efforts. Most rural voters say the Trump administration’s health policies aren’t improving community…
- Keywords: rural voters, make america healthy again, robert f kennedy jr, maha, healthcare policies, vaccine policies, ultraprocessed foods, big ag, red-meat diet, iowa governor, jessie gabriel, zach lahn
- Source: Mother Jones — https://motherjones.com/politics/2026/09/rural-voters-like-maha-they-just-dont-think-its-working
- Author: Sophie Hurwitz
- Published: 2026-09-30T10:52:04+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: rural voters, make america healthy again, robert f kennedy jr, maha, healthcare policies, vaccine policies, ultraprocessed foods, big ag, red-meat diet, iowa governor, jessie gabriel, zach lahn
## Rural Voters Support MAHA
A new AP/KFF poll shows half of rural voters support Trump’s Make America Healthy Again policies.
## Most Rural Voters Say MAHA Fails
About 8 out of 10 rural voters say the administration’s healthcare platform has negatively impacted community health.
## MAHA Supporters Agree
68 percent of self-identified MAHA supporters say the policies aren’t making them healthier.
## MAHA’s Health Focus
The platform includes abandoning vaccine policies, researching ultraprocessed foods, criticizing Big Ag, and promoting a red-meat-heavy diet.
## Rural Voters’ 2024 Election Choice
About 7 out of 10 rural voters supported Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
## What Happens Next
Rural voters are questioning whether MAHA’s promises will improve health outcomes.
## Key takeaway

Most rural voters say the Trump administration’s health policies aren’t improving community health despite supporting them.