Alabama House Race Spotlights Medicaid, SNAP Cuts Under Federal Law

In Alabama's 3rd Congressional District, Republican incumbent Mike Rogers faces Democratic newcomer Lee McInnis in a race Cook Political Report rates as solidly Republican. McInnis has criticized Rogers for voting for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which cut Medicaid funding and shifted more SNAP costs to states; Alabama officials estimate the state could owe $174 million if it doesn't reduce its SNAP error rate. McInnis says healthcare access, including long travel distances for maternity care, would be a priority if elected. Rogers has defended his vote citing the bill's defense spending increases. The election is Nov. 3, with voter registration closing Oct. 19.

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