Cindy Banda, a single mother in McAllen, faces growing medical bills after treatment for breast cancer. She said the financial strain, along with the high cost of living, is overwhelming, though she remains positive about her outlook.
Banda has voted for President Donald Trump three times. She said her experience has made her rethink her politics. For the first time in her life, she voted Democratic, casting an early ballot for James Talarico in the U.S. Senate race.
Rising healthcare costs are a major concern for many voters ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Polling shows that registered voters tend to trust Democrats more than Republicans to handle healthcare.