A 19th article follows mothers of disabled daughters who approached the 2026 midterms with dread over Medicaid cuts, then found hope when Democrats won both chambers of Congress. Yasmina Halim, caring for her 13-year-old daughter Lily, who is dying of juvenile Tay-Sachs disease, called the results "a little hope," though nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts take effect in 2027 and reversing them faces steep hurdles. Stephanie Walters of Idaho, who fights annual redeterminations for her daughter Shelby, is hopeful about the many healthcare workers elected.