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Should federal student loan debt be forgiven?

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Current split

How 186 Americans voted.

Yes — cancel all federal student loan debt

27%

Yes — but only for borrowers under specific income thresholds

12%

No — but expand income-driven repayment and public service forgiveness

32%

No — borrowers should repay loans under existing terms

29%

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