The midterms will come down to the cost of everything — and who voters trust to fix it

Business Insider | 05-10-2026 10:47am |

As the U.S. midterm congressional elections approach, candidates in swing states are focusing on affordability issues, including gas, electricity, and housing prices. Voters like Zac Owen, a 31-year-old brand strategist in Michigan, cite gas prices as a top concern. Candidates from both parties are promoting plans to reduce costs, but rising prices and international tensions threaten to keep affordability a central issue.

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