Rising Prices Squeeze More Americans Ahead of Pivotal Midterm Elections

Rising prices squeeze more Americans ahead of pivotal midterm elections

Americans’ growing frustration over high prices has defined many political campaigns this fall, as rising costs of healthcare, gas and groceries during President Donald Trump’s second term have put Republicans on defense, in Washington and in states nationwide.

Cost of living pressures weigh on Americans ahead of midterm elections

The cost of living is dominating the economic landscape in the United States ahead of the midterm elections scheduled for November 3, 2026, amid accelerating inflation, slowing job growth and declining real wages, despite continued economic expansion. Rising energy, housing and food costs are emerging as some of the main challenges facing American households before voters head to the polls.