Cost of living tops voter concerns ahead of US midterms

Summary

Ahead of the US midterm elections, the economy and the rising cost of living are the top concern for voters. According to a Straits Times report, more than 80% of voters who have already cast their ballots early listed the economy as their biggest concern.

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1. Straits Times

   30 Oct 2026, 18:30 UTCSource ↗

   The Straits Times reports that a surging cost of living tops voter concerns ahead of the US midterms, with more than 80% of early voters listing the economy as their biggest concern.