Midterm candidates stay quiet despite voters’ demand for climate action

Summary

The Guardian reports that polls show Democrats and Republicans in battleground states want candidates to discuss the climate crisis, but midterm campaigns across the US have been largely silent. It says Americans endured a record-hot summer and faced roughly $2,000 per household in extra energy and mortgage payments, which it links to dependence on fossil fuels and supply disruptions after Donald Trump decided to attack Iran. This follows earlier reports that US inflation was hotter than expected and could be a crucial midterm issue.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   16 Oct 2026, 15:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that polls show battleground-state Democrats and Republicans want candidates to address climate change, even as midterm campaigns have remained largely silent.