Economy tops US voters' concerns ahead of midterms as food and energy costs weigh on households

Summary

The economy is the top issue for most American voters ahead of the November midterm elections, with many worried about high food and energy costs. France 24 asks whether the midterm results can really affect the cost-of-living crisis, and quotes Greg Ip, chief economics commentator at The Wall Street Journal, who says: "There isn't a ton that anyone can do about it, regardless of who wins the midterms."

Timeline

1. France 24

   29 Oct 2026, 16:13 UTCSource ↗

   France 24 reports that the economy is the number one issue for most American voters, who worry about high food and energy costs, and questions whether the November midterm elections can really affect the cost-of-living crisis.