US midterms 2026 latest: Affordability emerges as key issue for voters

Al Jazeera English3 hours ago11:56

The US midterms are less than a month away, with Americans set to decide control of both chambers of Congress and governorships across the country. Al Jazeera looks at where the critical races stand and what voters, experts and polling are telling us. President Donald Trump is projecting confidence, but his campaign stops in traditionally Republican states such as Alabama, Ohio and Nebraska suggest the party is concerned about holding key seats. New polling shows affordability is a major issue, with many voters blaming Trump's policies for rising prices. Republicans hold only a one-seat majority in the House, while Democrats need to flip four seats to take control of the Senate. Several races remain closely contested, making turnout critical in determining who controls Congress. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #UnitedStates #USMidterms #MidtermElections2026 #DonaldTrump #USCongress #Republicans #Democrats #CostOfLiving #HouseElections #SenateElections #BattlegroundStates

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