# US voters explain their choices, citing Trump and affordability concerns

https://mins.news/en/item/127940

- The Guardian, 2026-11-03 22:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/03/republican-voters-maine-susan-collins-trump

> Voters interviewed across the US said affordability, Trump’s war on Iran, immigration enforcement and concern about the rule of law influenced their midterm ballots. Some cited local priorities such as schools and taxes, while others continued to back Republicans.

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