# US midterm voting begins amid concerns over rising living costs

https://mins.news/en/item/128266

- CGTN, 2026-11-03 12:57 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-11-03/Voting-begins-for-US-midterms-amid-concerns-over-rising-living-costs-1RM7Hd6CNMc/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Polls opened in several eastern states as Americans began voting in midterm elections. Inflation and rising living costs are prominent concerns, while all 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats and governorships in 36 states are being contested. Democrats are seeking control of both chambers, with the Senate races especially close.

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