# Local political polarization is rising sharply ahead of the midterms, survey finds

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- NBC News, 2026-10-06 09:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/political-polarization-rising-2026-midterm-trump-economy-immigration-rcna600236

> A new survey finds that cost-of-living concerns are intensifying tensions in local communities. Local government officials said immigration is the most polarizing issue nationally.