# US Midterms 2026: Will affordability decide the election?

https://mins.news/en/video/93801

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-10-09 19:55 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdUiJMaXmpc

> Affordability has become a defining issue in the 2026 US midterms, with nearly half of voters naming the cost of living as their top priority. What was expected to be one of President Donald Trump’s strongest political assets is now a growing challenge for Republicans as household expenses and economic pressures shape debate.

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