US Midterms: Five Issues Shaping the Vote

The November 3 midterm elections will determine who controls Congress for the final two years of Donald Trump’s presidency, as well as dozens of governorships and thousands of state offices. Inflation and the cost of energy and essentials dominate voters’ concerns, while Trump’s tariffs fuel debate over affordability. The unpopular war with Iran, which has raised energy costs, and immigration enforcement operations are also shaping voters’ views. Polls cited in the article show declining support for Trump on the economy and immigration, particularly among Latino voters.