Cost of Living and Foreign Conflict Fuel Voter Anxiety in Tuesday Midterms
Millions head to the polls as tight races in key states could decide whether Republicans retain Congress, with economic hardship and the war in Iran topping voter concerns.
Millions of Americans are voting in the midterm elections on Tuesday, a vote that will determine whether Republicans keep control of Congress.
Highly competitive races are continuing in states including Michigan, Alaska and Texas, making the outcome especially uncertain.
Voters are making decisions on key issues such as the war in Iran and the rising cost of living, and a Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 48 % of registered voters rank the cost of living as the most important factor.
The data underscores that ordinary citizens are feeling the pinch of higher prices and foreign entanglements, a reality that could shape the balance of power in Washington.
Original reporting
NBC News
Voters Head to Polls With Affordability and the Iran War Top of Mind
After a long campaign season, millions of Americans will take to the polls Tuesday to cast their vote in the midterm elections to determine whether Republicans should keep control of Congress. Highly competitive races in states like Michigan, Alaska and Texas continue to heat up as voters make decisions on key issues including the war in Iran and the rising cost of living. NBC's Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.
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Rising cost of living tops voters’ concerns as midterm ballots cast
The rising cost of living and dissatisfaction with President Trump are the top concern for nearly half of voters heading into Tuesday’s midterm elections, according to a new survey. The Reuters/Ipsos poll, released late Monday, found that 48 percent of registered voters ranked the cost of living as the most important factor in deciding their…
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Voting gets underway in the midterm elections
Voters are heading to the polls in a critical midterm election that will decide which party controls Congress. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles reports.
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Facts this version was allowed to use
- Millions of Americans are voting in the midterm elections on Tuesday.
- The midterm elections will determine whether Republicans keep control of Congress.
- According to NBC News, highly competitive races are continuing in states including Michigan, Alaska and Texas.
- According to NBC News, voters are making decisions on key issues including the war in Iran and the rising cost of living.
- According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released late Monday, 48 percent of registered voters ranked the cost of living as the most important factor in deciding their vote.
- According to The Hill, the rising cost of living and dissatisfaction with President Trump are the top concern for nearly half of voters heading into Tuesday's midterm elections.
- Ryan Nobles is an NBC correspondent.
- Reuters/Ipsos conducted the poll.
- Donald Trump is the President of the United States.
- The midterm elections are being held on Tuesday.
- The Reuters/Ipsos poll was released late Monday.
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