The Guardian
US voters focus on living costs as midterms approach
Affordability remains a major concern as Americans prepare to vote in Tuesday’s midterms. Workers and unions are backing candidates advocating higher wages and action on rising prices. In Lorain county, Ohio, Gina Jones and colleagues at the county’s job and family services have been striking since February 2026. The report describes their walkout as the longest public-sector strike in Ohio’s history.
What to know
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Workers and unions support candidates pursuing higher pay and action on rising prices.
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The Lorain county walkout is the longest public-sector strike in Ohio’s history.
Why it matters
The report places workers’ concerns about pay and prices within voters’ broader focus on affordability during the midterm campaign.
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