In top Senate race states, gas and grocery costs rose faster than the national average

From gas and groceries to housing and wage growth, midterm voters who are being squeezed by inflation tell NBC News the economy is their top issue this Election Day.
In 2024, President Donald Trump’s promise to bring down prices and make daily life more affordable helped him win back the White House.
But nearly two years into his second term, Trump’s tariffs and his war with Iran have driven costs higher across the country, fueling deep discontent among voters .
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