Red, White and Who? The Inflation Election

Rising gas and grocery prices under Trump are souring swing-district voters, making the economy the dominant, bipartisan-blamed issue in 2026 midterms.

• Inflation up since Trump's win: Inflation has risen from 2.6% when Trump was elected to 3.4% now, with economists citing tariffs and the Iran war as contributing factors.
• AZ-1 is a bellwether swing seat: Arizona's first congressional district (median household income ~$102,000, unemployment 4.9%) has flipped between parties repeatedly and is a top Democratic target.

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