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Will Trump’s economy sink Republicans in the US midterm elections? Our reporters answer your questions

The Guardian World Wednesday 14 October 2026, 22:10 UTC By Lauren Aratani, Michael Sainato, Gaya Gupta and Heather Timmons 2 min read
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The high cost of living has Americans angrier than ever. Guardian reporters answer your questions about the economy before voters head to the pollsSign up or sign in to ask your questionWelcome to our latest US midterms live Q&A.With just over two weeks to election day on 3 November, the US economy is top of voters’ minds. Food and gas prices remain high, the job market is unstable, consumers are angrier than ever, and a new Fed chair, Kevin Warsh, took over this year.

The high cost of living has Americans angrier than ever. Guardian reporters answer your questions about the economy before voters head to the polls

Welcome to our latest US midterms live Q&A.

With just over two weeks to election day on 3 November, the US economy is top of voters’ minds. Food and gas prices remain high, the job market is unstable, consumers are angrier than ever, and a new Fed chair, Kevin Warsh, took over this year.

The makeup of the Democratic party, plus key races to watch

Who are the groups financially backing the candidates in the midterms?

Will the Iran war cost Trump in the US midterm elections? Your questions answered

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