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US Midterms: Affordability at heart of Michigan race

US Midterms: Affordability at heart of Michigan race
France 24 Sunday 01 November 2026, 09:39 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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For many voters, the cost of living is the single biggest issue. Our reporters Jessica Le Masurier and Sarah Andersen travelled to Michigan to meet voters, where, according to one NGO, around 40% of the population struggle to afford basic necessities.

For many voters, the cost of living is the single biggest issue. Our reporters Jessica Le Masurier and Sarah Andersen travelled to Michigan to meet voters, where, according to one NGO, around 40% of the population struggle to afford basic necessities.
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