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US Midterms: Rising cost of living top of mind for voters

BBC News •
November 01, 2026 • 10:25 PM
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The BBC's Clive Myrie travelled to North Caroline where voters voiced their frustrations ahead of midterm elections.

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As Americans prepare to head to the polls for crucial midterm elections that will determine control of Congress, surveys suggest the issue of rising prices is central to how many people will decide their vote.

The BBC's Clive Myrie visited North Carolina where he spoke to voters about the issue ahead of the elections on Tuesday.

Video produced by: Janet Heaney and Davy McIlveen

Follow our coverage of the US midterm elections here.

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