Affordability drove Democratic gains in the midtermsVoters handed Democrats a mandate to lower costs and demand accountabilityDemocrats’ sweeping win puts their affordability promises to the test
Democrats won key House and Senate races in the November 3 midterms as voters focused on living costs, including housing, groceries and fuel.Democrats gained ground in the November 3 midterms as voters made affordability a central concern, giving the party control of Congress and a chance to challenge the Trump administration.Democrats took projected control of Congress in the November 3 midterms after campaigning on costs and Trump administration scrutiny, leaving the party responsible for turning those promises into results.