US Midterms 2026: Cost of Living, Tariffs and Trump Presidency on Ballot as Exit Polls Signal ShiftAs voting concludes in the United States midterm elections, early exit poll findings indicate significant voter dissatisfaction with the state of the economy and Donald Trump's administration. Nearly 9 in 10 voters cited the cost of living as a key factor in their vote, with two-thirds placing the blame on the president for high prices.
Across the country, all 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats, and 36 governorships are contested, with key battleground races unfolding in North Carolina, Ohio, Maine, and Texas. While Republicans seek to maintain congressional majorities to advance Trump's agenda over his remaining two years, Democrats aim to reclaim the House to mount oversight, hearings, and probes against executive decisions.
The election serves as a crucial referendum on foreign policy decisions, including the Iran war, alongside tariffs and immigration issues, carrying major political consequences for governance in Washington heading into 2028.