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Affordability top of mind for voters in final sprint to midterms: ‘I have to pick between medicine or groceries’

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Briefings

A 2026 election cycle report highlights affordability as a critical voter concern, noting a historic public sector strike in Lorain County, Ohio, where workers have been on strike since February 2026.

Key points

• Workers in Lorain County, Ohio, have been on strike since February 2026, making it the longest public sector strike in Ohio history.
• The strike is on pace to break the US record for the longest public sector strike.

Context

This article examines how cost of living impacts voters during the 2026 election cycle, with labor disputes like the Lorain County strike serving as a key example of economic tension.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single county in Ohio; specific wage demands or union details are not provided.

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