Author: Ben Casselman, Nour Idriss, Stephanie Swart and Edward Vega

Inflation (Economics)Midterm Elections (2026)Unemployment United States Economy Wages and Salaries

October 22, 2026 Ben Casselman, Nour Idriss, Stephanie Swart and Edward Vega

Why Many Voters Are Unhappy With the Economy

With the midterms approaching, the economy is a top concern for voters. Our chief economic correspondent, Ben Casselman, describes which aspects of the economy have voters so frustrated.