Six In 10 Households In Key Midterm Battlegrounds Can't Afford The Basics. Republicans Hold Most Of These Seats.

Source: International Business Times

A shopper browses near 'Sale' signs in the meats section of a grocery store on July 7, 2026 in Pasadena, California. Getty Images Most households in the congressional districts that could decide control of the House are struggling to afford everyday necessities, with Republicans defending most of the competitive seats where living costs have risen faster than incomes. About 60% of households in 46 closely contested districts do not earn enough to cover housing, food, transportation, child care, health care and taxes, according to an analysis published Tuesday by The Washington Post.