Affordability Moves to the Center of U.S. Politics as Housing, Rates and Everyday Costs Stay High
Affordability is emerging as a major issue in the 2026 U.S. midterm election season as mortgage rates approach 7%, housing remains expensive and households face persistent pressure from borrowing, energy and everyday living costs.




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