As voters prioritize cost of living, focus on abortion evolves in midterm elections
midterm elections this fall, as voters consistently [rank cost-of-living concerns as their top issue](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/09/nx-s1-5813787/tracking-the-hot-button-issues-driving-this-years-midterms-politics), raising questions about what an evolving Democratic message on reproductive rights looks like in 2026.
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