US Midterms: Affordability at heart of Michigan race

France 241 November 2026, 09:39 UTCUnited States of America

For many voters, the cost of living is the single biggest issue. Our reporters Jessica Le Masurier and Sarah Andersen travelled to Michigan to meet voters, where, according to one NGO, around 40% of the population struggle to afford basic necessities.

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