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In top Senate race states, gas and grocery costs rose faster than the national average

NBC News ·First reported 9h ago

In top Senate race states, gas and grocery costs rose faster than the national average — Image: NBC News

From gas and groceries to housing and wage growth, midterm voters who are being squeezed by inflation say the economy is their top issue this Election Day.

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