Economic discontent has reemerged as a dominant force in American politics, shaping electoral results in three states this week and penalizing the party currently holding office. n nDemocratic candidates who centered their campaigns on economic challenges are now set to lead major urban and state governments. In New York City, voters elected a 34-year-old democratic socialist as mayor, with housing affordability and the high cost of urban living playing pivotal roles. In New Jersey, a nearly 20% surge in electricity prices over the past year intensified voter frustration. In Virginia, residents expressed dissatisfaction tied to federal workforce reductions under President Trump and the ongoing government shutdown, which has left many without paychecks. n
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Economic Anger Once Again Punishes the Party in Power
Discontent with the economy is once again proving to be the primary force in U.S. politics, defining elections in three states on Tuesday and punishing the party in power. n nDemocratic candidates who focused their messages on economic issues will now lead the country’s biggest city, as well as two states: In New York City, which elected a 34-year-old democratic socialist as mayor, it was housing affordability and the cost of big-city living. In New Jersey, a nearly 20% rise in power prices over the past year amped up voter frustration. In Virginia, voters felt the effects of President Trump’s cuts to the federal workforce and a government shutdown that has left many workers there without paychecks.