Swing voters in swing states weigh the effect of the midterm results

NPR | By Tamara Keith

Published November 9, 2026 at 4:19 PM CST

These swing voters in swing states didn't all vote for Democrats, but they are all hoping for results and lower prices.

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Tamara Keith is a Senior Political Correspondent for NPR and co-hosts the NPR Politics Podcast.

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