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- 1Rural voters worried about economy ahead of midterms, poll finds●Poll: Rural voters concerned about economy as midterms approach
A new poll finds rural voters are increasingly concerned about the economy as the US midterm elections draw closer. Inflation, jobs and the cost of living are weighing heavily on these communities, whose turnout could prove decisive in key Senate, House and state races. Commentators are watching whether economic anxiety will push rural voters toward Republicans or keep Democrats competitive.
- 2Democrat launches challenge for long-held East Texas House seat▼EAST TEXAS POLITICS: Democratic congressional candidate discusses bid for seat held by GOP since 2005
A Democratic congressional candidate in East Texas is speaking publicly about a run for the district's US House seat, which Republicans have held since 2005. The candidate discussed the campaign, the district's political lean, and the case for a Democratic win in an area that has voted Republican for nearly two decades.