Elon Musk, angry voters, and the AI backlash: What's at stake in the 2026 midterms
Source: Business Insider ·
From inflation and AI backlash to Elon Musk's record spending on Republicans, here's what's at stake in the 2026 midterm elections.
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RYAN MURPHY/Getty Images; BIThe 2026 midterm elections are here.Elon Musk has spent record sums to try to help Republicans hold onto their narrow majorities.History and polls show it could be a big night for Democrats.Americans are angry about affordability. The 2026 midterms will show who else will join President Donald Trump in paying the price.Trump has become so unpopular that the map of competitive races extends to Texas, Ohio, and even Kansas. Once considered unlikely, Democrats could sweep Republicans out of Congress.With even one house, Democrats can create headaches that stretch far beyond the White House. The very tech and business elite that cozied up to Trump ahead of his return to power may soon find themselves in the thick of congressional investigations. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has already made it clear that he's ready for a fight.Here are the storylines we'll be watching as the midterm elections unfold.Cost of livingMost registered voters in an October Gallup survey said…
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