Rising electricity prices tilted congressional races in states with fastest rate increases

Voters punished incumbents in areas where household electricity costs surged most over the past two years, though governors and regulators overseeing rates faced different electoral pressures.

First covered Nov 13, 2026 · 10:04 AM PT · 1 article

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