"Well, over the last couple of years, more specifically that should be, "It's the cost of living, stupid." Whether it was Democratic President Joe Biden or now Republican President Trump, prices and affordability have proven to be voting motivators. But Trump has largely ignored it, saying he always felt immigration was more motivating. That came back to bite his party Tuesday night."
"The exit polls found that in all four major contests the governor's races in Virginia and New Jersey, the New York mayor's race and the Proposition 50 battle in California voters said the economy was the most important issue (or close to it in New Jersey), and they sided with Democrats overwhelmingly. And that's despite Republicans being seen Tuesday night as best on the issue of crime or immigration in these elections."
Democrats won decisively across 2025 off-year elections, claiming major governor races in Virginia and New Jersey and picking up down-ballot contests including state legislative and judicial races. Voter concern about prices and affordability emerged as the dominant issue, with exit polls showing the economy as most important and voters siding with Democrats. Republicans remained viewed as stronger on crime and immigration in some races but failed to translate that into victories. The GOP also faced liabilities tied to President Trump, producing potential short-term effects on governance and implications for 2026 and 2028 electoral cycles.
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