Affordability loomed large in local blue wave

By: Ben Baker

Outlets: Keene Sentinel

Published: November 5, 2026

Words: 773

Last Updated: 4 days ago

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The 2026 midterm elections saw a groundswell of support for Democrats in New Hampshire and nationwide. Local voters said rising costs of living drove them to the polls to push back on incumbent Republicans.

For many Democratic voters in the Monadnock region, putting brakes on Republicans in Washington was top of mind, with several hoping for economic relief in 2027 when a new Democratic Congress is slated to be sworn in.

As of Nov. 3, the average …

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