Midterm messaging spiked by misperceived gas-price hikes
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A POLITICO-Public First analysis of OPIS pricing data finds about 60% of Americans overestimate how much local gas prices have risen since Trump took office. The misperception correlates with voting intentions, with roughly 46% saying price changes will affect their vote; misperceptions cut across Trump and Harris voters and may help Democrats in the 2026 midterms, as concerns about the economy and the Iran war influence battleground districts. The data show gas-price perceptions lag actual changes, complicating candidate messaging in a tight electoral environment.
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