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Labor votes: Discontent will accompany blue‑collar voters to the polls in the midterms
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Robert Forrant Professor of U.S. History and Labor Studies, UMass Lowell and The , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· September 7, 2026
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Key points This economic pressure is expected to be a factor when blue-collar voters cast their ballots in the upcoming midterms. Higher prices for food and gasoline are affecting all workers, regardless of union status.
Higher prices for food and gasoline are affecting all workers, regardless of union status. This economic pressure is expected to be a factor when blue-collar voters cast their ballots in the upcoming midterms.
Discontent among these voters is anticipated to be a significant accompaniment to their voting decisions. The issues of rising food and gasoline costs are common to all workers, unionized or not.
Further details on the potential impact of these economic concerns on voting patterns can be found through additional reporting on the topic.
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Published: September 7, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
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