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J. Michael Collins on the economy in the 2026 election cycle

J. Michael Collins, an economist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, discussed the role of the economy in the 2026 US election cycle in an interview with PBS Wisconsin. He examined how economic conditions such as inflation, prices and household finances are likely to shape voter priorities and campaign messaging in the upcoming midterm elections.

Why now: Voters and analysts are weighing how economic conditions will influence the 2026 midterm elections.

J. Michael CollinsPBS Wisconsin2026 midterm electionsUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison

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