57% of Americans say rising electricity prices are hitting their finances, with more than a quarter saying the impact is “a lot.” (Heatmap)
The pain is sharpest in the Northeast, a Heatmap poll found, where nearly two-thirds of voters say high bills are a major problem. Lower-income households nationwide are also feeling the squeeze.
Big picture: With energy costs now a top concern for voters, the issue is surfacing in state races—including New Jersey, where Democrat Mikie Sherrill has promised a one-year rate freeze if elected.
