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With voters squeezed by high costs, Texas candidates race to claim affordability mantle
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· September 3, 2026
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Key points The term "affordability" is being widely used in campaign messaging. Candidates are focusing on affordability as a key issue.
Candidates are focusing on affordability as a key issue. They are promising to cut taxes and provide financial assistance to help people cope with rising costs. The cost of living has become a significant problem, with expenses such as food, healthcare, and gas increasing.
Candidates are using various methods to reach voters, including visiting their homes and appearing in ads with bags of groceries to highlight the issue. The term "affordability" is being widely used in campaign messaging.
Further information on this issue and how it is affecting people is available from the source, which is also seeking input from those struggling with higher costs.
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Category: government Published: September 3, 2026 Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) Reading time: 1 min
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