Tracking the hot-button issues driving this year's midterms politics

NPR | By Elena Burnett,

Domenico Montanaro, Emily Feng

Published May 9, 2026 at 3:17 PM MDT

Record high oil prices, war with Iran, and controversial immigration policies are just some of the issues for voters. NPR's Domenico Montanaro talks about covering this year's complex midterms.

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Elena Burnett

Domenico Montanaro

Domenico Montanaro is NPR's senior political editor/correspondent. Based in Washington, D.C., his work appears on air and online delivering analysis of the political climate in Washington and campaigns. He also helps edit political coverage.

Emily Feng

Emily Feng is NPR's Beijing correspondent.

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