Control of the House is up for grabs in this year’s midterm elections, and energy and environmental issues could play a deciding role.
Democrats need to flip control of just three seats to seize control of the lower chamber’s majority with 218 votes. That would give the party new power to take on President Donald Trump in his second term, including through subpoenas and more power over legislation.
Throughout the country, both parties are recognizing the sharp increases in the cost of living, including rising electricity costs. Candidates in a number of races are looking to take advantage of growing anger among voters over those costs and show that they have what it takes to slow down soaring utility and grocery bills.
In other races, centrist Republicans are seeking reelection after voting for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — Trump’s legislation that ended most clean energy incentives — and might have to defend their votes.
