Affordability is a top concern for voters heading into the 2026 midterm elections (November 3), as rising prices squeeze household budgets. But interestingly, Social Security's future is also emerging as an important election issue for some.

An October

AARP survey of likely voters in 43 competitive congressional districts found that 83% of voters age 50 and older see Social Security as very or extremely important when deciding how to vote. A Peterson Foundation

survey of voters in five battleground states found that 81% were more likely to support a Senate candidate with a plan to prevent automatic benefit cuts.

Many would also support Social Security fixes that involve higher taxes for some workers.

The concerns come as Social Security's retirement trust fund is projected to deplete its reserves in just six years, 2032.…