Cost of living
How much households pay for everyday needs such as food, housing, energy, health care and child care, how fast prices rise and what drives them, and how far paychecks go.
What they call for
DemocratsRepublicans62 new members addressed this issue (with these filters). Many call for more than one thing.
Lower the cost of living and inflation59Make housing more affordable20Lower health care and prescription drug costs20Lower the cost of groceries and food15Lower energy costs, including gas and utility bills14Roll back tariffs to bring prices down13Raise wages12Crack down on corporations driving up prices8Make child care more affordable5Cut taxes for working families5Reverse the recent federal budget law and cuts that raised costs4End the wars that are raising prices3Lower insurance costs2Make education more affordable2Cut regulations to bring down costs1
Lower the cost of living and inflation
59 members“Lower costs and raise wages for working families”View on their website ↗
“Ager launched his campaign on July 31st, and has focused on tackling increasing costs, fighting damaging cuts to healthcare coverage, and getting Western North Carolina the funds it needs to recover from Hurricane Helene.”View on their website ↗
“Colin is running for Congress to lower costs and stop corrupt politicians like Donald Trump from rigging the economy against hard working Texans.”View on their website ↗
“We need a congress focused on providing health care, safer communities, and stabilizing the economy to make the price of groceries, healthcare, and housing more affordable.”View on their website ↗
“If elected to Congress, addressing costs for families will be my number one job, not defending some abstract “economy” (which too often in DC means “investor profits”).”View on their website ↗
“We need to stabilize the cost of living, protect the jobs that Nevada has, and fight for the jobs that Nevada needs. That means undoing the damage inflicted by the Trump administration and its so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” on working families and pushing back against hardline federal intrusion into our daily lives.”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, Rebecca Bennett will help bring down costs for New Jersey families, expand access to healthcare, and ensure America’s national security is prioritized.”View on their website ↗
“Making New Jersey More Affordable”View on their website ↗
“It’s time for both parties to work together to make life in New Jersey more affordable for all of us.”View on their website ↗
“Lowering the Cost of Essentials — Putting Working Families First”View on their website ↗
“I’ll fight for policies that bring down the cost of essentials and make sure working people can build a secure life, including:”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, I’ll work every day to bring down costs, raise wages, and make life affordable for everyone — not just those at the very top.”View on their website ↗
“I’m fighting to lower the cost of living for families across our district who are being squeezed by everyday costs rising faster than their paychecks. That means raising wages, cutting taxes for working families, and making the biggest corporations finally pay their fair share.”View on their website ↗
“When we unseat her next November, I will be an independent voice for Iowans – laser focused on bringing down costs for working families and the middle class.”View on their website ↗
“Lowering Costs For Iowans”View on their website ↗
“Tackling the high cost of living and lowering prices will be my top priority in Congress.”View on their website ↗
“S.A.F.E. is a plan built around what Congress can actually deliver: keeping our communities secure, bringing down the cost of everyday life, protecting personal freedom from government overreach, and making sure federal investment reaches every corner of this district.”View on their website ↗
“Luke will work relentlessly to make life easier, healthier, and more affordable for Connecticut's 1st District.”View on their website ↗
“Bringing Down Costs”View on their website ↗
“As a member of Congress, I will focus relentlessly to make life easier and more affordable.”View on their website ↗
“Making things more affordable means being serious about how markets actually work and recognizing when they don’t. It means fixing bottlenecks that artificially drive up prices, from permitting delays to outdated regulations. It means making smart public investments. And it means doing everything possible to create more good, well-paid jobs.”View on their website ↗
“End the affordability crisis.”View on their website ↗
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“Lowering the Cost of Living”View on their website ↗
“Making Life Affordable for Georgia families”View on their website ↗
“She is continuing to lower costs by taking on special interests like public utilities, properly managing city assets, and adding modern infrastructure to temper rising insurance costs.”View on their website ↗
“We need to make sure that we’re doing the oversight in parallel with the things that will meaningfully lower costs: ending the war on Iran, ending the erratic tariffs, and making sure that we’re showing people that we’re serious about working for them.”View on their website ↗
“Rebecca is running for Congress to lower costs, expand economic opportunities for working people and retirees, especially in rural areas, and bring practical working class perspectives to Washington.”View on their website ↗
“Take on the housing, insurance, and everyday costs squeezing South Florida families.”View on their website ↗
“I am running for Congress to make that American Dream more within reach for others – to lower our costs and to stand up to the corruption in DC that has big corporations and billionaires calling the shots while Floridians pay the price.”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, I will put the American people first by addressing the affordability crisis head-on.”View on their website ↗
“I will be a proud voice for policies that put all Americans on a path to prosperity, including preparing Americans for jobs in the 21st Century amidst the rise of AI, advocating for universal pre-K, reinstating reproductive rights, fighting inflation and ensuring Americans’ hard earned dollars go further.”View on their website ↗
“Lowering Costs for All Floridians”View on their website ↗
“The cost of living must be lowered for every Floridian”View on their website ↗
“End the Trade War and Get Costs Down for Kentucky Families”View on their website ↗
“In his announcement, Dembo emphasized the need for good-paying jobs, fighting back against cuts to Medicaid and affordable healthcare, and doing more to strengthen the economy and lower the cost of living in Central Kentucky – including his opposition to the tariffs that are hurting critical Kentucky industries and jobs.”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, I’ll fight to cap healthcare and prescription costs and push for corporate accountability to lower your monthly expenses.”View on their website ↗
“I'll fight to control skyrocketing costs and put Hoosier families before corporate profits.”View on their website ↗
“I will always listen to what matters to the people of the 5th district, and I will always fight to make life more affordable.”View on their website ↗
“Johnny is fighting for the working families in TX-35 — for lower costs, affordable healthcare, and the chance to get ahead.”View on their website ↗
“Lowering Everyday Costs”View on their website ↗
“My number one priority will be lowering your everyday costs.”View on their website ↗
“My priority will be lower costs, not tax breaks for big corporations and billionaires.”View on their website ↗
“An old school Democrat, Johnny is fighting to lower costs and to make it easier for Texans to get ahead.”View on their website ↗
“Lower Costs. Higher Wages.”View on their website ↗
“Big companies are reporting record profits, but Patty Garcia is advocating for reduced costs, workers' rights, and making the rich pay their due share.”View on their website ↗
“Making life more affordable—for all of us”View on their website ↗
“That’s why I’m committed to lowering costs in real, meaningful ways. This includes cracking down on corporate price gouging and ending the reckless tariff policy that is raising prices on ordinary families and wreaking havoc on Iowa’s economy.”View on their website ↗
“I’m fighting to increase access to critical services, make LA more affordable, hold folks accountable, and abolish ICE.”View on their website ↗
“Affordability For All”View on their website ↗
“Housing, healthcare, and education shouldn't be luxuries. Fight for costs working families can actually afford.”View on their website ↗
“With rising costs of everyday necessities like groceries, families are having to make hard decisions about big investments like healthcare and housing. I am ready to bring bread back to the table for you and your family.”View on their website ↗
“I am a Mom on a Mission fighting to lower costs, protect families, and fight corruption.”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, Christina will fight to lower costs, take on the politicians and corporations that are taking advantage of working families, and fight for good-paying Michigan jobs.”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, she’ll take on anyone driving up costs, ban members of Congress from trading stocks, and work with anyone — regardless of party — to clean up the corruption in Washington so that they finally start to deliver for working families.”View on their website ↗
“I’m a Mom on a Mission to lower costs and protect families—especially against corporate abuse like this.”View on their website ↗
“Congress must act to address the rising cost of basic needs, such as health care, housing, child care, groceries, and utilities.”View on their website ↗
“I am ready to stand up for our district and state in Congress, fighting Trump’s assault on our democracy and values while prioritizing public safety, affordability, and the needs of Ventura and Los Angeles Counties.”View on their website ↗
“Led coalition to provide Inflation Relief, resulting in the Middle Class Tax Refund sending back up to $1,000 to every California family.”View on their website ↗
“Bring Down the Cost of Living for Working Iowans”View on their website ↗
“Cyril’s plan will bring down costs, making the American Dream achievable for all—building on his record of creating affordable housing and creating economic relief for working families”View on their website ↗
“I’m proud to have the support of the Minnesota State Council of Machinists as we fight for lower costs, higher pay, and better working conditions for the people of southern Minnesota.”View on their website ↗
“A huge piece of affordability is ending the tariffs and rebuilding our export markets and lowering input costs for our farmers, small businesses and families”View on their website ↗
“I’m proud to have the UAW in our corner as we fight for good-paying jobs and lower costs across southern Minnesota.”View on their website ↗
“I will always show up, listen, and work tirelessly and relentlessly to lower costs, fight corruption, and deliver results that El Paso County deserves.”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, I'll defend our fundamental rights, protect Social Security and Medicare, and lower costs.”View on their website ↗
“I’ll stand up to Trump and any party leader to lower costs and deliver real and meaningful results for our community.”View on their website ↗
“I look forward to working with them in Congress to develop meaningful solutions to the cost-of-living crisis impacting our community and our country.”View on their website ↗
“Lowering Costs for Families”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, she’ll work on pragmatic approaches to end the affordability crisis, cut taxes, help small businesses, and take on the status quo of Washington corruption.”View on their website ↗
“There is urgency in passing immediate legislation to help lower costs and make it more realistic for people to raise children and care for family members.”View on their website ↗
“Make Life Affordable Again”View on their website ↗
“That means cutting taxes for working families, lowering costs, standing up for small businesses, and making billionaires pay their fair share. It means strengthening workers’ rights and raising wages so people can actually get ahead.”View on their website ↗
“Lower Costs.”View on their website ↗
“The cost of living shouldn’t force families to choose between paying the rent, putting food on the table, and giving their kids a good start. My plan would take on the biggest costs facing North Shore families, with clear goals to make childcare, housing, energy, health care, and raising a family more affordable.”View on their website ↗
“This is blatant pay for play corruption, and we need to stop it, and stop all this nonsense like ballrooms and statues and get back to actually lowering prices for people.”View on their website ↗
“Koh shared his gratitude for the endorsement, highlighting his commitment to protecting union jobs and making the Sixth District more affordable for working families.”View on their website ↗
“Americans deserve a lower cost of living—housing, healthcare, childcare, and daily essentials—so families, seniors, veterans, and young Americans can build secure futures.”View on their website ↗
“I look forward to the next phase of this campaign and I am eager to get to work in Congress where I will fight to lower costs, protect our democracy, and create opportunities for working families in South Carolina to succeed.”View on their website ↗
“Send me to Washington and I will work to make sure your bills are affordable and that if you work hard you will be able to support your family and get ahead.”View on their website ↗
“Fight for a New York that is affordable and welcoming for everyone.”View on their website ↗
“Fighting for an affordable New York”View on their website ↗
“Tackling Affordability”View on their website ↗
“MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE”View on their website ↗
“Our government should be working to make our lives better and more affordable, which is why lowering costs is a top priority of mine.”View on their website ↗
“We need leaders who will lower costs, protect healthcare, strengthen our economy, and restore common-sense leadership. I will be that leader, and I'm honored by the support I have received in pursuit of that goal.”View on their website ↗
“Lower the cost of living.”View on their website ↗
“Stabilize prices & markets”View on their website ↗
“Reject the culture wars. Secure the border. Respect immigrants. Lower costs, raise wages, and build a better future together.”View on their website ↗
“Alicia is focused on practical solutions that help make housing, utilities, and everyday life more affordable.”View on their website ↗
“She’s running for Congress to fight for practical solutions that help make life easier — lowering everyday costs, improving access to services, supporting local businesses, and creating more opportunity for families to build a future right here at home.”View on their website ↗
“Her priorities include lowering everyday costs, expanding access to healthcare and essential services, supporting small businesses, strengthening workforce and educational opportunities, and ensuring federal resources create real benefits for local families and communities.”View on their website ↗
“Alicia will fight for practical solutions that help lower the cost of living, strengthen infrastructure, and reduce the policies that make life more expensive for island families.”View on their website ↗
“Fighting for Lower Prices & An Economy that Works for Everyone”View on their website ↗
“I’m fighting for an economy where prices are affordable, opportunities are accessible, and dreams are achievable for everyone, not just the richest Americans.”View on their website ↗
“If we allow Medicare to negotiate with big pharma over drug prices, we will lower the deficit and inflation at the same time.”View on their website ↗
“When she gets to Congress, Elaine will always put Hampton Roads first and work to lower prices, make health care more affordable, create opportunities, and improve the lives of our veterans and military families.”View on their website ↗
“I will address the cost of living crisis that Kiggans unleashed and lower prices for working families.”View on their website ↗
“Make Life More Affordable”View on their website ↗
“Working families should be able to get ahead, not just barely get by. I will fight every day in Congress to lower costs for the Virginians who are being left behind by Jen Kiggans and Donald Trump.”View on their website ↗
“I’m focused on tackling the affordability crisis by standing against Trump’s tariffs that are driving up the cost of groceries and everyday items, by expanding access to housing that’s affordable, lowering health care costs, strengthening retirement security, and pushing back on economic policies that reward corporations while driving up prices for everyone else.”View on their website ↗
“My number one priority will be lowering everyday costs while protecting and creating good-paying jobs right here in Southwest Michigan. From utilities to prescription drugs to housing—I’ll make sure Congress gets its act together to make life more affordable for working families.”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, I’ll fight for better wages, lower costs, the right to organize, and an American Dream that working families can still afford.”View on their website ↗
“I’m running for Congress to lower costs for the regular people of Southwest Michigan so they can raise a family, find a good-paying job, buy a house and retire with dignity.”View on their website ↗
“When I’m in Congress, I’ll work to lower costs for Michigan families.”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, I will fight to lower the cost of living and protect the American dream for everyone.”View on their website ↗
“I’ll go to the mat every day to make life more affordable, to grow our economy, to protect your healthcare, and to stand up to Donald Trump.”View on their website ↗
“Lowering Costs for Working Families”View on their website ↗
“I’ll fight for an economy that actually works for working people: lowering everyday costs, taking on corporate price gouging, expanding affordable housing, bringing down utility bills, and making childcare and elder care more affordable.”View on their website ↗
“Leaders in Washington need to act now to drive up wages and drive down prices, so everyday Americans can thrive. Increase the minimum wage, build new housing, and repeal Donald Trump's disastrous tariffs.”View on their website ↗
“Once we take the House back, we need to give Americans immediate relief – putting money back in their pockets. One way we can do that is actually with tariffs… These tariffs are killing us. That cost is being imposed on consumers… We can also start with clawing back some of the tax cuts that are given to billionaires.”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, she’ll be focused on honoring our veterans and on lowering costs and tax cuts for Arizona families–not tax breaks for the wealthy and big corporations.”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, JoAnna will work to lower costs by cracking down on price gouging costing families an extra $2,000 a year by strengthening consumer protections and stopping unfair price disparities in rural communities. A nursing mom should be able to afford a can of formula.”View on their website ↗
“She’s committed to practical, unifying solutions that lower costs for families, expand access to healthcare and education, protect earned benefits, strengthen national security, and uphold responsible gun ownership.”View on their website ↗
“Donna Miller has spent her career serving the community and fighting to lower costs for working families, increase opportunity, and expand access to healthcare, particularly for women and communities of color.”View on their website ↗
“Working families deserve fair wages, affordable housing and relief from crushing costs.”View on their website ↗
“Lowering Costs for Oakland County”View on their website ↗
“In Washington, he’ll work to make living more affordable and put money back in your pockets.”View on their website ↗
“Tackling the cost of living crisis”View on their website ↗
“Congress must overturn the devastating impacts of Trump’s big awful bill that have increased costs on Michigan families. We must make the basics more affordable.”View on their website ↗
“In Washington, he will prioritize making necessities more affordable, loan relief for educational debt and fight to roll back Trump's tariff taxes that are raising prices on Californians.”View on their website ↗
“Dr. Pan is running for Congress to lower costs for families, protect access to health care, strengthen public schools, and stand up for California communities.”View on their website ↗
“My top priority will be bringing down the cost of living.”View on their website ↗
“The spot sets Denise apart from her career-politician opponent, indicating that in Congress, as a mom facing the same challenges as her neighbors across Omaha, she’ll fight to make life more affordable with the urgency Nebraska families deserve.”View on their website ↗
“In the debate, Powell laid out her plans to lower costs, make healthcare more affordable, and to put the interests of everyday Nebraskans – not powerful billionaires – back in focus.”View on their website ↗
“Denise is committed to lowering costs for working families and standing up to Trump’s corruption, and she’ll bring a breath of fresh air to Washington.”View on their website ↗
“Lower Costs for Working Families”View on their website ↗
“I will lower costs for middle-class families.”View on their website ↗
“Tonight, Rutinel will focus on his plans to lower costs – including by ending Trump’s reckless tariffs that are hurting families and small businesses, restoring Medicaid and Affordable Care Act funding, and ending Trump’s war in Iran that’s raising prices here at home – while holding Evans accountable for failing Colorado families.”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, he’ll work to lower costs for hardworking Arizonans, protect Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, fight for abortion rights, and keep families safe.”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, he will fight to lower costs by rolling back these crushing tariffs, making sure families can afford groceries and essentials, and ending the chaos in Washington so job growth and business investment can rebound.”View on their website ↗
“MAKING LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE for Arizona FAMILIES”View on their website ↗
“We need bipartisan problem-solving to pass laws that lower the cost of necessities— including food, gas, housing, utility costs, prescription drugs and more.”View on their website ↗
“That starts by tackling the out-of-control cost of living which is the direct result of reckless Trump economic policies.”View on their website ↗
“Shannon will fight to lower costs, clean up Washington’s culture of corruption, and make Congress serve the people first.”View on their website ↗
“I am ready to fight to lower costs, expand access to affordable health care, and to clean up the corruption in Washington that is hurting all of us.”View on their website ↗
“Bring prices down Keeping food on the table and lights on gets more expensive every paycheck. Whether it’s groceries, energy bills, or your rent or mortgage, the richest corporations in this country are squeezing us for everything we have. Politicians don’t do anything to fight against price gouging because they get campaign contributions from PG&E, United Health, and BlackRock to buy their silence. We all deserve to be able to pay a fair price to keep our families safe, and not a cent more.”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, my focus will always be on lowering costs, protecting healthcare access, tackling rampant corruption, and ensuring billionaires pay their fair share.”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, my focus will always be on bringing down costs for working people, not giving tax breaks to billionaires or large corporations.”View on their website ↗
“Randy spoke to a packed crowd in Bakersfield about his focus on reversing Valadao’s devastating healthcare cuts, working to lower costs for working families, and fighting to guarantee healthcare for all.”View on their website ↗
“While career politicians enrich themselves and put special interests ahead of working families, Fred is focused on lowering costs, protecting health care, defending the Constitution, and making government work for the people it serves.”View on their website ↗
“Missourians deserve a fair shot at a good life. That starts with affordable healthcare, lower costs, and the freedom to build a secure future. Every family should be able to see a doctor when they are sick, afford the medicine they need, and keep a roof over their heads without being buried in debt.”View on their website ↗
“We must put working families first by lowering costs, expanding access to good-paying jobs, and making sure every family can afford the basics — not just to survive, but to thrive.”View on their website ↗
“Robert will leverage every tool available to him in Congress to fight for affordable housing, accessible healthcare, excellent schools, reliable childcare, lower household costs, and good-paying jobs.”View on their website ↗
“Lowering the cost of living and building economic mobility by launching a bold D.C. Forward Economic Plan to secure federal resources for affordable housing, workforce development, and jobs—particularly for residents without college degrees.”View on their website ↗
“As a State Senator, member of the Board of Supervisors, Deputy City Attorney, and longtime community leader, he has championed progressive policies – including authoring and passing more than 100 state laws – to improve affordability and make San Franciscans safer, happier, healthier, and more secure.”View on their website ↗
“Now, Marni is running for Congress to tackle the skyrocketing cost of living, stop ICE's lawless attacks on our communities, protect reproductive freedom, defend LGBTQ rights, and make Washington work for working families — not just the wealthy few.”View on their website ↗
“I’ll fight for a Congress that lowers our costs – not one that gives tax breaks to billionaires and cuts corrupt deals for Trump.”View on their website ↗
“RAISE WAGES AND LOWER COSTS”View on their website ↗
“Her campaign is focused on expanding economic opportunity, addressing affordability, strengthening education, and ensuring that government works for the people it serves.”View on their website ↗
“I will fight for policies that lower prices, increase access to capital for small business owners, expand workforce development, and support working families with childcare and paid leave.”View on their website ↗
Make housing more affordable
20 members“We need a congress focused on providing health care, safer communities, and stabilizing the economy to make the price of groceries, healthcare, and housing more affordable.”View on their website ↗
“High costs are crushing almost everyone but the wealthiest Americans – housing, healthcare, electricity, groceries, childcare and eldercare. We need to build more housing, produce cheaper renewable energy, and make sure markets actually work to give consumers real choices.”View on their website ↗
“Take on the housing, insurance, and everyday costs squeezing South Florida families.”View on their website ↗
“Housing, healthcare, and education shouldn't be luxuries. Fight for costs working families can actually afford.”View on their website ↗
“Congress must act to address the rising cost of basic needs, such as health care, housing, child care, groceries, and utilities.”View on their website ↗
“Cyril’s plan will bring down costs, making the American Dream achievable for all—building on his record of creating affordable housing and creating economic relief for working families”View on their website ↗
“The basics of food, housing, and healthcare should not be luxuries”View on their website ↗
“The cost of living shouldn’t force families to choose between paying the rent, putting food on the table, and giving their kids a good start. My plan would take on the biggest costs facing North Shore families, with clear goals to make childcare, housing, energy, health care, and raising a family more affordable.”View on their website ↗
“Americans deserve a lower cost of living—housing, healthcare, childcare, and daily essentials—so families, seniors, veterans, and young Americans can build secure futures.”View on their website ↗
“Alicia is focused on practical solutions that help make housing, utilities, and everyday life more affordable.”View on their website ↗
“I’m focused on tackling the affordability crisis by standing against Trump’s tariffs that are driving up the cost of groceries and everyday items, by expanding access to housing that’s affordable, lowering health care costs, strengthening retirement security, and pushing back on economic policies that reward corporations while driving up prices for everyone else.”View on their website ↗
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“My number one priority will be lowering everyday costs while protecting and creating good-paying jobs right here in Southwest Michigan. From utilities to prescription drugs to housing—I’ll make sure Congress gets its act together to make life more affordable for working families.”View on their website ↗
“As Senate Leader, he passed the largest affordability package in decades, providing $60 billion in electric bill rebates for consumers, expanding the renters tax credit, deploying high-speed broadband to thousands of rural homes and businesses, expanding the first-time home buyers program, and making it easier to build more housing, which will expand opportunities for working families.”View on their website ↗
“I’ll fight for an economy that actually works for working people: lowering everyday costs, taking on corporate price gouging, expanding affordable housing, bringing down utility bills, and making childcare and elder care more affordable.”View on their website ↗
“Leaders in Washington need to act now to drive up wages and drive down prices, so everyday Americans can thrive. Increase the minimum wage, build new housing, and repeal Donald Trump's disastrous tariffs.”View on their website ↗
“Jo will bring battle-tested leadership to fix the broken systems in DC, fight for working families, and tackle the cost of food, gas, housing, and child care.”View on their website ↗
“Working families deserve fair wages, affordable housing and relief from crushing costs.”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, Dr. Pan will fight to protect health care; to make food, housing, education and health care more affordable, not less; and to ensure all Americans have equal justice and are treated fairly by our government.”View on their website ↗
“We must fight to lower the cost of housing, gas, groceries, and healthcare and stand up to stop the corruption in Washington.”View on their website ↗
“In sharp contrast to Gabe Evans, who votes with Trump and his reckless, cost-hiking agenda 100% of the time, Rutinel is running to lower health care, grocery, utility, and housing costs for Coloradans, fight for working families, and end corruption in Washington.”View on their website ↗
“We need bipartisan problem-solving to pass laws that lower the cost of necessities— including food, gas, housing, utility costs, prescription drugs and more.”View on their website ↗
“Bring prices down Keeping food on the table and lights on gets more expensive every paycheck. Whether it’s groceries, energy bills, or your rent or mortgage, the richest corporations in this country are squeezing us for everything we have. Politicians don’t do anything to fight against price gouging because they get campaign contributions from PG&E, United Health, and BlackRock to buy their silence. We all deserve to be able to pay a fair price to keep our families safe, and not a cent more.”View on their website ↗
“Robert will leverage every tool available to him in Congress to fight for affordable housing, accessible healthcare, excellent schools, reliable childcare, lower household costs, and good-paying jobs.”View on their website ↗
“Lowering the cost of living and building economic mobility by launching a bold D.C. Forward Economic Plan to secure federal resources for affordable housing, workforce development, and jobs—particularly for residents without college degrees.”View on their website ↗
“Lower the cost of food, fuel and housing”View on their website ↗
Lower health care and prescription drug costs
20 members“We need a congress focused on providing health care, safer communities, and stabilizing the economy to make the price of groceries, healthcare, and housing more affordable.”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, I’ll fight to cap healthcare and prescription costs and push for corporate accountability to lower your monthly expenses.”View on their website ↗
“Johnny is fighting for the working families in TX-35 — for lower costs, affordable healthcare, and the chance to get ahead.”View on their website ↗
“Housing, healthcare, and education shouldn't be luxuries. Fight for costs working families can actually afford.”View on their website ↗
“Congress must act to address the rising cost of basic needs, such as health care, housing, child care, groceries, and utilities.”View on their website ↗
“I’m going to fight to lower healthcare and grocery costs, end the reckless war in Iran, and make sure every family in Iowa can build the life we know they deserve.”View on their website ↗
“The basics of food, housing, and healthcare should not be luxuries”View on their website ↗
“The cost of living shouldn’t force families to choose between paying the rent, putting food on the table, and giving their kids a good start. My plan would take on the biggest costs facing North Shore families, with clear goals to make childcare, housing, energy, health care, and raising a family more affordable.”View on their website ↗
“Americans deserve a lower cost of living—housing, healthcare, childcare, and daily essentials—so families, seniors, veterans, and young Americans can build secure futures.”View on their website ↗
“If we allow Medicare to negotiate with big pharma over drug prices, we will lower the deficit and inflation at the same time.”View on their website ↗
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“When she gets to Congress, Elaine will always put Hampton Roads first and work to lower prices, make health care more affordable, create opportunities, and improve the lives of our veterans and military families.”View on their website ↗
“I’m focused on tackling the affordability crisis by standing against Trump’s tariffs that are driving up the cost of groceries and everyday items, by expanding access to housing that’s affordable, lowering health care costs, strengthening retirement security, and pushing back on economic policies that reward corporations while driving up prices for everyone else.”View on their website ↗
“My number one priority will be lowering everyday costs while protecting and creating good-paying jobs right here in Southwest Michigan. From utilities to prescription drugs to housing—I’ll make sure Congress gets its act together to make life more affordable for working families.”View on their website ↗
“Made lowering costs for middle-class families and retirees a campaign priority, including reducing tax burdens and healthcare expenses.”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, Dr. Pan will fight to protect health care; to make food, housing, education and health care more affordable, not less; and to ensure all Americans have equal justice and are treated fairly by our government.”View on their website ↗
“I want to immediately bring down the cost of gas, groceries, and health care.”View on their website ↗
“In the debate, Powell laid out her plans to lower costs, make healthcare more affordable, and to put the interests of everyday Nebraskans – not powerful billionaires – back in focus.”View on their website ↗
“While Harding struggled to keep up with Powell and failed at defending his disastrous record and allegiance to Trump and MAGA Republicans, Denise laid out a clear plan to help working families get ahead by ending corruption in Washington and putting forth policies that will lower the costs of gas, groceries, and medicine.”View on their website ↗
“We must fight to lower the cost of housing, gas, groceries, and healthcare and stand up to stop the corruption in Washington.”View on their website ↗
“I will reduce the burden on working- and middle-class families by bringing down the costs of everyday things – prescription drugs, health care premiums, and energy bills.”View on their website ↗
“In sharp contrast to Gabe Evans, who votes with Trump and his reckless, cost-hiking agenda 100% of the time, Rutinel is running to lower health care, grocery, utility, and housing costs for Coloradans, fight for working families, and end corruption in Washington.”View on their website ↗
“We need bipartisan problem-solving to pass laws that lower the cost of necessities— including food, gas, housing, utility costs, prescription drugs and more.”View on their website ↗
“I am ready to fight to lower costs, expand access to affordable health care, and to clean up the corruption in Washington that is hurting all of us.”View on their website ↗
“Missourians deserve a fair shot at a good life. That starts with affordable healthcare, lower costs, and the freedom to build a secure future. Every family should be able to see a doctor when they are sick, afford the medicine they need, and keep a roof over their heads without being buried in debt.”View on their website ↗
Lower the cost of groceries and food
15 members“We need a congress focused on providing health care, safer communities, and stabilizing the economy to make the price of groceries, healthcare, and housing more affordable.”View on their website ↗
“With rising costs of everyday necessities like groceries, families are having to make hard decisions about big investments like healthcare and housing. I am ready to bring bread back to the table for you and your family.”View on their website ↗
“Congress must act to address the rising cost of basic needs, such as health care, housing, child care, groceries, and utilities.”View on their website ↗
“I’m going to fight to lower healthcare and grocery costs, end the reckless war in Iran, and make sure every family in Iowa can build the life we know they deserve.”View on their website ↗
“The basics of food, housing, and healthcare should not be luxuries”View on their website ↗
“The cost of everyday essentials keeps climbing while big corporations rake in record profits. I’ll work to lower food costs by opposing tariffs and tax policies that raise prices for consumers and hurt working families.”View on their website ↗
“Jo will bring battle-tested leadership to fix the broken systems in DC, fight for working families, and tackle the cost of food, gas, housing, and child care.”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, Dr. Pan will fight to protect health care; to make food, housing, education and health care more affordable, not less; and to ensure all Americans have equal justice and are treated fairly by our government.”View on their website ↗
“I want to immediately bring down the cost of gas, groceries, and health care.”View on their website ↗
“While Harding struggled to keep up with Powell and failed at defending his disastrous record and allegiance to Trump and MAGA Republicans, Denise laid out a clear plan to help working families get ahead by ending corruption in Washington and putting forth policies that will lower the costs of gas, groceries, and medicine.”View on their website ↗
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“We must fight to lower the cost of housing, gas, groceries, and healthcare and stand up to stop the corruption in Washington.”View on their website ↗
“In sharp contrast to Gabe Evans, who votes with Trump and his reckless, cost-hiking agenda 100% of the time, Rutinel is running to lower health care, grocery, utility, and housing costs for Coloradans, fight for working families, and end corruption in Washington.”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, he will fight to lower costs by rolling back these crushing tariffs, making sure families can afford groceries and essentials, and ending the chaos in Washington so job growth and business investment can rebound.”View on their website ↗
“We need bipartisan problem-solving to pass laws that lower the cost of necessities— including food, gas, housing, utility costs, prescription drugs and more.”View on their website ↗
“Bring prices down Keeping food on the table and lights on gets more expensive every paycheck. Whether it’s groceries, energy bills, or your rent or mortgage, the richest corporations in this country are squeezing us for everything we have. Politicians don’t do anything to fight against price gouging because they get campaign contributions from PG&E, United Health, and BlackRock to buy their silence. We all deserve to be able to pay a fair price to keep our families safe, and not a cent more.”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, my focus will always be on lowering costs, protecting healthcare access, tackling rampant corruption, and ensuring billionaires pay their fair share.”View on their website ↗
“Lower the cost of food, fuel and housing”View on their website ↗
Lower energy costs, including gas and utility bills
14 members“High costs are crushing almost everyone but the wealthiest Americans – housing, healthcare, electricity, groceries, childcare and eldercare. We need to build more housing, produce cheaper renewable energy, and make sure markets actually work to give consumers real choices.”View on their website ↗
“She is continuing to lower costs by taking on special interests like public utilities, properly managing city assets, and adding modern infrastructure to temper rising insurance costs.”View on their website ↗
“Congress must act to address the rising cost of basic needs, such as health care, housing, child care, groceries, and utilities.”View on their website ↗
“The cost of living shouldn’t force families to choose between paying the rent, putting food on the table, and giving their kids a good start. My plan would take on the biggest costs facing North Shore families, with clear goals to make childcare, housing, energy, health care, and raising a family more affordable.”View on their website ↗
“Alicia is focused on practical solutions that help make housing, utilities, and everyday life more affordable.”View on their website ↗
“My number one priority will be lowering everyday costs while protecting and creating good-paying jobs right here in Southwest Michigan. From utilities to prescription drugs to housing—I’ll make sure Congress gets its act together to make life more affordable for working families.”View on their website ↗
“As Senate Leader, he passed the largest affordability package in decades, providing $60 billion in electric bill rebates for consumers, expanding the renters tax credit, deploying high-speed broadband to thousands of rural homes and businesses, expanding the first-time home buyers program, and making it easier to build more housing, which will expand opportunities for working families.”View on their website ↗
“I’ll fight for an economy that actually works for working people: lowering everyday costs, taking on corporate price gouging, expanding affordable housing, bringing down utility bills, and making childcare and elder care more affordable.”View on their website ↗
“Jo will bring battle-tested leadership to fix the broken systems in DC, fight for working families, and tackle the cost of food, gas, housing, and child care.”View on their website ↗
“I want to immediately bring down the cost of gas, groceries, and health care.”View on their website ↗
“While Harding struggled to keep up with Powell and failed at defending his disastrous record and allegiance to Trump and MAGA Republicans, Denise laid out a clear plan to help working families get ahead by ending corruption in Washington and putting forth policies that will lower the costs of gas, groceries, and medicine.”View on their website ↗
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“We must fight to lower the cost of housing, gas, groceries, and healthcare and stand up to stop the corruption in Washington.”View on their website ↗
“I will reduce the burden on working- and middle-class families by bringing down the costs of everyday things – prescription drugs, health care premiums, and energy bills.”View on their website ↗
“In sharp contrast to Gabe Evans, who votes with Trump and his reckless, cost-hiking agenda 100% of the time, Rutinel is running to lower health care, grocery, utility, and housing costs for Coloradans, fight for working families, and end corruption in Washington.”View on their website ↗
“We need bipartisan problem-solving to pass laws that lower the cost of necessities— including food, gas, housing, utility costs, prescription drugs and more.”View on their website ↗
“Bring prices down Keeping food on the table and lights on gets more expensive every paycheck. Whether it’s groceries, energy bills, or your rent or mortgage, the richest corporations in this country are squeezing us for everything we have. Politicians don’t do anything to fight against price gouging because they get campaign contributions from PG&E, United Health, and BlackRock to buy their silence. We all deserve to be able to pay a fair price to keep our families safe, and not a cent more.”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, my focus will always be on lowering costs, protecting healthcare access, tackling rampant corruption, and ensuring billionaires pay their fair share.”View on their website ↗
“Lower the cost of food, fuel and housing”View on their website ↗
Roll back tariffs to bring prices down
13 members“On the eve of Halloween, she also discussed just how much more the holiday is costing young families like hers this year – and how she’ll vote to immediately end the cost-spiking Iran War and reckless tariffs as NEPA’s congresswoman.”View on their website ↗
“We need to make sure that we’re doing the oversight in parallel with the things that will meaningfully lower costs: ending the war on Iran, ending the erratic tariffs, and making sure that we’re showing people that we’re serious about working for them.”View on their website ↗
“End the Trade War and Get Costs Down for Kentucky Families”View on their website ↗
“In his announcement, Dembo emphasized the need for good-paying jobs, fighting back against cuts to Medicaid and affordable healthcare, and doing more to strengthen the economy and lower the cost of living in Central Kentucky – including his opposition to the tariffs that are hurting critical Kentucky industries and jobs.”View on their website ↗
“That’s why I’m committed to lowering costs in real, meaningful ways. This includes cracking down on corporate price gouging and ending the reckless tariff policy that is raising prices on ordinary families and wreaking havoc on Iowa’s economy.”View on their website ↗
“A huge piece of affordability is ending the tariffs and rebuilding our export markets and lowering input costs for our farmers, small businesses and families”View on their website ↗
“With the chaotic tariffs that are making everyday goods more expensive and policies that are driving up the cost of everything from health care to utilities, something must change. Jessica will push back on these actions supported by Jeff Crank while working with members of both parties to implement a better future for Coloradans.”View on their website ↗
“End tariffs that are increasing the price of fuel, fertilizer, equipment, groceries, and everyday goods”View on their website ↗
“I’m focused on tackling the affordability crisis by standing against Trump’s tariffs that are driving up the cost of groceries and everyday items, by expanding access to housing that’s affordable, lowering health care costs, strengthening retirement security, and pushing back on economic policies that reward corporations while driving up prices for everyone else.”View on their website ↗
“The cost of everyday essentials keeps climbing while big corporations rake in record profits. I’ll work to lower food costs by opposing tariffs and tax policies that raise prices for consumers and hurt working families.”View on their website ↗
“We need to end the tariffs that are driving prices up.”View on their website ↗
“Leaders in Washington need to act now to drive up wages and drive down prices, so everyday Americans can thrive. Increase the minimum wage, build new housing, and repeal Donald Trump's disastrous tariffs.”View on their website ↗
“Once we take the House back, we need to give Americans immediate relief – putting money back in their pockets. One way we can do that is actually with tariffs… These tariffs are killing us. That cost is being imposed on consumers… We can also start with clawing back some of the tax cuts that are given to billionaires.”View on their website ↗
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“In Washington, he will prioritize making necessities more affordable, loan relief for educational debt and fight to roll back Trump's tariff taxes that are raising prices on Californians.”View on their website ↗
“Stop Tariffs and Healthcare Cuts That Drive Up Costs: Trump’s tariffs drive up the cost of everyday goods like groceries and housing. Trump said he would lower, not raise prices, but his tariffs and his hundreds of billions in cuts to Medicaid and healthcare credits, which families rely on, pinch families’ budgets further.”View on their website ↗
“Tonight, Rutinel will focus on his plans to lower costs – including by ending Trump’s reckless tariffs that are hurting families and small businesses, restoring Medicaid and Affordable Care Act funding, and ending Trump’s war in Iran that’s raising prices here at home – while holding Evans accountable for failing Colorado families.”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, he will fight to lower costs by rolling back these crushing tariffs, making sure families can afford groceries and essentials, and ending the chaos in Washington so job growth and business investment can rebound.”View on their website ↗
Raise wages
12 members“Lower costs and raise wages for working families”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, I’ll work every day to bring down costs, raise wages, and make life affordable for everyone — not just those at the very top.”View on their website ↗
“I’m fighting to lower the cost of living for families across our district who are being squeezed by everyday costs rising faster than their paychecks. That means raising wages, cutting taxes for working families, and making the biggest corporations finally pay their fair share.”View on their website ↗
“For a lot of us in Montana, costs have reached crisis levels. Every Montanan should be able to work a job that pays well enough to afford housing, healthcare, childcare, and a good retirement.”View on their website ↗
“Lower Costs. Higher Wages.”View on their website ↗
“I’m proud to have the support of the Minnesota State Council of Machinists as we fight for lower costs, higher pay, and better working conditions for the people of southern Minnesota.”View on their website ↗
“That means cutting taxes for working families, lowering costs, standing up for small businesses, and making billionaires pay their fair share. It means strengthening workers’ rights and raising wages so people can actually get ahead.”View on their website ↗
“Reject the culture wars. Secure the border. Respect immigrants. Lower costs, raise wages, and build a better future together.”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, I’ll fight for better wages, lower costs, the right to organize, and an American Dream that working families can still afford.”View on their website ↗
“Leaders in Washington need to act now to drive up wages and drive down prices, so everyday Americans can thrive. Increase the minimum wage, build new housing, and repeal Donald Trump's disastrous tariffs.”View on their website ↗
“Working families deserve fair wages, affordable housing and relief from crushing costs.”View on their website ↗
“RAISE WAGES AND LOWER COSTS”View on their website ↗
Crack down on corporations driving up prices
8 members“In Congress, I’ll fight to cap healthcare and prescription costs and push for corporate accountability to lower your monthly expenses.”View on their website ↗
“That’s why I’m committed to lowering costs in real, meaningful ways. This includes cracking down on corporate price gouging and ending the reckless tariff policy that is raising prices on ordinary families and wreaking havoc on Iowa’s economy.”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, Christina will fight to lower costs, take on the politicians and corporations that are taking advantage of working families, and fight for good-paying Michigan jobs.”View on their website ↗
“I’m a Mom on a Mission to lower costs and protect families—especially against corporate abuse like this.”View on their website ↗
“I’ll fight for an economy that actually works for working people: lowering everyday costs, taking on corporate price gouging, expanding affordable housing, bringing down utility bills, and making childcare and elder care more affordable.”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, JoAnna will work to lower costs by cracking down on price gouging costing families an extra $2,000 a year by strengthening consumer protections and stopping unfair price disparities in rural communities. A nursing mom should be able to afford a can of formula.”View on their website ↗
“In the State Senate, Dr. Pan worked to protect patients and consumers from greedy corporations and high prices.”View on their website ↗
“Bring prices down Keeping food on the table and lights on gets more expensive every paycheck. Whether it’s groceries, energy bills, or your rent or mortgage, the richest corporations in this country are squeezing us for everything we have. Politicians don’t do anything to fight against price gouging because they get campaign contributions from PG&E, United Health, and BlackRock to buy their silence. We all deserve to be able to pay a fair price to keep our families safe, and not a cent more.”View on their website ↗
“Washington cut food assistance, cut Medicaid, let the health insurance tax credits expire, and put tariffs on nearly everything families buy. Costs went up, and Missourians got nothing for it. Fred will fight to reverse the cuts, take on the corporations and middlemen driving up prices, and put money back in families' pockets.”View on their website ↗
Make child care more affordable
5 members“Congress must act to address the rising cost of basic needs, such as health care, housing, child care, groceries, and utilities.”View on their website ↗
“The cost of living shouldn’t force families to choose between paying the rent, putting food on the table, and giving their kids a good start. My plan would take on the biggest costs facing North Shore families, with clear goals to make childcare, housing, energy, health care, and raising a family more affordable.”View on their website ↗
“Americans deserve a lower cost of living—housing, healthcare, childcare, and daily essentials—so families, seniors, veterans, and young Americans can build secure futures.”View on their website ↗
“I’ll fight for an economy that actually works for working people: lowering everyday costs, taking on corporate price gouging, expanding affordable housing, bringing down utility bills, and making childcare and elder care more affordable.”View on their website ↗
“Jo will bring battle-tested leadership to fix the broken systems in DC, fight for working families, and tackle the cost of food, gas, housing, and child care.”View on their website ↗
Cut taxes for working families
5 members“I’m fighting to lower the cost of living for families across our district who are being squeezed by everyday costs rising faster than their paychecks. That means raising wages, cutting taxes for working families, and making the biggest corporations finally pay their fair share.”View on their website ↗
“Led coalition to provide Inflation Relief, resulting in the Middle Class Tax Refund sending back up to $1,000 to every California family.”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, she’ll work on pragmatic approaches to end the affordability crisis, cut taxes, help small businesses, and take on the status quo of Washington corruption.”View on their website ↗
“That means cutting taxes for working families, lowering costs, standing up for small businesses, and making billionaires pay their fair share. It means strengthening workers’ rights and raising wages so people can actually get ahead.”View on their website ↗
“In the Michigan Senate, I’ve taken steps to ease the tax burden for regular folks and try to make life a little more affordable—and I’ll work to do the same for you in Congress.”View on their website ↗
“Made lowering costs for middle-class families and retirees a campaign priority, including reducing tax burdens and healthcare expenses.”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, she’ll be focused on honoring our veterans and on lowering costs and tax cuts for Arizona families–not tax breaks for the wealthy and big corporations.”View on their website ↗
Reverse the recent federal budget law and cuts that raised costs
4 members“We need to stabilize the cost of living, protect the jobs that Nevada has, and fight for the jobs that Nevada needs. That means undoing the damage inflicted by the Trump administration and its so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” on working families and pushing back against hardline federal intrusion into our daily lives.”View on their website ↗
“Congress must overturn the devastating impacts of Trump’s big awful bill that have increased costs on Michigan families. We must make the basics more affordable.”View on their website ↗
“Stop Tariffs and Healthcare Cuts That Drive Up Costs: Trump’s tariffs drive up the cost of everyday goods like groceries and housing. Trump said he would lower, not raise prices, but his tariffs and his hundreds of billions in cuts to Medicaid and healthcare credits, which families rely on, pinch families’ budgets further.”View on their website ↗
“Tonight, Rutinel will focus on his plans to lower costs – including by ending Trump’s reckless tariffs that are hurting families and small businesses, restoring Medicaid and Affordable Care Act funding, and ending Trump’s war in Iran that’s raising prices here at home – while holding Evans accountable for failing Colorado families.”View on their website ↗
“Washington cut food assistance, cut Medicaid, let the health insurance tax credits expire, and put tariffs on nearly everything families buy. Costs went up, and Missourians got nothing for it. Fred will fight to reverse the cuts, take on the corporations and middlemen driving up prices, and put money back in families' pockets.”View on their website ↗
End the wars that are raising prices
3 members“On the eve of Halloween, she also discussed just how much more the holiday is costing young families like hers this year – and how she’ll vote to immediately end the cost-spiking Iran War and reckless tariffs as NEPA’s congresswoman.”View on their website ↗
“We need to make sure that we’re doing the oversight in parallel with the things that will meaningfully lower costs: ending the war on Iran, ending the erratic tariffs, and making sure that we’re showing people that we’re serious about working for them.”View on their website ↗
“Ending the illegal wars that are driving up costs: We cannot ignore that Americans back home are paying for Trump’s wars and interventions. With no end in sight, gas prices will only continue to rise, as will other goods as the supply chain continues to break down. Congress must reassert their war powers and bring stability back to our economy.”View on their website ↗
“Tonight, Rutinel will focus on his plans to lower costs – including by ending Trump’s reckless tariffs that are hurting families and small businesses, restoring Medicaid and Affordable Care Act funding, and ending Trump’s war in Iran that’s raising prices here at home – while holding Evans accountable for failing Colorado families.”View on their website ↗
Lower insurance costs
2 members“She is continuing to lower costs by taking on special interests like public utilities, properly managing city assets, and adding modern infrastructure to temper rising insurance costs.”View on their website ↗
“Take on the housing, insurance, and everyday costs squeezing South Florida families.”View on their website ↗
Make education more affordable
2 members“Housing, healthcare, and education shouldn't be luxuries. Fight for costs working families can actually afford.”View on their website ↗
“In Congress, Dr. Pan will fight to protect health care; to make food, housing, education and health care more affordable, not less; and to ensure all Americans have equal justice and are treated fairly by our government.”View on their website ↗
Cut regulations to bring down costs
1 member“Making things more affordable means being serious about how markets actually work and recognizing when they don’t. It means fixing bottlenecks that artificially drive up prices, from permitting delays to outdated regulations. It means making smart public investments. And it means doing everything possible to create more good, well-paid jobs.”View on their website ↗
Raised the issue without a specific call
2 members“KEEP MONEY IN YOUR POCKET”View on their website ↗
“Small businesses are the heartbeat of New Hampshire’s economy and facing serious challenges from Donald Trump’s war and tariffs that are driving up the cost of everything”View on their website ↗
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