To find voters from last week’s elections who may reveal the most about next year’s midterms, look beyond Northern Virginia’s wealthy suburbs. Instead, consider areas like Bowling Green, where a Dollar General and gun store line Main Street. Juan Bowman, 39, voted for Democrat Abigail Spanberger despite backing President Trump just a year ago. He switched parties due to high grocery prices and funding cutbacks for an autism program affecting his son. These ordinary voters can provide valuable insights into the shifting politics of suburban America.
Source: https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/democrats-midterms-middle-class-voters-a82a19f4