Mike Rubicz, 81, talks with fellow community members during ga town hall in Warren, Ohio on September 26, 2026. Former steelworker Denise Barber retired three years ago, but steep US gasoline prices and family healthcare needs are making the Ohio resident consider returning to part-time work to make ends meet. The 68-year-old is among American voters squeezed by affordability worries ahead of November's midterm elections, an issue that Democrats hope can help them to victory. (Photo by DUSTIN FRANZ / AFP via Getty Images) / TO GO WITH AFP STORY BY BEIYI SEOW

Mike Rubicz, 81, a retired machinist, at his home in Warren, Ohio on September 26, 2026. Former steelworker Denise Barber retired three years ago, but steep US gasoline prices and family healthcare needs are making the Ohio resident consider returning to part-time work to make ends meet. The 68-year-old is among American voters squeezed by affordability worries ahead of November's midterm elections, an issue that Democrats hope can help them to victory. (Photo by DUSTIN FRANZ / AFP via Getty Images) / TO GO WITH AFP STORY BY BEIYI SEOW

Supporters of Sherrod Brown, candidate for the Senate, line up for a photo opportunity with him following a campaign speech at UAW Local 1112 in Warren, Ohio on September 26, 2026. Former steelworker Denise Barber retired three years ago, but steep US gasoline prices and family healthcare needs are making the Ohio resident consider returning to part-time work to make ends meet. The 68-year-old is among American voters squeezed by affordability worries ahead of November's midterm elections, an issue that Democrats hope can help them to victory. (Photo by DUSTIN FRANZ / AFP via Getty Images) / TO GO WITH AFP STORY BY BEIYI SEOW

Maria Juric, congressional candidate for Ohio's 14 district, talks with Mike Rubicz before a town hall meeting about healthcare in Warren, Ohio on September 26, 2026. Former steelworker Denise Barber retired three years ago, but steep US gasoline prices and family healthcare needs are making the Ohio resident consider returning to part-time work to make ends meet. The 68-year-old is among American voters squeezed by affordability worries ahead of November's midterm elections, an issue that Democrats hope can help them to victory. (Photo by DUSTIN FRANZ / AFP via Getty Images) / TO GO WITH AFP STORY BY BEIYI SEOW

Ohio Senate candidate Sherrod Brown hosted a campaign event at UAW Local 1112 in Warren, Ohio on September 26, 2026. Former steelworker Denise Barber retired three years ago, but steep US gasoline prices and family healthcare needs are making the Ohio resident consider returning to part-time work to make ends meet. The 68-year-old is among American voters squeezed by affordability worries ahead of November's midterm elections, an issue that Democrats hope can help them to victory. (Photo by DUSTIN FRANZ / AFP via Getty Images) / TO GO WITH AFP STORY BY BEIYI SEOW

A man rides a bicycle in Warren Ohio on September 26, 2026. Former steelworker Denise Barber retired three years ago, but steep US gasoline prices and family healthcare needs are making the Ohio resident consider returning to part-time work to make ends meet. The 68-year-old is among American voters squeezed by affordability worries ahead of November's midterm elections, an issue that Democrats hope can help them to victory. (Photo by DUSTIN FRANZ / AFP via Getty Images) / TO GO WITH AFP STORY BY BEIYI SEOW

Bill Padisak, president of the Mahoning-Trumbell AFL-CIO Labor Council, speaks to community members during a health care town hall in Warren, Ohio on September 26, 2026. Former steelworker Denise Barber retired three years ago, but steep US gasoline prices and family healthcare needs are making the Ohio resident consider returning to part-time work to make ends meet. The 68-year-old is among American voters squeezed by affordability worries ahead of November's midterm elections, an issue that Democrats hope can help them to victory. (Photo by DUSTIN FRANZ / AFP via Getty Images) / TO GO WITH AFP STORY BY BEIYI SEOW

Ohio Senate candidate Sherrod Brown hosted a campaign event at UAW Local 1112 in Warren, Ohio on September 26, 2026. Former steelworker Denise Barber retired three years ago, but steep US gasoline prices and family healthcare needs are making the Ohio resident consider returning to part-time work to make ends meet. The 68-year-old is among American voters squeezed by affordability worries ahead of November's midterm elections, an issue that Democrats hope can help them to victory. (Photo by DUSTIN FRANZ / AFP via Getty Images) / TO GO WITH AFP STORY BY BEIYI SEOW