Voter anger over the cost of living is hurtling forward into next year's midterm elections, when pivotal contests will be decided by communities that are home to fast-rising electric bills or fights over who's footing the bill to power Big Tech's energy-hungry data centers.

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Voter anger over rising electricity costs is shaping next year's midterm elections

Communities with fast-rising electric bills or debates over who pays for Big Tech's energy needs are pivotal

Rising electric costs aren't expected to ease soon, and many Americans could see higher bills during next year's campaigns

Analysts attribute the increases to grid modernization, demand from data centers and rising natural gas prices

Electricity costs were a key issue in this week’s elections for governo

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