The next US presidents fate could depend on just a few-thousand voters in key swing areas (a smaller number than most people think). While many dont think global issues affect local voting foreign policy is becoming super-important in these regions
- Rishi Iyengar shows how Maricopa County AZ — Americas 4th biggest county — gets ready to deal with election-security threats and outside meddling
- In Georgia‚ Christina Lu finds Asian-American voters (who made big moves in twenty-twenty) worry about China ties and anti-asian feelings
- Megan Dubois sees different trade ideas clash in Wisconsinʼs factory-heavy areas
- For PA voters with Eastern European roots‚ Adrian Karatnycky notes Ukraine policy is their main thing
These swing-state areas show how world events affect local choices — from trade deals to immigration rules. Each region has its own mix of voters caring about different global issues: some focus on manufacturing jobs others on their home countries problems. The way these areas vote could decide who runs the White House next year