Key swing states show unusual foreign influence on next US election
Foreign policy might change how people vote in important US regions next year. From Ukraine support to China trade deals local voters care more about global issues than expected
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
