It’s not just gas and groceries. Childcare costs weigh on some voters before the midterm elections.

Childcare costs are significantly impacting voters ahead of the November midterm elections. Between 2020 and 2024, these expenses increased more rapidly than inflation, with the U.S. average for full-time childcare projected to exceed $13,000 in 2025. Beyond the costs of gas and groceries, the rising financial burden of childcare has become a critical factor for parents as they determine their voting decisions for the upcoming elections, highlighting a growing economic pressure on American families.