Everyone wants to win working-class voters. But have they realized many are women?

By: Chabeli Carrazana

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: September 6, 2026

Words: 2,100

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago


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This story was originally reported by Chabeli Carrazana of The 19th. Meet Chabeli and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy.

Congressional candidate JoAnna Mendoza can quickly rattle off prices from the grocery store in the small town of Eloy, Arizona, where she grew up. A couple of months ago, a pound of ground beef was going for about $13, a tomato was $1.50 and “a freaking …

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