Surging utility bills in key battleground states may become a political risk for Republicans ahead of elections. On the largest US grid, spanning Virginia to Illinois, wholesale power costs have hit records for two years straight. The area includes two states electing governors this fall and four with tight 2026 races. Most of its electricity comes from natural gas, nuclear, and coal, fueling rising prices and voter frustration.
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