Local Officials Report Increased Polarization Driven by Cost of Living and Immigration

Why it matters locally: While the survey is national, the themes of increasing cost of living and immigration are relevant to communities across Delaware, potentially influencing local governance and public discourse.

Local government officials have observed an increase in political polarization within their communities, according to findings from a recent survey. Officials indicated that issues related to the cost of living significantly contribute to these growing tensions at the local level. The survey also identified immigration as the most polarizing national issue. Officials cited both cost of living and immigration as central drivers of community divisions as midterm elections approach.