Arizona food stamp cuts become key issue in US midterm elections

Arizona, a key battleground state in the US midterm elections, is experiencing significant disruption to its social safety net following the passage of President Donald Trump’s tax and spending law last year. Approximately half of the state’s food stamp recipients have lost their benefits, representing the steepest decline in the nation. State officials acknowledge that some of these individuals likely remain eligible, and the resulting errors have led to a sharp increase in food insecurity.

The consequences of these benefit cuts have emerged as a major issue on the campaign trail. As the state grapples with the fallout from the federal overhaul, the crisis in food assistance is now a central topic for candidates competing in the upcoming elections.