Democrats and Republicans are bringing housing to the forefront of the 2024 election as polling shows that affordability is becoming a major issue for voters.

The presidential election between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is expected to come down to an extremely narrow margin and could depend on how their platforms sway voters on any one issue. Though the cost of groceries and other sources of inflation are typically considered the biggest economic drivers this election cycle, the Harris and Trump campaigns are recently turning their attention toward housing shortages, specifically, in their remarks.