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Epstein files take back seat in midterms but experts say issue has not gone away

<p>Other voter concerns have prevailed but return of Congress likely to see renewed focus on late sex offender’s activities</p><p>As US voters head to the polls for crucial and fraught midterm elections, some survivors’ advocates in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation have expressed concern that the scandal could recede into the background.</p><p>Political experts believe, however, the Epstein issue is not going away permanently and that many voters can balance day-to-day concerns such as affordability and AI with the scandal involving the late financier and accused sex trafficker whose social circle was widespread among America’s elite.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/24/epstein-files-midterms">Continue reading...</a>