Al Jazeera looks at the US economy, demographics, geography and other indicators ahead of the November 5 elections.

When it comes to the worst states to live in, there are many factors to take into account. Perhaps it's the weather, the risk of natural disasters, public disorder, or really ugly buildings. Measuring ...

These 20 maps offer an overview of ... eight out of 10 registered voters said the economy will be one of the most important factors in their vote. The states with the highest rate of unemployment ...

As always, the economy is on voters’ minds ... while the unemployment rate fell slightly, to 4.1%. But the United States is a vast place, and certain regions are faring better than others.