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

 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/24/epstein-files-midterms

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.

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.

Political experts said that Epstein might get less attention from campaigning politicians and voters, but that it was probably a temporary dip, not a permanent drop-off.