With housing costs rising sharply for working-class families across the United States, renters' rights are becoming a crucial topic in the upcoming midterm elections. In Massachusetts, a coalition of housing, faith, and labor groups is advocating for a ballot question that could overturn a three-decade ban on rent control, capping annual increases at 5%. This initiative, led by Homes for All Massachusetts, gathered over 124,000 signatures within two months, demonstrating significant public support. Similar movements are gaining momentum in cities like Providence, Rhode Island, where the city council approved a rent stabilization ordinance limiting increases to 4%, although it was vetoed by the mayor. Tenant organizers continue to push for this policy, highlighting the financial hardships faced by many renters. Furthermore, organizations like Run for Something are working to increase renters' representation in local government, with more than one-third of their endorsed candidates being renters. This shift indicates a growing recognition of the need for policies that prioritize renters' interests amid rising housing costs.