Here's how the economy is doing in the handful of counties that could decide the election

From Reno , Nevada , to the Midwest to the suburbs of Atlanta , unemployment rates that were recently at all-time lows have begun to creep back up.

Meanwhile, housing costs have exploded in these regions, creating divides between homeowners and renters.

Many of these “decider” counties enjoy a diverse economic base and dynamic population that will position them to better withstand a more severe downturn.

After decades as a Republican stronghold, Gwinnett went for Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Biden in 2020 .

Miami-Dade County , Florida , has voted for the Democratic presidential candidate in every election since 1988 , including for Al Gore .

The state of Nevada as a whole now has the highest unemployment rate in the nation.

Dane County , Wisconsin , has seen a large outflow of longtime residents, especially African Americans , in search of cheaper alternatives.

Epic, the nation’s most relied-upon health records management software company, and Exact Sciences , the maker of Cologuard, have spurred a hiring boom that has put unprecedented pressure on the region's housing supply.

Grand Rapids , Michigan , has entered a manufacturing downturn, with the unemployment rate climbing to 4% ..