Voters’ economic concerns were central to the blue tsunami that washed over Georgia during the midterm election, flipping control of all statewide offices for the first time in decades.

Promising pocketbook relief, Keisha Lance Bottoms and her fellow Democrats outlined plans ranging from expanding Medicaid to boosting government support for housing.

But Democrats face a tall task ahead, economists say, especially because the broader economic challenges that vexed voters stem from global conflicts like the Iran war and stubborn inflation. In addition, Georgia’s economic development record is already well-regarded, including recent project announcements with thousands of jobs and a pro-business reputation that’s touted by both sides of the political aisle.

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