According to new data released from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate dropped in 41 states in September, including seven swing states important in this presidential election:

Ohio: From 7.2 percent to 7 percent

North Carolina: From 9.7 percent to 9.6 percent

Iowa: From 5.5 percent to 5.2 percent

The Washington Post notes state-based unemployment numbers may be a better indication of how voters in swing states view the economy. Read More