Republicans Blame Trump for High Costs in Two Key Senate Battlegrounds
Summary
A new poll shows many Republicans in Iowa and Ohio blame President Donald Trump’s policies for higher living costs. These two states are important for the 2026 midterm elections, where both have close Senate and governor races.Key Facts
- About half of Republicans in Iowa (50%) and Ohio (49%) say Trump’s policies have increased the cost of living.
- Iowa and Ohio are key states that will influence control of the U.S. House and Senate in the midterms.
- Both states voted for Trump in all three of his presidential elections but were battlegrounds in earlier years.
- Democrats see economic dissatisfaction in these states as a chance to win back voters.
- President Trump’s approval ratings have dropped during his second term, which could affect Republican election chances.
- Economic concerns are now more important to voters than cultural issues in these elections.
- Key races include Iowa’s Senate contest between Ashley Hinson (R) and Josh Turek (D) and Ohio’s Senate race between Jon Husted (R) and Sherrod Brown (D).
- Most voters in Iowa (74%) and Ohio (76%) believe Trump’s policies raised costs, and many think tariffs and gas price increases have hurt them personally.
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