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Iowa Senate race tightens as Trump-linked crisis threatens GOP

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 2:56 PM UTC · How we work

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Republican strategists say Iowa faces a wipeout because a crisis tied to President Donald Trump’s policies threatens GOP control.
Tariffs have lifted fertilizer costs while Iran’s war has pushed Iowa diesel prices up nearly 80%.
President Donald Trump announced a $15 billion steel plant for Iowa, scheduled to open in 2030.
Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) trails Democratic Josh Turek (D-IA) by a narrow margin in the Senate race.

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Republican strategists say Iowa faces a wipeout because a crisis tied to President Donald Trump’s policies threatens GOP control.
Tariffs have lifted fertilizer costs while Iran’s war has pushed Iowa diesel prices up nearly 80%.
President Donald Trump announced a $15 billion steel plant for Iowa, scheduled to open in 2030.
Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) trails Democratic Josh Turek (D-IA) by a narrow margin in the Senate race.