Trump urges Iowa Republicans to turn out in competitive races

Donald Trump held a rally in a Sioux City airport hangar on October 22, urging Iowa Republicans to turn out for the November midterm elections as competitive races and concerns about prices and the Iran war complicate the party’s prospects in the state. Trump told the crowd to act as if he were on the ballot, saying Republican turnout would help the party win. The rally was part of his effort to mobilize supporters in states Republicans have traditionally carried. Iowa voted for Trump by 13 percentage points in 2024, but this year’s contests include a close Senate race, competitive House races and a closely watched gubernatorial contest. Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson, who is running for the Senate against Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek, also spoke at the event. Hinson has called for an end to the Iran war, citing its effect on fuel and grocery costs, while maintaining that she works with Trump on Iowa priorities. Trump praised her at the rally and urged voters to support her. Trump devoted part of his remarks to measures aimed at farmers facing higher costs. He promoted an $8 billion harvest fuel relief program and said the administration would use the Defense Production Act...