Iowa has shifted from a historically Democratic state to a Republican stronghold, with Trump winning significantly in recent elections and Republicans controlling all state congressional seats since 2022. A gaffe by Senator Joni Ernst, who callously dismissed concerns over proposed cuts to vital benefits, has sparked outrage and may offer a chance for Iowa Democrats to mobilize and reclaim ground in the upcoming 2026 midterms. Ernst's controversial statements reflect broader challenges that the GOP faces in maintaining voter support amid shifting public sentiment.
Now an embarrassing gaffe from Ernst may have helped open the door to a 2026 midterm comeback by Iowa's downtrodden Democrats.
In 2016, the GOP won its first Iowa state government trifecta since 1998, and has held it ever since.
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