Midwest pro-Trump state could hold key to Republicans' midterm hopes
Topics: 2026 Midterm Elections
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- Fox News reports: “Tom Emmer warns Iowa GOP supporters that turnout will decide whether House Republicans keep their majority as three districts face tough races.”
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