Inflation and tariffs shake Republican-leaning states in the Midwest
Osborn is running as an independent against Ricketts, and Williams notes that recent polling shows a competitive race.
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Juan Williams argues that inflation, tariffs, and dissatisfaction with Republican incumbents could make 2026 competitive for Democrats in traditionally Republican Midwestern states. He points to the Kansas Senate race, where Roger Marshall faces Democrat Adam Hamilton, and to close contests in Nebraska and Iowa.
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