In Iowa, Republicans Know They Have a Trump Problem

How GOP Senate candidate Ashley Hinson is navigating a tricky electoral roadmap in the Hawkeye state. Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. WATERLOO, Iowa—Iowa voted to make Donald Trump president three elections in a row—most recently by more than 13 points—but the incumbent Republican president has become unpopular in this populist state, posing a real dilemma for Republicans on the ballot in November. GOP U.S. Senate candidate Ashley Hinson, who is locked in a tight race with Democrat Josh Turek, has been engaged in a delicate dance trying to create some separation from Trump without alienating him or his base. John McCormack is a senior editor at The Dispatch and is based in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining the company in 2023, he was Washington correspondent at National Review and a senior writer at The Weekly Standard. When John is not reporting on politics and policy, he is probably enjoying life with his wife and daughters in northern Virginia or having fun visiting family in Wisconsin. More We Think You’d Like