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Are Iowa Voters Turning on Trump and Reynolds?

2026-06-02 News & Politics
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Sarah Longwell gives her take on the state of the race in Iowa ahead of Tuesday's primary elections. With Donald Trump's approval numbers slipping, farmers feeling the effects of tariffs, and growing frustration with Republican leadership in the state, Democrats believe they have a real opportunity to compete in races that once seemed out of reach. Sarah breaks down what's driving voter anger and looks at Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand, the Democratic Senate primary between Josh Turek and Zach Wahls, and why national political observers are suddenly paying close attention to a state that has trended Republican for years. Is Iowa becoming competitive again? And could it be one of the biggest surprises of the 2026 election cycle? Text TAKES to 64000 for your 2 free gifts with the purchase of any Pocket Hose Ballistic hose. By Texting 64000, you agree to receive recurring automated marketing messages from Pocket Hose. Message frequency varies and data rates may apply. Text STOP at any time to opt out. Text HELP for additional Information. No purchase required. Terms apply, available at https://PocketHose.com/terms. Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join

Top Comments (10)

@tonyoB 2026-06-02

Iowan here - thank you for highlighting the importance of this "flyover state". I love this beautiful state and what happens here matters, not just locally but on the national level. Today I voted for Rob Sand and Josh Turek.

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@durhamgarbutt4916 2026-06-02

I'm so proud of Rob. He's so normal and rational. He's whip smart and I think he's going to win.

74 1 replies
@keylime2998 2026-06-02

42% approval is still too high. Wow!

98 4 replies
@NancyCarlson-c9z 2026-06-02

Another Iowan heading out to vote. I have a Rob Sand sign in my yard. And maybe we'll get a senator whose health care plan isn't "well, we're all going to die".

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@GB-TX 2026-06-02

Damn, Iowa has some great candidates who seem like normal, decent, hardworking, age-appropriate, reasonable people. Spread the love Iowa!!!

90 1 replies
@jonathanweaver1785 2026-06-02

Iowan here, just got done voting.

66 4 replies
@NotSamSeaborn 2026-06-02

Rob Sand out there holding it down for the 5-head community. Keep it up, brother.

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@LizRaymo 2026-06-02

I live in Iowa. Thank you so much for this. I just voted. Every body needs to go vote today. If you are in a state thats voting. It's a democratic right, and a civic duty. So..Dont forget to go vote today!!

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@phillipwinston1957 2026-06-02

42% approval is alarming. It. Is. A. Cult.

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@bradanderson7105 2026-06-02

Iowa needs someone to continue the good work Tom Harkin used to do.

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