These GOP candidates in tight races are calling for a quick end to Iran war
Updated on: September 23, 2026 / 3:47 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Several Republican candidates in competitive midterm races are urging President Trump to end the war with Iran.
- Concerns include electoral risks due to public opposition to the war and rising energy prices.
- Candidates like Mike Rogers, Ashley Hinson, John James, Tom Tiffany, and Jon Husted have expressed a desire for a swift conclusion to the conflict.
- Some Republicans, including Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, have previously voted with Democrats on resolutions to limit the president's war powers.
- Public disapproval of the war has grown, with a majority of Americans wanting it to end immediately.
- The war's impact on agricultural states, like Iowa, due to high diesel and fertilizer prices is a significant concern.
- President Trump has defended his Iran strategy and has not shown signs of seeking a quick resolution, suggesting a deal might be possible after the midterms.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune acknowledged 'voter fatigue' regarding gas prices but suggested the administration focus on opening shipping lanes.