2026 midterm elections live updates: Latest news, results, and analysis

Iowa Senate Republican nominee Ashley Hinson solicited donations for “gas money” in front of a group of supporters as fuel prices remain high due to the war in Iran.

2026 midterm elections live updates: Latest news, results, and analysis

TL;DR

  • Iowa Senate Republican nominee Ashley Hinson asked for donations for "gas money."
  • The request was made to a group of supporters.
  • Fuel prices are currently high.
  • The war in Iran is cited as the reason for high fuel prices.