Two Republican candidates are calling for an end to the Iran conflict as fuel costs become a major campaign issue.

WASHINGTON — September 22, 2026 — Two Republican candidates running for the U.S. Senate have publicly called for the Iran war to end, taking positions that differ from President Donald Trump’s approach to the conflict.

Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers and Iowa Senate candidate Ashley Hinson both spoke out Monday as the prolonged conflict continues to affect energy prices and the political debate ahead of the November midterm elections. Reuters reported that both candidates had previously supported Trump’s authority to conduct military action against Iran.

Hinson said Iowa families should not have to bear the economic costs of the conflict and proposed measures including a suspension of gasoline taxes and a pause in diesel exports. Rogers also called for the war to end quickly, highlighting energy costs facing Michigan households.

Their statements come as fuel prices and inflation have become increasingly important issues in congressional campaigns. Reuters reported that Trump's approval rating had fallen to 32% in its latest Reuters/Ipsos poll, while dissatisfaction over the economy and Iran was reflected in the survey.

The developments illustrate how the Iran conflict is becoming part of the political debate in competitive Senate races. Candidates are now facing questions about military policy, energy prices, inflation and the administration's approach to the war as the midterm campaign enters a crucial period.