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Rural voters in GOP strongholds helped carry Democrats to midterm victories

Republican candidates were hurt by President Donald Trump’s war in Iran and tariffs, which pushed up the price of diesel, fertilizer and farm supplies

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Rural voters in GOP strongholds helped carry Democrats to midterm victories

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