Sen. Jon Husted, a Republican from Ohio, has joined a growing list of party members urging an end to the ongoing conflict with Iran. His comments come amid rising concerns that high gas prices and President Donald Trump’s policies could hurt the GOP’s chances in the upcoming November midterms. Husted said in an interview that he still believes Iran should negotiate with Trump to resolve the conflict, but added that “I don’t know anybody that doesn’t want the war to come to an end.” His remarks follow similar calls from other Republican candidates, including Iowa Senate nominee Ashley Hinson and Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers, who have both distanced themselves from Trump over the Iran issue. Gas prices have become a major political concern, with several Republican candidates pushing for a temporary suspension of state gas taxes to ease the financial burden on voters. In Ohio, Democrat Amy Acton, who is running for governor, called for a gas tax suspension on Monday. Her Republican opponent, Vivek Ramaswamy, and other Republicans quickly followed suit, urging the state legislature to act. Meanwhile, President Trump has suggested exploring a diesel export ban, a move that has sparked internal GOP conflict. Lawmakers from oil-producing states have expressed strong opposition to such a measure, creating uncertainty about whether any action will be taken before the midterms. The pressure on Republicans to address the Iran conflict and its economic impact is growing, with three GOP candidates in competitive races calling for an end to the war. Rep. Ashley Hinson of Iowa has called for an “immediate end” to the conflict, while former Rep. Mike Rogers of Michigan released a social media video stating that “the war with Iran needs to end and end quickly.” John James, the Republican gubernatorial candidate in Michigan, echoed similar sentiments during a news conference. A recent national poll by NBC News found that 55% of registered voters believe Trump’s policies have hurt the economy, and 62% think the military action in Iran has not been worth it. Additionally, 57% of voters said supporting the Iran war would make them less likely to vote for a candidate, compared to only 24% who said it would make them more likely to support one. Republicans are also showing signs of breaking with Trump on other issues beyond the Iran war. Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar released an ad criticizing Trump’s deportation policies, while Florida’s Republican gubernatorial candidate, Byron Donalds, removed most references to Trump from his campaign website. Sen. John Curtis called for an investigation into the business dealings of Donald Trump Jr., following revelations that a Russian oligarch paid for the president’s son’s post-wedding festivities in the Caribbean. Meanwhile, in Texas, GOP campaign ads have focused heavily on anti-transgender messaging as part of a broader strategy for the 2024 elections. However, with the economy remaining the top concern for voters, there is growing debate within the party about how much emphasis should be placed on social issues versus economic challenges.