Solid-red state turning on Republicans over cancer-causing water: report

Solid-red state turning on Republicans over cancer-causing water: report centers on Politico’s claim that Iowa’s voters are increasingly distancing themselves from Republicans amid an environmental crisis linked to cancer-causing water. Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, the report says Iowa has shifted further into “solid red,” backing President Donald Trump in all three of his races, yet Democrats see potential for wins this November. Politico attributes voter anger to concerns over water quality and its health risks, alongside the impact of Trump’s economic agenda on many farmers. It highlights a long-term ecological issue involving algae blooms fueled by fertilizer runoff and points to nitrates as a risk factor tied to cancer studies involving kidneys, brain and ovaries. The report also cites glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, referencing a 2015 International Agency for Research on Cancer assessment labeled “probably carcinogenic,” which the U.S. EPA rejected. It says candidates from both parties have taken aim at the agricultural sector.