In midterm races, Democrats are using the Iran war to target Republicans—even some who never served in Congress and couldn’t have cast votes on it

Democrats in the United States are utilizing the ongoing war in Iran as a campaign issue against Republicans, even targeting those who never held a congressional seat and couldn't have voted on the matter. Advertisements highlighting the war's impact on household costs are being aired in numerous competitive races, with some ads featuring Republicans who never served in Congress.

The strategy has been employed in several states, including Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Iowa, where Republicans are being portrayed as supporting the war and thus contributing to higher costs for groceries, gas, and other essentials. Despite the fact that these Republicans had never voted on war powers resolutions, Democrats are using the war as a way to challenge their opponents and win back power in both the House and Senate.

While Republicans tend to avoid the issue in their own ads, focusing instead on tax and crime concerns, Democrats are leveraging the war as a way to connect with voters who are feeling the financial strain of the conflict.