Some Missouri Republicans are stressing independence from GOP in 2026 campaign ads

By: Jason Hancock

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: October 5, 2026

Words: 678

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago


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There are plenty of ways to tell when a political party is worried heading into an election.

One is polling. President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell to 32% in a September Reuters/Ipsos poll, the lowest of his career, and sits in the mid-30s in national polling averages. Voters are especially unhappy about the cost of living.

Another came in August, when Missouri voters demolished two priorities placed on the ballot by the Republican-controlled …