POLITICO PLAYBOOK: The GOP’s Harvest of Discontent
October 22, 2026
Farmers angry over high diesel prices and spiking fertilizer costs who voted thrice for Donald Trump are questioning their allegiance not only to him — but the GOP.
An April Farm Journal survey found 39% of farmers were considering voting for the other party in November, sitting out the midterms or undecided. And that poll skewed conservative — only 6% said they typically vote Democrat.
Republican strategist and ROKK Partner Ron Bonjean shared his thoughts on where farmers may cast their votes during the midterm elections in POLITICO Playbook.


