# Beef producers split on Trump ahead of midterms

> Trump's policies have complicated his support among beef producers, a key constituency in states where tight Senate races could sway control of the body.
- Title: Beef producers split on Trump ahead of midterms · NPR
- Summary: Trump's policies have complicated his support among beef producers, a key constituency in states where tight Senate races could sway control of the body…
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- Source: NPR — https://npr.org/2026/10/20/nx-s1-6000194/beef-producers-could-play-a-big-role-in-this-years-midterm-elections
- Published: 2026-10-20T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: beef producers, midterm elections, trump, senate races, agriculture, politics, news
## Beef producers matter in midterms
Beef producers are a key constituency in states where tight Senate races could sway control of the body in this year's midterm elections.
## Trump's policies complicate support
Trump's policies have complicated his support among beef producers, the group that could influence which party controls the Senate.
## A divided voting bloc emerges
The division among beef producers over Trump's record means their vote is no longer guaranteed in key Senate races this November.
## Key takeaway

Beef producers, influential in key Senate race states, are divided over Trump's policies ahead of the midterm elections.