An Iowa cattle farmer’s political shift reveals growing ‘Trump exhaustion’ ahead of 2026
Shanen Ebersole, a cattle farmer from Kellerton, Iowa, has shifted her political stance in recent months. After initially backing Nikki Haley in the 2024 election, she ultimately voted for Donald Trump. Now, as she prepares for calving season on her Ringgold County farm, she is reflecting on her political choices and the future of her state.
Ebersole’s farm sits in a traditionally Republican area, but her views on politics have grown more complex. She rates Trump’s presidency as a 3 out of 5, acknowledging economic gains and stricter border controls. Yet, she disagrees with his push to increase low-tariff beef imports from Argentina and his past interest in acquiring Greenland.
Her frustration extends beyond Trump. Ebersole criticises Washington’s focus on fundraising and power struggles instead of addressing the needs of family farmers. She wants term limits and fresh faces in office, including her own representative, two-term GOP Rep. Zach Nunn. While she once supported Kamala Harris in 2024 before switching to Trump, she now shows signs of 'Trump exhaustion' ahead of the 2026 elections.
Iowa’s political landscape is shifting, too. The state will elect a new governor and US senator in 2026, and its 3rd Congressional District remains a Democratic target after the 2022 midterms. Ebersole, like many voters, is weighing her options carefully.
Ebersole’s political journey reflects broader uncertainties in Iowa. She voted for Trump in the 2024 election but now seeks change in her representatives and policies. With key elections approaching in 2026, her decisions—and those of voters like her—could shape the state’s direction.
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