Gubernatorial candidates Republican Lisa Demuth, and DFLer Amy Klobuchar have said they would ask President Donald Trump to end the war in Iran. Rising fuel and grocery prices have emerged as a major issue in the governor’s race, with both candidates pointing to the conflict as a factor driving up costs for Minnesota families.

With the Trump administration now seeking another $70 billion for the conflict, Klobuchar said the war with Iran is taking a growing financial toll on American taxpayers. Speaking on the Senate floor, Klobuchar cited a Pentagon estimate of what the conflict has cost so far:

Demuth said she recognizes the financial impact of the war in Iran on Minnesotans. She said rising prices tied to the conflict are putting additional pressure on people across the state:

The cost of the conflict is likely to remain a key issue in the governor’s race as candidates debate its impact on Minnesota families and taxpayers.