Turek's Surge Against Hinson Has Echoes of Democrats' Last Iowa Senate Win
Summary
A new poll in Iowa shows Democrat Josh Turek leading Republican Ashley Hinson in the race for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Senator Joni Ernst. This election is seen as important for control of the Senate and echoes some of the economic concerns that influenced the last time Democrats won an Iowa Senate seat 18 years ago.Key Facts
- A Marist poll surveyed 1,050 registered voters in Iowa from September 17 to 20.
- Josh Turek, the Democrat, has 50% support, while Ashley Hinson, the Republican, has 42%.
- The race is to replace retiring Republican Senator Joni Ernst.
- Ashley Hinson recently called for an end to the Iran war, breaking publicly with President Donald Trump, who had endorsed her.
- Democrats last won an Iowa Senate seat in 2008 with Senator Tom Harkin. Since then, Republican Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst held the seats.
- Economic concerns like inflation, fuel costs, and impacts from the Iran war are major issues for Iowa voters, especially farmers.
- Hinson proposed several measures to reduce costs for Iowans, including suspending gas taxes and supporting biodiesel credits.
- Turek criticized Hinson for voting multiple times to continue the Iran war, despite her recent call to end it.
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