Ashley Hinson Asks for Gas Money in Iowa Senate Race Against Josh Turek
Summary
Iowa Senate candidate Ashley Hinson asked supporters for help with “gas money” to support her campaign bus amid high fuel prices in the state. Her Democratic opponent, Josh Turek, criticized her request, saying it was ironic because she voted against efforts to end U.S. involvement in the Iran war, which he says contributes to higher fuel costs.Key Facts
- Ashley Hinson, a Republican candidate for Iowa Senate, asked supporters to help with “gas money” during her bus tour.
- Josh Turek, the Democratic candidate, criticized Hinson for asking for gas money while opposing measures to end the Iran war.
- Gas prices in Iowa are high, with regular gasoline at about $4.14 per gallon and diesel at around $6.07 per gallon.
- The candidates disagree on policies related to the ongoing Iran war and its impact on fuel costs.
- Hinson voted seven times against resolutions to limit President Trump’s ability to continue U.S. involvement in the Iran war but says she wants the war to end.
- Both candidates oppose easing sanctions on Russian diesel imports.
- Hinson supports ideas like temporarily lowering the gas tax, creating diesel rebates for farmers, and expanding biofuels.
- Turek proposes suspending gas taxes, stopping diesel exports, using oil reserves, and ending the Iran war to reduce fuel prices.
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