Josh Turek delivers flips control of Senate with Iowa upset
Summary
Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek defeated Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson in Iowa’s Senate race, according to an Associated Press projection. His win gives Democrats control of the Senate and makes him the first Democrat elected to the chamber from Iowa since 2008.Key Facts
- Turek represents Council Bluffs in the Iowa state legislature and is a Paralympic medalist.
- Hinson is a Republican U.S. representative from Iowa.
- Turek campaigned on affordability and sought support from working-class and independent voters.
- Turek criticized President Donald Trump’s tariffs and other administration policies, saying they hurt Iowa farmers and families.
- Turek supported banning members of Congress from trading stocks.
- The Cook Political Report rated the race a toss-up after shifting its rating toward Democrats during the campaign.
- Republicans had held both of Iowa’s Senate seats since former Democratic senator Tom Harkin left office in 2015.
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