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Democrat Josh Turek flips Iowa Senate seat

Democrat Josh Turek flips Iowa Senate seat

Summary

Democrat Josh Turek won Iowa’s U.S. Senate seat, defeating Republican Representative Ashley Hinson and flipping a Republican-held seat. His win gives Democrats a boost in their effort to regain Senate control; the seat is held by retiring Senator Joni Ernst.

Key Facts

  • Turek defeated Hinson in the Senate race.
  • The win flips a seat previously held by a Republican.
  • Turek has served as a state representative since 2023.
  • Turek competed in four Paralympic Games.
  • He also played professional wheelchair basketball in Europe.
  • President Donald Trump endorsed Hinson.
  • Iowa has not had a Democratic U.S. senator for more than a decade.
  • The seat is held by retiring two-term Senator Joni Ernst.
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