Iowa Senate candidates spar over voting record and Iran

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 12:44 · Archive

Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek are squaring off in the Iowa Senate race.

Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek are facing off in the Iowa Senate race. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe sat down with both candidates ahead of their first debate to discuss the impact of Iran on Iowa.

Hinson has criticised Turek's record in the Iowa Legislature, alleging he was frequently absent and voted liberally when present. The New York Post reports that Hinson said Turek 'was one of the most absent, and he was one of the most liberal when he did show up to vote'.

How it is being reported

• GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson slams Dem Josh Turek for missing most votes in Iowa Legislature: ‘You stole from taxpayers’“He was one of the most absent, and he was one of the most liberal when he did show up to vote,” the Republican Senate hopeful said of her opponent, Josh Turek.New York Post · 8 Oct, 12:07
• Iowa Senate candidates discuss Iran war's impact on stateCBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe sat down with both candidates in the Iowa Senate race, Democrat Josh Turek and Republican Ashley Hinson, ahead of the pair's first debate.CBS News · 7 Oct, 22:45

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