Iowa Senate race tightens as Turek and Hinson debate

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 22:32 · Archive

Democrat Josh Turek and Republican Ashley Hinson faced off in a debate in one of the tightest midterm Senate races.

Iowa's Senate race between Democrat Josh Turek and Republican Ashley Hinson has emerged as one of the tightest on the national map this midterm cycle. The two candidates faced off in a debate on Tuesday night, with both claiming they could be the deciding factor in the battle for Senate control.

Turek, who previously won his first legislative race by just six votes, is employing a notable strategy: he rarely mentions Trump by name despite the president's decisive victories in Iowa. According to the Daily Mail, Turek mentioned Trump's name only twice in the first Iowa Senate debate, both times to highlight areas of agreement.

Hinson, the Republican candidate, mentions Trump more frequently but also points to her own bipartisan achievements, including a maternal health bill signed into law by President Joe Biden.

How it is being reported

• Iowa Democrat Josh Turek won't utter Trump's name but takes sly jab at Ashley Hinson's biggest asset: 'She plays the fiddle well'Iowa is home to one of the most contentious races on the US Senate map this year with both candidates touting that they could be the difference maker for a majority.Daily Mail · 15 Oct, 22:18
• Iowa Senate candidates Turek and Hinson face off in final debate amid razor-thin raceIowa Senate candidates Josh Turek, a Democrat, and Ashley Hinson, a Republican, faced off in a heated debate Tuesday night amid their razor-thin midterm race. CBS News' Zak Hudak breaks it down.CBS News · 15 Oct, 00:38

In this story: Josh Turek · Ashley Hinson · Iowa · Donald Trump

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