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Political science professor analyzes U.S. Senate Democratic primary

Wahls is presented as appealing to the progressive wing of the Democratic primary electorate.

Political science professor analyzes U.S. Senate Democratic primary
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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A political science professor predicts a close Iowa Democratic U.S. Senate primary between Joshua Turek and Zach Wahls. The winner will face a Republican nominee in November.

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Zach Wahls D · IA
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Zach Wahls
D · IA

Democratic candidate in Iowa’s U.S. Senate primary

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Democratic candidate in Iowa’s U.S. Senate primary

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose policies are referenced in discussion of the general election

Ashley Hinson
R · IA-2

Republican representative and potential general-election opponent

Former Republican state senator and possible Republican nominee

Joni Ernst
R · IA · SEN

Iowa senator not seeking another term

ALSO MENTIONED  Tom Harkin, Former Iowa senator whose support for Turek is discussed

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Josh Turek Wins Iowa Democratic Senate Primary

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