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Josh Turek vs. Ashley Hinson: Latest Polls as Iowa Senate Hopefuls Debate

Turek is in a closely contested Iowa Senate race, with recent polls showing results ranging from a narrow lead to a near tie.

Josh Turek vs. Ashley Hinson: Latest Polls as Iowa Senate Hopefuls Debate
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Recent polls show a competitive Iowa Senate race between Josh Turek and Ashley Hinson, with results split between a narrow Turek lead and a narrow Hinson lead. Prediction markets and election forecasters also describe a close contest ahead of their debate.

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Ashley Hinson
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Republican U.S. representative and Senate candidate in Iowa

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Josh Turek and Ashley Hinson Hold First Iowa Senate Debate

Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek held their first debate in Iowa’s open U.S. Senate race, discussing policy differences and their records. Left-leaning outlets preview the campaigns’ efforts to portray each other as out of step, emphasizing Iran, affordability and health care. Center outlets describe a broader clash over policy positions and records. Right-leaning outlets focus on accusations over Turek’s legislative attendance and taxpayer-funded per diem payments.

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