The shift places the Republican party's hold on the seat in jeopardy, as Democrats have not won a U.S. Senate election in the state since 2008. Other Crystal Ball adjustments include the Michigan Senate race moving to "Leans Democratic" and the Kansas Senate contest shifting to "Leans Republican" from "Likely Republican."
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Iowa Senate Race Hits Tossup Rating for First Dem Win Since 2008
US Politics28 days ago
Democrat Josh Turek holds a 48% chance of winning the Iowa Senate seat on the Polymarket prediction market. UVA’s Crystal Ball has also updated its rating for the race to "Toss Up" from "Leans Republican," signaling that the contest has entered a competitive phase based on Turek's recent surge in momentum.
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