These results reverse trends from other October polls by Emerson College and CNN, which both showed Hinson leading Turek by 2 points. Iowa has not elected a Democratic senator since 2008 and voted for Donald Trump by 13 points in 2024. The general election for Senator Joni Ernst's seat and the governor's office will be held on Nov. 3.
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Turek Takes 3 Point Lead in Iowa Senate Race
US Politics6 days ago
A recent survey of likely voters in Iowa indicates a shift in momentum toward the Democratic party's statewide candidates. Democrat Josh Turek holds a 3 point lead over Republican Ashley Hinson for the U.S. Senate seat, and Democrat Rob Sand leads Republican Zach Lahn by 7 points for governor, according to the new Marist poll.
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