Iowa primary elections: Josh Turek to face Ashley Hinson for US Senate seat
Josh Turek has won the Democratic primary for the US Senate seat in Iowa, defeating Zach Wahls. Turek will face Republican Ashley Hinson, who has the endorsement of Donald Trump. The primary elections set the stage for a competitive November midterm election in a traditionally Republican state.
- ▪Josh Turek emerged victorious in the Democratic primary against Zach Wahls.
- ▪The primary was seen as a reflection of the direction the Democratic Party should take after the 2024 election.
- ▪Turek will compete against Trump-backed Republican Ashley Hinson in the upcoming Senate election.
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Josh Turek pictured in Waukee, Iowa, on Sunday. Photograph: Charlie Neibergall/APView image in fullscreenJosh Turek pictured in Waukee, Iowa, on Sunday. Photograph: Charlie Neibergall/APIowaIowa primary elections: Josh Turek to face Ashley Hinson for US Senate seatDemocratic state house representative beats Zach Wahls and will face off against Trump-backed Republican Hinson Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Chris SteinTue 2 Jun 2026 21.59 EDTLast modified on Tue 2 Jun 2026 22.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleJump toUS SenateIowa voters nominated candidates in primary elections held on Tuesday, setting the stage for months of fervent campaigning ahead of the November midterms in which the state may play a significant role in deciding the balance of power in…
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