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Democrat Josh Turek wins Iowa Senate seat
Josh Turek defeats Republican Ashley Hinson to flip Iowa's Senate seat and end over a decade of Republican control.
In brief
Josh Turek defeats Republican Ashley Hinson to flip Iowa's Senate seat and end over a decade of Republican control. Democrat Josh Turek won Iowa's U.S. Senate race, defeating Republican Ashley Hinson and ending more than a decade of Republican control of both Senate seats in the state. Originally reported by NPR.
Turek flips Iowa's Senate seat
Democrat Josh Turek, a state representative from Council Bluffs, has won Iowa's U.S.Senate race according to The Associated Press.His victory ends more than a decade of Republican control of both Senate seats in the state.
Who is Josh Turek
Turek is a two-time gold medalist in Paralympic basketball who uses a wheelchair due to spina bifida. He says his condition stems from his father's exposure to Agent Orange in the Vietnam War.
Turek's campaign focused on healthcare
Turek, who calls himself a prairie populist, campaigned on healthcare reform and attacked Hinson for supporting Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which reduces Medicaid spending nationwide by nearly one trillion dollars.
Race became competitive as Trump's approval fell
As President Trump's approval ratings fell, Iowa's race became more competitive.The state's agricultural industry was hit hard by Trump's tariffs and increased diesel prices due to the war in Iran.
One of the country's most expensive races
Together, the candidates raised more than thirty million dollars. Outside groups contributed more than one hundred million dollars to the race, according to Open Secrets. In the final quarter, Turek significantly outraised his opponent Hinson.
The main idea
Democrat Josh Turek won Iowa's U.S. Senate race, defeating Republican Ashley Hinson and ending more than a decade of Republican control of both Senate seats in the state.
