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Iowa Newspaper Endorses Josh Turek for Senate
Des Moines Register backs Josh Turek over Ashley Hinson in Iowa Senate race.
In brief
Des Moines Register backs Josh Turek over Ashley Hinson in Iowa Senate race. The Des Moines Register endorsed Democratic candidate Josh Turek for U.S. Senate, citing his focus on reducing economic pressure on Iowa farmers from Trump's Iran policy. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Des Moines Register Endorses Turek
The Des Moines Register editorial board endorsed Democratic Senate candidate Josh Turek over Republican Ashley Hinson.
“The editorial board of prominent Iowa newspaper The Des Moines Register has backed Democratic Senate candidate Josh Turek over Republican opponent Ashley Hinson.”
Turek's Economic Focus
Turek pledged to demand President Donald Trump stop waging war on Iran and stop upsetting crop export markets.
“demand that President Donald Trump stop waging war on Iran and stop upsetting the markets for Iowa’s crop exports and inputs”
Iowa Senate Race Context
Iowa has voted Republican in Senate elections since 2008, but the Cook Political Report lists it as a 'toss-up'.
“The Cook Political Report lists Iowa's Senate race as a 'toss-up'”
Hinson's Position
Hinson called for an immediate end to the war in Iran but voted against it four times this year.
“Iowans are being squeezed and shouldn't have to foot the bill at the pump or the checkout line for the war in Iran”
Register's Endorsement History
The Register has endorsed Democrats since 1912, backing Biden, Obama, and Clinton in presidential races.
“The Register did not endorse either Trump or former Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris in 2024”
Trump Lawsuit Dismissed
A judge dismissed Trump's lawsuit against The Register for misrepresenting Iowa's 2024 presidential race polls.
“Iowa District Judge Scott J. Beattie said that allowing the lawsuit and its 'faulty' claims to proceed could have a chilling effect”
Turek's Response
Turek thanked the endorsement, stating they would win the race and deliver change for Iowa.
“We're going to win this race and deliver change for Iowa”
The bottom line
The Des Moines Register endorsed Democratic candidate Josh Turek for U.S. Senate, citing his focus on reducing economic pressure on Iowa farmers from Trump's Iran policy.
