Iowa Democrats hoping to flip a US Senate seat are torn over which of 2 hopefuls has the best shot
Summary
Iowa Democrats are choosing between two candidates, state Rep. Josh Turek and state Sen. Zach Wahls, in the primary election to select who will run for a U.S. Senate seat currently held by retiring Senator Joni Ernst. Both candidates have strong records, but voters are unsure who has the best chance to win in a state that leans Republican.Key Facts
- The U.S. Senate seat in Iowa is open because Republican Senator Joni Ernst is retiring.
- Josh Turek and Zach Wahls are competing in the Democratic primary to run for this Senate seat.
- Iowa tends to vote Republican in statewide elections, making it a challenging race for Democrats.
- Neither candidate has a clear lead among Democratic voters who want a nominee with the best chance to win.
- Josh Turek is a state representative, a Paralympic athlete, and appeals to independent and moderate Republican voters.
- Zach Wahls is a state senator with experience and a strong legislative record.
- The Republican Party is backing U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson for the seat and has raised significant funds to keep it.
- Democrats in Iowa have had few recent wins in statewide federal offices, with the last Democrat winning in 2012.
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