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Rob Sand and Josh Turek Latest Polls as GOP's Chances of Losing Iowa Grow

Rob Sand and Josh Turek Latest Polls as GOP's Chances of Losing Iowa Grow

Summary

Recent polls show that Democrats Josh Turek and Rob Sand may win important elections in Iowa this November. Turek is running for U.S. Senate and Sand for governor, and both have leads or close races against their Republican opponents.

Key Facts

  • Josh Turek, a Democrat, is competing against Republican Ashley Hinson for the U.S. Senate seat.
  • Rob Sand, a Democrat, is running against Republican Zach Lahn for governor.
  • Recent polls show Turek slightly leading or tied with Hinson, depending on the survey.
  • Polls show Sand leading Lahn, especially among independent voters.
  • Republicans have held Iowa's Senate seats for many years; the last Democratic senator was elected 18 years ago.
  • The last Democratic governor of Iowa was elected in 2006.
  • President Donald Trump has endorsed the Republican candidates Hinson and Lahn.
  • Former President Barack Obama has endorsed Democrat Josh Turek.
  • Polling data comes from various groups with different political biases and methods, showing varied but competitive results.
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