Hinson and Turek Distance Themselves From Their Parties in Bid to Win Iowa
Summary
Republican Representative Ashley Hinson and Democratic state Representative Josh Turek are presenting themselves as willing to work across party lines in Iowa’s open U.S. Senate race. The contest to replace retiring Senator Joni Ernst is rated a toss-up by the Cook Political Report, and both campaigns are courting independent voters amid concerns about costs and other issues.Key Facts
- Hinson and Turek are competing for the Senate seat being vacated by Republican Senator Joni Ernst.
- The Cook Political Report has rated Iowa’s Senate race a toss-up.
- Turek described himself as a “proud moderate” and said President Donald Trump handled border control better than former President Joe Biden.
- Hinson said she would support people who agree with her on issues important to Iowa and challenge them when she disagrees.
- Hinson called for an immediate end to the conflict in Iran, saying it was putting economic pressure on Iowans.
- Turek criticized Democrats for focusing too much on cities and not enough on rural communities.
- The candidates have questioned whether the other is sincere about working across party lines.
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