Democrat Josh Turek flips Iowa Senate seat
Summary
Democrat Josh Turek won Iowa’s U.S. Senate seat, defeating Republican Representative Ashley Hinson and flipping a Republican-held seat. His win gives Democrats a boost in their effort to regain Senate control; the seat is held by retiring Senator Joni Ernst.Key Facts
- Turek defeated Hinson in the Senate race.
- The win flips a seat previously held by a Republican.
- Turek has served as a state representative since 2023.
- Turek competed in four Paralympic Games.
- He also played professional wheelchair basketball in Europe.
- President Donald Trump endorsed Hinson.
- Iowa has not had a Democratic U.S. senator for more than a decade.
- The seat is held by retiring two-term Senator Joni Ernst.
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