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Democrats will debate in Iowa US Senate primary shaped by outside money and big-name endorsements

Iowa State Sen. Zach Wahls and Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek are competing for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in a race increasingly shaped by approximately $7 million in outside spending from VoteVets.
While Wahls and Turek have raised and spent similar personal amounts, VoteVets' financial intervention has substantially altered the contest's final stretch as voters prepare for the primary election.
Turek has secured key endorsements from former Iowa U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin and several sitting U.S. Senators, positioning him as the establishment candidate in the competitive primary.
During their first debate last week, both candidates aligned on raising the minimum wage and restoring healthcare access while drawing contrasts on immigration and working-class representation.
The nominee will face a challenging path in the general election as Democrats attempt to regain ground in a state that has become increasingly difficult for the party.

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Democrats will debate in Iowa U.S. Senate primary shaped by outside money, big-name endorsements

Two Democrats competing to become Iowa's next senator are set to debate. State lawmakers Zach Wahls and Josh Turek will face off Thursday night. Both say they can flip the seat held by Republican Joni Ernst, who's not seeking reelection.

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