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Josh Turek wins Democratic primary in battleground Iowa Senate race
Turek won after millions in outside spending and high-profile endorsements helped him beat state Sen. Zach Wahls, NBC News projected.
- On Tuesday, Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek won their respective primary nominations for U.S. Senate, setting up a November general election showdown for the open seat.
- The race for this open seat began after incumbent U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst announced in September she would not seek a third term, leaving the position vacant for the first time since 2014.
- Hinson, a U.S. representative endorsed by President Donald Trump, defeated former state Sen. Jim Carlin and pledged to be the president's "strongest ally" in the Senate if elected.
- Overcoming state Sen. Zach Wahls, Turek emphasized plans to "protect and expand the Affordable Care Act" and reverse corporate influence in campaign financing.
- Democrats view the contest as a critical opportunity to flip the seat, while Republicans consider defending the chamber pivotal to maintaining their Senate majority in November.
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Democrat Josh Turek and GOP's Ashley Hinson to compete for pivotal US Senate seat in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek won the state's Democratic primary for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, setting up a competitive general election against Republican U.S. Rep.
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Democrat Josh Turek and GOP's Ashley Hinson to compete for crucial US Senate seat in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek won the state's Democratic primary for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, setting up a competitive general election against Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson for a seat Democrats are hoping to flip…
·Lancaster, United States
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Council Bluffs Dem Josh Turek defeats Zach Wahls in US Senate primary; Hinson gets GOP nod
Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek defeated state Sen. Zach Wahls to win Iowa's Democratic U.S. Senate nomination, setting up a contest with Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson in November.
·Omaha, United States
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