Watch Thursday Night: KCCI Hosts US Senate Democratic Debate Between Turek, Wahls
The debate gives Iowa voters a side-by-side look at the candidates as Democrats seek their first Senate pickup since 2008.
- On Thursday, state Representative Josh Turek of Council Bluffs and state Senator Zach Wahls of Coralville debated in Des Moines, competing for the Democratic nomination to replace retiring U.S. Senator Joni Ernst.
- Turek, a two-time Paralympic gold medalist, emphasized his success winning in a red district, while Wahls highlighted his experience challenging Republicans to "defend families like mine" during the debate.
- Outside groups have intensified the primary, with VoteVets spending about $7 million to support Turek in the final stretch, while another organization purchased more than $40,000 in airtime for Wahls.
- Both Democrats directed criticism toward Republican Representative Ashley Hinson, attacking her policy record while agreeing on abortion access and opposition to tariffs.
- Iowa voters will decide the nominee on June 2, a contest KCCI President Brian Sather said is "already influencing the future of Iowa politics" as Democrats seek a Senate flip.
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