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Hinson pitches insurer transparency as premiums rise
As Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson campaigns for Iowa's open U.S. Senate seat, she is rolling out legislation aimed at increasing transparency in the health insurance industry while facing sustained criticism over her record on health care affordability and access. Read More
Democrat Josh Turek trails Republican Ashley Hinson by 3 points: Poll
Hinson's lead falls within the Emerson College poll's 3.7-point margin of error, showing the U.S. Senate race in Iowa remains too close. Read More
MAGA Candidate Faces Fresh Heat Over Epstein Pen Pal Cash
Ashley Hinson took close to $100,000 in campaign funds from billionaires with ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Read More
Former President Barack Obama backs Iowa Dem Josh Turek for US Senate
Former President Barack Obama backed Democratic Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek for U.S. Senate as the candidate competes against Trump-backed U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson. Read More
Ashley Hinson accepts two Iowa U.S. Senate debates
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ashley Hinson agreed to two statewide debates with Democrat Josh Turek. Read More
Schumer-backed Senate hopeful Josh Turek ripped over missed votes
Ashley Hinson blasts Iowa Senate race opponent Josh Turek for missing 58% of House votes while collecting over $20,000 in taxpayer per diem benefits. Read More
MAGA Rep Taking Money From Orgs She Seeks To Loosen Rules On
Ashley Hinson’s push to loosen pork regulations has received bipartisan pushback. Read More
Buttigieg hopes to boost Josh Turek as Iowa candidate's fundraising lags behind Ashley Hinson
Democrats view Turek as electable and able to attract support from independents and some Republicans because of his life story. Read More
What to know about Hinson's 'Save Our Bacon Act' amid Farm Bill talks
Ashley Hinson is calling on Congress to include her "Save Our Bacon Act" in the new Farm Bill, which is under discussion. Read More
Ashley Hinson’s bill would be a gift to China
Register readers are talking about the farm bill, rural healthcare and library funding in letters published July 6-12, 2026. Read More
Ashley Hinson backs TEACH Improvement Act
Rep. Ashley Hinson is backing a bipartisan bill to expand TEACH grants, increase accountability and help more students become teachers. Read More
Hinson disagrees with US Supreme Court birthright citizenship ruling
Senate hopeful Ashley Hinson said the U.S. Supreme Court "got it wrong" with its decision striking down Trump's order limiting birthright citizenship. Read More
Fox News Poll: A close Senate contest is brewing in Iowa
Iowa Senate race poll shows Democrat Josh Turek leading Republican Ashley Hinson by 4 points as inflation, tariffs, and healthcare dominate voter concerns. Read More
Ashley Hinson is working to protect Iowa-produced pork
California activists bent on eliminating meat consumption should not be able to take away Iowans' freedom, writes Jim Boyer. Read More
Josh Turek criticizes Ashley Hinson over 'Big, Beautiful Bill' vote
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Josh Turek criticized his Republican opponent, Ashley Hinson, over her vote for the "One Big, Beautiful Bill." Read More
Josh Turek Edges Out GOP’s Ashley Hinson in Internal Iowa Senate Poll
Democrats believe Iowa will be competitive in this year's midterm elections despite the state's increasingly conservative lean. Read More
Iowa GOP primary loser Carlin won't support Ashley Hinson for Senate
After losing the Republican U.S. Senate primary by a wide margin, Jim Carlin says he can't ask his supporters to vote for GOP nominee Ashley Hinson. Read More
Jim Carlin urges supporters to not vote for his GOP U.S. Senate opponent Ashley Hinson
"She does not share our values and a Republican label is not enough," Carlin, a lawyer and former state legislator from Sergeant Bluff, said in an open letter to his Read More
Ashley Hinson trusts Trump to end Iran war she called a 'liability'
Ashley Hinson, who said the Iran war could become a "political liability" if it continues, said she trusts President Donald Trump to end the conflict. Read More
Cook Report: Iowa Rating Shifts to 'Lean Republican' Amid War, Primary
After Democrat state Rep. Josh Turk secured his party's nomination to face incumbent GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, in the race to replace retiring Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, he Cook Political Report moved its rating of Iowa's Senate race from likely Republican to lean Republican. Read More