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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
'Prairie Populist' Turek Wins Iowa's Democratic US Senate Nomination
Iowa State Representative Josh Turek secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate, defeating opponent Zach Wahls. Garnering 63.7% of the vote, Turek, endorsed by national Democrats and former Senator Tom Harkin, aims to become the state's first Democratic senator since 2008. He'll face Republican Ashley Hinson in the general election. 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
Iowa Showdown: Turek vs. Hinson for U.S. Senate
Iowa State Representative Josh Turek, endorsed by national Democrats and former Senator Tom Harkin, secured the Democratic Senate nomination. He will face Republican Ashley Hinson in November's election. The race is a key opportunity for Democrats to gain a Senate seat, with Turek's appeal in Republican areas playing a crucial role. Read More
Takeaways from U.S. primaries as Trump’s endorsement streak ends
Iowa Democrats rally behind former Paralympian Josh Turek, who will face Republican Ashley Hinson in the fall Read More
Democrat Josh Turek and GOP's Ashley Hinson to compete for pivotal US Senate seat in Iowa
Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek won Tuesday’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate and will next try to flip the seat currently held by GOP Sen. Joni Ernst, who is retiring. U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson has secured the GOP’s nomination for Senate. Turek defeated state Sen. Zach Wahls for the nomination. Turek is a former Paralympian and relative newcomer to public office, winning his state House seat in 2022. Many races in Iowa have attracted national interest. Zach Lahn won the GOP nomination for governor President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have both touched down in the state this year to shore up Republican enthusiasm. Rob Sand is the Democratic nominee for governor. Read More
Ashley Hinson is the Republican candidate for Iowa's US Senate seat
U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson won the Republican nomination for Iowa's open U.S. Senate seat. Here's what to know about her. Read More
Who won Iowa’s primary elections for Senate and governor? : NPR
Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek will face Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson in the Senate race. For governor, Democrat state Auditor Rob Sand and Republican businessman Zach Lahn move on to November. Read More
Trump-backed Iowa Senate candidate says Iran war could become ‘political liability’
The comments, obtained by POLITICO, are a stark acknowledgement from Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson. Read More
Rep. Hinson Targets EU Climate Rules in Senate Race
Arguing the rules could raise energy and business costs for Iowa families and American companies, Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, criticized European Union climate and supply chain regulations in an interview with the Washington Reporter. Read More
Hinson, Carlin make their case to voters in Iowa's GOP US Senate race
U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson and former state Sen. Jim Carlin are competing for the Republican nomination to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst. Read More
Rep. Hinson to Newsmax: 'Hopeful' for 'Better Trade Deal' With China
Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, is hopeful the U.S. under President Donald Trump will sign a better trade deal for American farmers with China, she told Newsmax on Friday. Read More
Two Democrats seeking US Senate nomination in Iowa debate who can flip a GOP seat
Two Democrats competing to become Iowa's next senator each say they're the best candidate to flip a GOP seat in the U.S. Senate. State lawmakers Zach Wahls and Josh Turek debated Thursday. They're running to flip the seat held by Republican Joni Ernst, who's not seeking reelection. Republican leaders are backing Ashley Hinson and committing $29 million to help the congresswoman keep their Senate majority. Turek says he’s the “battle-tested” candidate who has won in a red state House district. Wahls is criticizing national Democratic leaders, who he says have lost the trust of rural and working-class voters. Read More
Democrats will debate in Iowa US Senate primary shaped by outside money and 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. Republican leaders are backing Ashley Hinson and are committing $29 million for the congresswoman to help keep their Senate majority. Democrats see a chance to gain seats despite the state's Republican leanings. A veterans group has spent $7 million supporting Turek. Turek and Wahls oppose President Donald Trump’s tariffs and support raising the minimum wage but differ on other key issues. Read More
Democrats want to flip Iowa's US Senate seat. Will they choose Wahls?
State Rep. Josh Turek and state Sen. Zach Wahls are emphasizing their ability to take on U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson in Iowa's U.S. Senate race. Read More
Ashley Hinson launches first TV ad in 2026 US Senate race
In the ad, Republican US Senate candidate Ashley Hinson emphasizes her work with "both parties" and with Republican President Donald Trump. Read More
Ashley Hinson, John Thune tout federal tax cuts in Ankeny roundtable
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ashley Hinson touted the tax cuts on tips and overtime in the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" at a roundtable in Ankeny. Read More
House measure bans lawmakers from betting on prediction market
Rep. Ashley Hinson called on House GOP leadership to bring her measure to the floor "immediately," and said it should receive unanimous support. Read More