Takeaways from Iowa Senate debate between Ashley Hinson, Josh Turek

Washington Post Politics Thursday 08 October 2026, 03:20 UTC By Theodoric Meyer 1 min read

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Rep. Ashley Hinson (R) and state Rep. Josh Turek (D), who are running for an open Senate seat in Iowa, clashed Wednesday night in their first debate, sparring over the Iran war, tariffs and their legislative records. Democracy Dies in Darkness Takeaways from Iowa Senate debate between Ashley Hinson, Josh Turek Rep. Ashley Hinson (R) and state Rep. Josh Turek (D), who are running for an open Senate seat in Iowa, clashed during their first encounter.

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Takeaways from Iowa Senate debate between Ashley Hinson, Josh Turek

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