Global Politics Report Editorial

Democrats, Hopeful All Over the Senate Map, Remain Jittery About Iowa

In the final days of the race, Josh Turek, the Democratic Senate nominee, appears to be in a dead heat against his Republican rival, Representative Ashley Hinson.

Key Data

Source: The New York Times

Politics desk: Congress

Published: Oct. 30, 2026 at 01:53 PM ET

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Original source: The New York Times

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