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Iowa Senate Race Heats Up: Ernst Leads, Sage Gains Momentum

5/24/2025

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Iowa Senator Joni Ernst currently holds the lead over Democratic challenger Nathan Sage in early polls for the 2026 Senate race. However, Sage's biography has sparked interest, giving him a slight boost. As Democrats strive to regain Senate control, this battle in a traditionally Republican state promises to be both expensive and fiercely competitive.

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Iowa Senator Joni Ernst currently holds the lead over Democratic challenger Nathan Sage in early polls for the 2026 Senate race. However, Sage's biography has sparked interest, giving him a slight boost. As Democrats strive to regain Senate control, this battle in a traditionally Republican state promises to be both expensive and fiercely competitive.