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Zach Wahls Leads Turek by 18 Points in Senate Primary

2/26/2026

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Zach Wahls, Iowa State Senator, leads State Representative Josh Turek by 18 points in the Democratic primary for Iowa's open U.S. Senate seat, according to an internal poll.
Wahls has a 42% favorable rating against Turek's 31%.
The primary follows U.S. Senator Joni Ernst's decision not to seek reelection.
Both candidates have endorsements.
The Democratic primary is set for June 2.

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Zach Wahls, Iowa State Senator, leads State Representative Josh Turek by 18 points in the Democratic primary for Iowa's open U.S. Senate seat, according to an internal poll.
Wahls has a 42% favorable rating against Turek's 31%.
The primary follows U.S. Senator Joni Ernst's decision not to seek reelection.
Both candidates have endorsements.
The Democratic primary is set for June 2.