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Buttigieg Endorses Turek as Ernst Retires, Debate Set

5/13/2026

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Pete Buttigieg, the 2020 Iowa Democratic caucus winner and former Transportation Secretary, publicly endorsed Iowa Rep. Josh Turek in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate.
Senator Joni Ernst announced she will not seek a third term, creating an open Senate seat.
KCCI will host a debate on Thursday with Josh Turek and Democrat Zach Wahls.

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Pete Buttigieg, the 2020 Iowa Democratic caucus winner and former Transportation Secretary, publicly endorsed Iowa Rep. Josh Turek in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate.
Senator Joni Ernst announced she will not seek a third term, creating an open Senate seat.
KCCI will host a debate on Thursday with Josh Turek and Democrat Zach Wahls.