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Sand Leads Lahn in Iowa Governor Poll, 48%–44%

8/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Rep. Ashley Hinson (R) leads Democrat Josh Turek 45%-41% in Iowa Senate poll.
Democrat Rob Sand leads Republican Zach Lahn 48%-44% in Iowa governor poll.
Turek’s campaign reports $2.3 million cash on hand.
Super PACs spent $33 million for Hinson and $30 million for Turek.
President Donald Trump’s Iowa favorability fell to 42% favorable, 55% unfavorable, a 13-point gap.

History

Historical Context

In the 1994 Republican Revolution, the GOP captured the House with a 54-seat swing, ushering a new era of national campaign finance. That shift set a precedent for massive outside money, which today sees Iowa’s Rep. Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek each drawing substantial Super PAC support, heightening Midwestern race dynamics.

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Story summary

Rep. Ashley Hinson (R) leads Democrat Josh Turek 45%-41% in Iowa Senate poll.
Democrat Rob Sand leads Republican Zach Lahn 48%-44% in Iowa governor poll.
Turek’s campaign reports $2.3 million cash on hand.
Super PACs spent $33 million for Hinson and $30 million for Turek.
President Donald Trump’s Iowa favorability fell to 42% favorable, 55% unfavorable, a 13-point gap.

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