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Poll shows Democrat Josh Turek leading Ashley Hinson in Iowa

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 11:15 PM UTC · How we work

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Hinson reverses Iran stance

Vice President JD Vance visited Iowa on September 18, 2026, and Kansas later that week to campaign for Senate candidates.
Ashley Hinson reversed her stance after Vance’s September 18 visit, calling for a swift end to the Iran war.
Republicans fear losing Farm Belt seats as Democrats lead in polls and Trump’s approval falls.
Poll September 22 showed Democrat Josh Turek leading Republican Ashley Hinson 50% to 42% in Iowa.

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Economy drives anti Trump

Vice President JD Vance visited Iowa on September 18, 2026, and Kansas to campaign for Senate candidates Ashley Hinson and Roger Marshall.
His campaign comes as GOP favorability hits a historic low and a record 44% of voters intend to vote against President Donald Trump.
A CNN poll shows Trump trailing by 34 points, the widest pre-midterm gap.
Economic approval is 27% versus 73% disapproval, and 68% say economy dominates votes.

Blindspot

Campaign finance data show that Republican-aligned political action committees have contributed $30.3 million to Ashley Hinson’s Senate campaign, including $11.7 million since Labor Day.
Within this story's sources, this financial contribution angle appears mainly in Center-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Left-leaning coverage.

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Hinson reverses Iran stance

Vice President JD Vance visited Iowa on September 18, 2026, and Kansas later that week to campaign for Senate candidates.
Ashley Hinson reversed her stance after Vance’s September 18 visit, calling for a swift end to the Iran war.
Republicans fear losing Farm Belt seats as Democrats lead in polls and Trump’s approval falls.
Poll September 22 showed Democrat Josh Turek leading Republican Ashley Hinson 50% to 42% in Iowa.

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