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Josh Turek Leads Ashley Hinson in Iowa Senate Poll

By Drooid · Oct 2, 2026, 2:33 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Democrat Josh Turek leads Republican Ashley Hinson in an Iowa Senate poll.
The Fox News poll shows Turek at 49% and Hinson at 47% among likely voters, within a ±3% margin.
Party unity is 96% for Turek versus 87% for Hinson.
Ten percent of Republicans back Turek.
Six in ten voters say cost of living will be important, outpacing issues like U.S. President Donald Trump and immigration.

History

Historical Context

In the 1994 midterms, Newt Gingrich’s Contract with America helped Republicans win a net 54-seat swing in the House and eight Senate seats, giving the GOP its first House majority since 1952 and control of both chambers in January 1995. That realignment reshaped voter coalitions, a dynamic echoed today as Iowa’s Senate contest pits Democrat Josh Turek against Republican Ashley Hinson amid rising economic concerns.

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Story summary

Democrat Josh Turek leads Republican Ashley Hinson in an Iowa Senate poll.
The Fox News poll shows Turek at 49% and Hinson at 47% among likely voters, within a ±3% margin.
Party unity is 96% for Turek versus 87% for Hinson.
Ten percent of Republicans back Turek.
Six in ten voters say cost of living will be important, outpacing issues like U.S. President Donald Trump and immigration.

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