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Josh Turek Overtakes Ashley Hinson in Iowa Senate Race

October 7, 2026 · 7:03 am ET · Leave a Comment

A new Suffolk University poll in Iowa finds Josh Turek (D) leading Ashley Hinson (R) in the U.S. Senate race, 48% to 44%.

Iowa Senate Race
Josh Turek (D) 48%
 
Ashley Hinson (R) 44%
 
Suffolk University poll · likely voters · ±4.4%

The same poll in Iowa finds Rob Sand (D) leading Zach Lahn (R) in the governor’s race, 55% to 43%.

Iowa Governor’s Race
Rob Sand (D) 55%
 
Zach Lahn (R) 43%
 
Suffolk University poll · likely voters · ±4.4%

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