Democrat Josh Turek flips Iowa Senate seat from Republicans
As per Al Jazeera, Democrat Josh Turek beat Republican Ashley Hinson, a sitting US House member, to flip the Iowa Senate seat.
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Iowa Senate Race 2026: Live Results and Updates
Voters in Iowa are choosing a US senator in the midterm elections of 3 November 2026. This page carries the reports on this race as they come in.
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Democrat Josh Turek flips Republican-held Iowa Senate seat
According to Reuters, Democrat Josh Turek has flipped the Republican-held US Senate seat in Iowa. The report is a short news alert with no further detail.
Democrat Josh Turek wins Iowa Senate race, CBS News projects
Democratic state Representative Josh Turek has defeated Republican Representative Ashley Hinson in the Iowa Senate race, according to CBS News. The result is a major pickup for Democrats as they seek control of the upper chamber.
Democrat Josh Turek projected to flip Iowa Senate seat
Democrat Josh Turek is projected to win the Iowa Senate race, defeating Republican Ashley Hinson, according to Decision Desk HQ. Turek won just over 51 per cent and flipped the seat vacated by retiring Senator Joni Ernst.
Iowa Democratic Senate candidate Josh Turek says he split his ticket
State Representative Josh Turek, the Democratic Senate candidate in Iowa, said he voted for three Republicans when he cast his ballot on Election Day. According to The Hill, Turek named Republicans Susan Miller and Lea Voss among them.
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CBS News lists Iowa among the battleground Senate races of the 2026 midterm elections. A party needs 51 of the 100 seats to control the Senate.
Frequently asked questions
When will the Iowa Senate race result be known?
Some races are called on election night. Close contests, mail ballots and recounts can delay a call by days.
What is at stake in the Iowa Senate race?
Voters in Iowa are choosing a US senator. A party needs 51 of the 100 seats to control the Senate.