Iowa Senate
Coverage of Iowa Senate in the Nexus archive.
- Turek leads Hinson in Iowa Senate poll of likely general election voters
Josh Turek leads Ashley Hinson 47 percent to 45 percent in a Global Strategy Group poll of 1,000 likely Iowa Senate general election voters. Republicans hold a 10-point registration edge and Trump voters outpace Harris supporters by 9 points, but Trump's favorability is negative overall. Analysts note Turek outperforms partisan trends with stronger personal favorability.
- Trump-endorsed Hinson secures Iowa Senate nomination as Democrats eye GOP seat
Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson secured the GOP Senate nomination in Iowa, defeating Jim Carlin in the primary. The race is critical for the Senate majority, with Democrats targeting the seat. Hinson received endorsements from Donald Trump, John Thune, and the National Republican Senatorial Committee.
- 5 Things to Know About the Iowa Senate Candidate Josh Turek
Josh Turek is a candidate for the Iowa Senate and serves as a state lawmaker representing a conservative-leaning section of Iowa.
- Iowa Dem’s Muslim prayer, ‘too white’ comments resurface in tight House race: 'Downright shameful'
State Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott is facing backlash for her 2021 Muslim prayer on the Iowa Senate floor and comments on representation being 'too white'. She believes diverse communities should be heard and represented. Her opponent, Rep. Zach Nunn, has criticized her comments.
- Iowa Dem’s Muslim prayer, ‘too white’ comments resurface in tight House race: 'Downright shameful'
State Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott faced backlash for offering a Muslim prayer on the Iowa Senate floor and commenting on the lack of diversity in representation, sparking controversy in her bid to unseat Rep. Zach Nunn. Garriott's actions were seen as an attempt to promote inclusivity, but opponents criticized her for being insincere. The incident highlights the challenges of representing diverse communities in politics.