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Josh Turek beats Ashley Hinson, flipping Iowa's Senate seat for Democrats

Democrat Josh Turek won Iowa's open U.S. Senate seat with 50.8% of the vote and 92% of results in, one of six Republican-held seats that gave Democrats a Senate majority.

November 3, 2026 · 2 min read

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Rob Sand wins Iowa governor's race, ending Republican trifecta

Democrat Rob Sand, Iowa's state auditor, was elected governor, defeating Republican Zach Lahn 57.7% to 42.3% in early unofficial results and ending more than a decade of full Republican control in Iowa.

November 3, 2026 · 2 min read

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Josh Turek beats Ashley Hinson, flipping Iowa's Senate seat for Democrats

Rob Sand wins Iowa governor's race, ending Republican trifecta

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