Iowa Senate Race: Democrat Josh Turek Leads Republican Ashley Hinson by 8 Points in New Poll

In Iowa, a new Marist poll shows Democrat Josh Turek leading Republican Ashley Hinson by eight points in the U.S. Senate race to succeed retiring Senator Joni Ernst. The poll, conducted September 17-20, found 50 percent support for Turek and 42 percent for Hinson. Hinson, endorsed by President Trump, publicly broke with him by calling for an end to the Iran war and proposing measures to lower fuel and food prices. The race could help determine control of the Senate, and Iowa is seen as a competitive state in the upcoming midterm elections.