- Donald Trump backed a Republican candidate and Barack Obama endorsed candidates in Iowa's Senate race.
- As Hinson runs for the open Iowa Senate seat, she is facing a challenge from Joni Ernst, and Barack Obama has endorsed her opponent.
Ashley Hinson and Turek challenge Joni Ernst's vacated Senate seat in Iowa.
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Updated Aug 29
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What happened
Ashley Hinson and Turek challenge Joni Ernst's vacated Senate seat in Iowa.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Iowa faces a health crisis regarding cancer rates while candidates vie for the contested Senate seat.Sub-event
- Josh Turek is campaigning for the U.S. Senate seat in Iowa, receiving endorsements from groups like Iowa Republicans and Matt Walsh, while facing criticism from rivals like Ashley Hinson.Sub-event
Hinson announced support for reduced taxes for Social Security during the Iowa Senate race.1 source
Hinson and Turek launch challenges to Joni Ernst's vacated Senate seat in Iowa.1 source
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The entities involved
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Iowa
state of the United States of America
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Joni Ernst
American politician (born 1970)
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Ashley Hinson
American politician (born 1983)
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- Ashley Hinson is running for Senate and Rob Sand is running for Governor in Iowa, while Emerson College conducts polling.
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