Iowa Democrats roll the dice on rural pain and a fresh ticket to flip statewide
TL;DR
Democrats in Iowa argue that tariffs, Medicaid cuts, and farm-cost shocks have created a window for a statewide comeback, backing a new top-ticket slate led by governor hopeful Rob Sand and Senate nominee Josh Turek, with strong down-ballot hopes, even as Republicans warn the state remains strongly Republican in a midterm environment.
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- Trump-backed candidate loses in Iowa governor’s race as Democrats look to flip Senate seat The Guardian
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