Iowa Senate Race Tightens as Independents Reject Trump's Shadow
A new Suffolk University poll shows Democrat Josh Turek leading Republican Ashley Hinson 48% to 44% in Iowa's Senate race, a significant shift in a traditionally red state. The race is defined by economic anxiety and a sharp divide among independents, who are rejecting Hinson due to her close association with President Trump. While the candidates recently debated, they largely avoided direct attacks on the president, focusing instead on tariffs, the Iran war, and healthcare costs. Trump's low approval ratings are dragging down GOP candidates nationwide, but Iowa remains a critical battleground for Democrats seeking to flip four red seats to control the Senate.
