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Ashley Hinson, Josh Turek face off in first U.S. Senate debate

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Newest development Oct 7, 2026 · 4 reportsAshley Hinson, Josh Turek face off in first U.S. Senate debate

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Less than a month until the midterm election and debate season is underway, including candidates for U.S. Senate taking part in their first televised debate Wednesday night. A debate between Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek was hosted by Iowa PBS as both are vying…

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  1. How to watch the debate between U.S. Senate candidates Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek

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    Ashley Hinson, Josh Turek face off in first U.S. Senate debate

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  1. WHO 13 Des Moines

    How to watch the WHO 13 debate between U.S. Senate candidates Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek (opens WHO 13 Des Moines)

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    DES MOINES, Iowa -- The race to fill the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Joni Ernst is hotly contested, with Republican nominee U.S. Representative Ashley Hinson and Democratic nominee Iowa State Representative Josh Turek battling in a contest that could play a big role in which party controls the…

  2. Our Quad Cities

    How to watch the debate between U.S. Senate candidates Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek (opens Our Quad Cities)

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    DES MOINES, Iowa -- The race to fill the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Joni Ernst is hotly contested, with Republican nominee U.S. Representative Ashley Hinson and Democratic nominee Iowa State Representative Josh Turek battling in a contest that could play a big role in which party controls the…

  3. PBS NewsHour

    WATCH LIVE: U.S. Senate candidates Hinson, Turek debate in Iowa (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    In one of the most competitive Senate races this year, Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson is looking to win out over Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek.

  4. Washington Examiner

    Turek tries to tie Hinson to Medicaid cuts in crucial Iowa Senate race (opens Washington Examiner)

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    DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa’s Democratic Senate nominee Josh Turek slammed Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) during their first debate by highlighting Hinson’s role in passing Republican cuts to Medicaid spending through last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

  5. The Hill

    Turek, Hinson spar in first Iowa Senate debate: 3 takeaways (opens The Hill)

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    U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) and state Rep. Josh Turek (D-Iowa), the two candidates for Senate, faced off in a debate Wednesday night, where health care cuts and agriculture were significant topics, as well as each candidate’s voting record and attendance in their current roles.

  6. Our Quad Cities

    Ashley Hinson, Josh Turek face off in first U.S. Senate debate (opens Our Quad Cities)

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    DES MOINES, Iowa -- Less than a month until the midterm election and debate season is underway, including candidates for U.S. Senate taking part in their first televised debate Wednesday night. A debate between Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek was hosted by Iowa PBS as both are vying…

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