Iowa Senate Contest to Fill Joni Ernst Seat Yields No Surprises
The Iowa Senate primary to fill Joni Ernst's seat concluded with Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson securing a decisive victory. Hinson received significant endorsements and is positioned to face Democrat Josh Turek in the general election. The race is considered likely to remain Republican, reflecting Iowa's political landscape.
- ▪Ashley Hinson won the Republican primary with 76 percent of the vote against Jim Carlin.
- ▪Hinson was endorsed by Joni Ernst, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, and former President Donald Trump.
- ▪The Democratic primary features state legislators Josh Turek and Zach Wahls, with Turek currently leading.
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Iowa Senate Contest to Fill Joni Ernst Seat Yields No Surprises By Jennifer Oliver O'Connell | 9:30 PM on June 02, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall One of the most competitive races in Iowa's history has ended as expected. With 15 percent of precincts reporting, Decision Desk HQ has announced that Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson (IA-02) has beaten her opponent, former IA State Senator Jim Carlin, 76 percent to 24 percent, making her the Republican nominee for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA).
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