Iowa voters pick their nominees for competitive general elections
Iowa voters have selected their nominees for key races in the upcoming general elections, including for governor, Senate, and House seats. Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek will compete for the Senate seat, while Rob Sand is the Democratic nominee for governor. The political landscape in Iowa is closely watched as both parties aim to secure control in a competitive environment marked by low approval ratings for national leaders.
- ▪Republican candidate Ashley Hinson won the nomination to fill the Senate seat vacated by Joni Ernst.
- ▪Democrat Josh Turek defeated state Sen. Zach Wahls in the Senate primary, supported by prominent Democratic figures.
- ▪Iowa's governor's race is expected to be competitive, with Rob Sand running unopposed for the Democratic nomination.
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Elections Iowa voters pick their nominees for competitive general elections June 2, 202611:37 PM ET Stephen Fowler Republican candidate for Senate, U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) celebrates on stage with her family during a primary night election party on June 2, 2026 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Hinson won the Republican nomination to fill the seat vacated by Sen. Joni Ernst. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Stephen Maturen/Getty Images The field for one of the more surprising midterm battlegrounds is set, as nominees for Iowa's competitive governor, Senate and House races have been decided.
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