Josh Turek Trumps Ashley Hinson

GRAND RAPIDS, MI. - Josh Turek, the Democrat candidate, defeated Republican Representative Ashley Hinson for the Iowa U.S. Senate seat on November 3, 2026. Turek's victory represented a significant win for Democrats, flipping a seat previously held by Republicans.

The election outcome occurred despite President Donald Trump's campaign efforts in Iowa aimed at supporting Hinson's bid for re-election.

Earlier in the campaign, Turek and Hinson participated in a debate on October 8, 2026. During this event, they discussed key policy issues including plans for gas prices, the ongoing U.S. military conflict in Iran, and the impact of tariffs.

President Trump was scheduled to hold rallies in Iowa and Kansas on October 30, 2026, as part of his efforts to bolster Republican candidates. Separately, on November 2, 2026, comedian Jimmy Fallon referenced Trump's campaign appearances in Iowa during his show's monologue.