Iowa Democrat who quit race wins seat anyway
Iowa had an open U.S. Senate seat up for election in the midterms—a rare opportunity that made the race highly competitive. Democrat Josh Turek, a state representative, ran against Republican Ashley Hinson, also a representative. Turek won the election, giving Democrats a seat they previously didn't hold in the Senate.
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2 developments- Nov 3A rare open Senate seat turns Iowa into a costly battleground featuring Josh Turek and Ashley Hinson
- Nov 4Iowa Democrat who quit race wins seat anyway
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