Josh Turek Leads Ashley Hinson 49%-47% in Iowa Senate Race as Cost of Living Dominates
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 1
Josh Turek Leads Ashley Hinson 49%-47% in Iowa Senate Race as Cost of Living Dominates
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 1
Summary
Fox News’ Sept. 24-28 poll of likely Iowa voters puts Democrat Josh Turek ahead of Republican Ashley Hinson 49% to 47%, a narrow edge within the survey’s 3-point margin of error.
Six in 10 voters call the cost of living extremely important to their Senate vote, and 4 in 10 say their families are falling behind financially — a group backing Turek by 38 points.
Turek’s advantage is driven by stronger party unity and swing-voter support: 96% of Democrats back him, independents favor him by 32 points, and 10% of Republicans cross over.
Hinson faces added drag from Trump and her own image. Iowa voters disapprove of Trump 57%-42%, Hinson is underwater at 42% favorable to 50% unfavorable, and 88% of Turek supporters say they are firmly committed versus 77% of hers.
The result is striking in a state that has not elected a Democratic senator in 18 years, though Iowa’s Republican tilt still keeps the race highly competitive.