Sparks fly in first Iowa governor’s debate: 5 takeaways

5 Takeaways From the First Iowa Senate Debate

In a top Senate battleground, Representative Ashley Hinson, the Republican nominee, sparred with Josh Turek, her Democratic rival, on policy issues ranging from Medicaid to term limits.

Oct 8, 2026

Turek, Hinson spar in first Iowa Senate debate: 3 takeaways

U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) and state Rep. Josh Turek (D-Iowa), the two candidates for Senate, faced off in a debate Wednesday night, where health care cuts and agriculture were significant topics, as well as each candidate’s voting record and attendance in their current roles. Hinson and Turek are running to replace retiring Sen. Joni…

Oct 8, 2026

Sparks fly in first Iowa governor’s debate: 5 takeaways

Accusations of carpetbagging, attacks over family wealth and barbs over culture war issues dominated the first televised debate between Republican Zach Lahn and Democrat Rob Sand as the two vie to replace retiring Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) next month. Lahn and Sand participated in an hour-long debate hosted by KWQC and held at St. Ambrose…

Oct 7, 2026