Democrat Josh Turek Wins Iowa U.S. Senate Seat, Defeating Ashley Hinson
Democrat Josh Turek has won Iowa's U.S. Senate seat, as projected by the Associated Press, defeating Republican Ashley Hinson. Turek will fill the seat previously held by U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst and will serve alongside Republican U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley.
Cedar Rapids Waterloo Iowa City & Dubuque, IA, November 3, 2026 —
Democrat Josh Turek has secured victory in Iowa’s U.S. Senate race, as projected by the Associated Press. Turek defeated Republican challenger Ashley Hinson in the election.
With this win, Turek is slated to occupy the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst. He will join the ranks of Iowa’s congressional delegation, serving alongside Republican U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley.
The Associated Press made the projection following the close of polls and the tabulation of votes. Specific details regarding the vote counts, election turnout, or the exact date the new term will commence were not immediately available in the projection details.
The outcome of this election means a shift in the representation for Iowa in the U.S. Senate. Turek’s victory marks the continuation of a Democratic presence in one of the state’s Senate seats, while Hinson’s campaign concluded without achieving the desired outcome.
Further information on the election results, including the margin of victory and statements from the candidates, is anticipated as official counts are finalized. The transition of power and the official swearing-in date for Senator-elect Turek will be announced by relevant authorities.
Story summarized from the original created by Robin Opsahl on iowacapitaldispatch.com, see more information here.
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