Iowa Senate candidates zero in on cancer crisis as key race tightens
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- Axiosseen 2 Oct, 03:57description edited
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Iowa is on the verge of a farm crisis that threatens to wreck the agricultural heart of the state and hurt the fortunes of Republicans at the top of the midterm ticket, GOP strategists acknowledge. Why it matters: Democrats could win in several once-reliably Republican states in November, but President Trump 's policies have caused such severe financial problems for farmers — especially those who grow corn — that Iowa appears particularly vulnerable. "In Iowa, we should brace for losing...Iowa is on the verge of a farm crisis that threatens to wreck the agricultural heart of the state and hurt the fortunes of Republicans at the top of the midterm ticket. Why it matters: Democrats could win in several once-reliably Republican states in November, but President Trump 's policies have caused such severe financial problems for farmers — especially those who grow corn — that Iowa appears particularly vulnerable. "In Iowa, we should brace for losing everything, definitely the...
- iowastatedaily.comseen 10 Oct, 21:59description edited
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Republican Ashley Hinson and Democratic Josh Turek, Iowa’s candidates for U.S. Senate, debated immigration, the war in Iran and agriculture with less than a month till the Nov. election. The debate, hosted by PBS and moderated by Kay Henderson, had no time limits. Immigration Immigration grew as a campaign issue as a result of legislative...Editor’s Note: This story has been modified to accurately reflect a quote from Josh Turek on immigration. Republican Ashley Hinson and Democratic Josh Turek, Iowa’s candidates for U.S. Senate, debated immigration, the war in Iran and agriculture with less than a month till the Nov. election. The debate, hosted by PBS and moderated by Kay...
- PBS NewsHourseen 17 Oct, 19:14headline rewritten
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Mon, 24 August 2026
1 report- The Hill10:00
Candidates for Iowa’s open Senate seat are zeroing in on the state’s high rate of cancer diagnoses as the race emerges as one of the most unexpectedly competitive contests this cycle. The race features Democratic state legislator Josh Turek challenging Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson (Iowa) for the seat held by retiring Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst...
Wed, 26 August 2026
2 reports- yahoo.com11:03first to report
Trump carried Iowa by 13 points in 2024. But dissatisfaction with the nation's course are creating competitive contests in a very red state.
- The Hill14:02
The Democratic and Republican candidates in the Iowa Senate and gubernatorial races are locked in tight battles, a new survey shows. The poll, which Suffolk University in Boston conducted from Aug. 20-23, found that 45 percent of 500 respondents backed GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson in the Senate race, while 41 percent supported Democratic state Rep....
Thu, 27 August 2026
1 report- cbs2iowa.com23:07
Over the past decade, Iowa has shifted away from its long-standing status as a swing state and has trended increasingly more conservative. However, political re
Sun, 30 August 2026
2 reports- dakotanewsnow.com01:30
While Republican supporters enjoyed a barbecue Saturday, they heard a warning from party leaders about how competitive Iowa’s congressional races are this year.
- keyc.com16:13
U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson performed a tribute to the late Dolly Parton during a fundraiser in Clive on Saturday.
Thu, 3 September 2026
1 report- The Hill10:00
Democratic state auditor Rob Sand is leading Republican businessman Zach Lahn in the tense Iowa governor’s race, new polling shows, while Democrat Josh Turek trails Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson in the wide-open Senate race. A new Emerson College Polling/Nexstar Media Iowa survey found Sand with 49 percent of voters in the gubernatorial race, compared to...
Tue, 8 September 2026
1 report- 97x.com13:18
Whatever party you're in, we'll all sick of them.
Wed, 9 September 2026
1 report- kwit.org16:00
Governor Kim Reynolds coming to events in Northwest Iowa.
Thu, 10 September 2026
1 report- emmetsburgnews.com11:00
Politics is on almost every citizen’s mind regarding the upcoming elections. Those running for office will continue to make stops in Iowa to introduce themselves and share their …
Wed, 16 September 2026
1 report- The Hill23:06
Election handicapper Sabato’s Crystal Ball shifted eight House races in the direction of Democrats on Wednesday, underscoring seven weeks ahead of the November midterm elections that the number of competitive districts is growing. Two races shifted from "leans Republican" to "toss-ups" in the handicapper's ratings — the open seat in Iowa's 2nd Congressional District, and...
Fri, 18 September 2026
1 report- The Hill18:27
Vice President Vance zeroed in on Iowa Democratic gubernatorial nominee Rob Sand during a rally in Council Bluffs on Friday, saying he is too far left to lead the state. Sand is leading in several polls in the contest to succeed Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) in November. In a roughly seven-minute attack on Sand, Vance...
Sat, 19 September 2026
1 report- The Hill10:00
Iowa Republicans are being presented with the difficult choice of embracing President Trump in the final stretch of the midterms as Democrats seek to tie them to the administration. The dynamic was on full display in Council Bluffs on Friday, when Iowa gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn joined Vice President Vance on the campaign trail, but...
Mon, 21 September 2026
2 reports- newrepublic.com00:00
Representative Ashley Hinson says her state shouldn’t have to “foot the bill” for the Iran war, now that Democrats have a good chance of winning this race.
- The Hill17:36
Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa), the Republican Senate candidate in Iowa, on Monday vented voters’ frustrations by declaring that Iowans “shouldn’t have to foot the bill at the pump or the checkout line for the war in Iran.” Hinson’s decision to link the seven-month military conflict to rising prices in the United States is a notable...
Tue, 22 September 2026
1 report- The Hill21:10
Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) is trailing her Democratic competitor, state Rep. Josh Turek, by 8 points in the upcoming Iowa Senate race, survey results published Tuesday found. Around 50 percent of respondents to Marists' latest poll said they plan to vote for Turek in November, while 42 percent said the same of Hinson. Two percent...
Wed, 23 September 2026
8 reports- The Hill16:17
Rep. Ashley Hinson, the GOP's Iowa Senate candidate, called for the House to come back to session “immediately” to tackle soaring diesel prices and suspend the gas tax as voter frustration over the economy amid the war in Iran grows. “The House should return to DC immediately to work to pause diesel exports, suspend the...
- iheart.com17:15
Iowa Rep. Ashley Hinson calls for immediate House action on rising diesel prices, proposing tax suspensions and export pauses. Her stance, amidst the Iran war, contrasts with President Trump's policies, highlighting voter concerns over economic impacts.
- iheart.com17:15
Iowa Rep. Ashley Hinson calls for immediate House action on rising diesel prices, proposing tax suspensions and export pauses. Her stance, amidst the Iran war, contrasts with President Trump's policies, highlighting voter concerns over economic impacts.
- iheart.com17:15
Iowa Rep. Ashley Hinson calls for immediate House action on rising diesel prices, proposing tax suspensions and export pauses. Her stance, amidst the Iran war, contrasts with President Trump's policies, highlighting voter concerns over economic impacts.
- iheart.com17:15
Iowa Rep. Ashley Hinson calls for immediate House action on rising diesel prices, proposing tax suspensions and export pauses. Her stance, amidst the Iran war, contrasts with President Trump's policies, highlighting voter concerns over economic impacts.
- iheart.com17:15
Iowa Rep. Ashley Hinson calls for immediate House action on rising diesel prices, proposing tax suspensions and export pauses. Her stance, amidst the Iran war, contrasts with President Trump's policies, highlighting voter concerns over economic impacts.
- iheart.com17:15
Iowa Rep. Ashley Hinson calls for immediate House action on rising diesel prices, proposing tax suspensions and export pauses. Her stance, amidst the Iran war, contrasts with President Trump's policies, highlighting voter concerns over economic impacts.
- The Hill22:35
Farm state Republicans are increasingly pressing the Trump administration and Congress to take action to bring down diesel prices, underscoring how rising costs have become a political liability for the GOP heading into the November midterms. Rep. Ashley Hinson, the Iowa GOP Senate candidate, on Tuesday demanded action, calling for the House to return to...
Mon, 28 September 2026
1 report- The Hill20:10
GOP Iowa Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Ashley Hinson, a nominee for the Senate, joined President Trump in the Oval Office on Monday for his announcement of a new steel plant in their state as they brace for a tough November midterm election. The president announced a massive $15 billion steel plant in the Hawkeye State...
Tue, 29 September 2026
1 report- Axios09:20edited after publishing
Iowa is on the verge of a farm crisis that threatens to wreck the agricultural heart of the state and hurt the fortunes of Republicans at the top of the midterm ticket. Why it matters: Democrats could win in several once-reliably Republican states in November, but President Trump 's policies have caused such severe financial problems for farmers — especially those who grow corn — that Iowa appears particularly vulnerable. "In Iowa, we should brace for losing everything, definitely the...
Sat, 3 October 2026
2 reports- naturalnews.com07:30
Iowa voters will decide congressional and state races in November 2026, with farm policy and President Donald Trump’s national agenda among the top issues, according to campaign officials and strategists. Candidates in both parties have focused on agricultural trade, input costs, biofuel standards and the rural economy, the officials said. The races are taking place […]
- breitbart.com20:01
Iowa GOP Gov. nominee Zach Lahn outlines his turnout strategy and credits Republican leadership for a $15 billion steel investment in a Breitbart interview,.
Sun, 4 October 2026
1 report- The Hill21:00
With both chambers of Congress out of session, lawmakers are trading the Capitol for the campaign trail as the midterm elections enter their final stretch. The shift will be especially visible this week, with a slate of high-profile debates pitting candidates from both parties on the same stage. In Iowa, Rep. Ashley Hinson (R) will...
Wed, 7 October 2026
3 reports- iheart.com03:11
WOC Newstalk 1420 is the Quad Cities place to talk! WOC is also the Quad Cities home for Iowa sports with a full slate of Iowa football and basketball games.
- The Hill03:22
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...
- PBS NewsHour16:00
In one of the most competitive Senate races this year, Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson is looking to win out over Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek.
Thu, 8 October 2026
2 reports- iowastatedaily.com10:30edited after publishing
Editor’s Note: This story has been modified to accurately reflect a quote from Josh Turek on immigration. Republican Ashley Hinson and Democratic Josh Turek, Iowa’s candidates for U.S. Senate, debated immigration, the war in Iran and agriculture with less than a month till the Nov. election. The debate, hosted by PBS and moderated by Kay...
- PBS NewsHour21:09
Democratic state Rep. Lindsay James and former state Rep. Joe Mitchell, the Republican candidate, are facing off in a contest to represent Iowa's 2nd Congressional District.
Mon, 12 October 2026
2 reports- newsroomamerica.com09:00
Journalism with neither fear nor favor
- kcrg.com21:14
Meet Lindsay James, the Democrat running for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District.
Tue, 13 October 2026
2 reports- iheart.com14:53
WOC Newstalk 1420 is the Quad Cities place to talk! WOC is also the Quad Cities home for Iowa sports with a full slate of Iowa football and basketball games.
- wowt.com23:05
he head of the largest union of U.S. Border Patrol officers said Tuesday the southern border is the safest it has ever been.
Wed, 14 October 2026
4 reports- ksat.com04:08
Iowa is grappling with water quality and cancer rates, bringing these issues to the forefront of state politics.
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- ukiahdailyjournal.com14 Oct, 16:15their copy
- bostonherald.com15:32
- PBS NewsHour17:48
Chemical fertilizers and animal waste contain nitrates and phosphorus that can get washed with rain or snowmelt into the state's rivers. That affects Iowa's more liberal urban centers which rely on rivers and lakes for drinking water.
- PBS NewsHour20:30edited after publishing
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WATCH LIVE: Candidates in race to replace Iowa Rep. Feenstra meet for debateRepublican candidate Chris McGowan and Democratic candidate Dave Dawson will meet face-to-face for a debate Wednesday as they seek the U.S. House seat in Iowa's 4th Congressional District.
Thu, 15 October 2026
2 reports- The Hill17:38
Jeff Kaufmann, chair of the Iowa Republican Party, said Thursday that President Trump will campaign in the Hawkeye State twice before Election Day. “I just got off the phone with President Trump. He told me that he will be in Iowa on October 22 and November 1. He is anxious for Iowans to hear his...
- kcrg.com23:20
“I am so sorry for building independent infrastructure during the biennial most important election of our lifetime,” Bushaw said. “Again, we’re going to keep hearing that.”
Fri, 16 October 2026
1 report- kcrg.com01:04
The candidates for Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District, Republican Zach Nunn and Democrat Sarah Trone Garriott, agreed Thursday to participate in their only televised debate of the campaign.
Sat, 17 October 2026
1 report- siouxcityjournal.com10:45
Following the end of the primary, Republican Jim Carlin had said of his U.S. Senate primary opponent Ashley Hinson " I cannot in good conscience ask you to vote for Ashley Hinson. She does not share our values and a Republican label is not enough. It has never been enough." He's now asking for his supporters to vote for her.
Mon, 19 October 2026
1 report- PBS NewsHour18:12
Economic concerns such as tariffs and rising gas prices may give Democrats an opening in November's midterms. But rural voters remain skeptical of large-scale support for Democrats.
Wed, 21 October 2026
1 report- keyc.com22:41
U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson has prioritized health care recently during campaign events for her U.S. Senate campaign.
Thu, 22 October 2026
6 reports- mymotherlode.com04:36
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — After Ashley Hinson dropped off her boys at school earlier this month, she saw the initials “DJT” flash on her phone. “'Ashley, it's your favorite president,'” Iowa's Republican nominee for U.S. Senate recently recounted to an audience of her supporters. “That's how he introduced himself.” She had had a more
- Google News - Top Stories10:00
Trump rallying with Senate hopeful Ashley Hinson in Iowa as she pledges to push back on White House CBS News Live updates: Trump to rally for Ashley Hinson and other GOP candidates in Iowa NBC News Trump campaigns in Iowa while Democrats hope to flip some open seats WBUR Ashley Hinson shows Republicans' midterm balancing act as Trump heads to Iowa to boost turnout AP News Trump heads to Iowa as Republicans fight for seats in longtime stronghold The Detroit News
- The Hill13:05
President Trump is en route to Sioux City, Iowa, to rally Republican candidates as Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) is locked in a neck-and-neck race for an open Senate seat, and Democrats have a tighter grip on the gubernatorial race. He's expected to give remarks after 7 p.m. EDT. Trump will bring to the agricultural state...
- PBS NewsHour14:02
On Thursday, Hinson will join President Donald Trump for a rally in Sioux City, which is in Iowa's conservative northwest corner. The visit to safe territory is geared toward boosting turnout even as it ties her more tightly to an unpopular president.
- Google News - Top Stories15:00
2026 Midterm Elections: Trump Campaigns in Iowa Fox News Election 2026 live updates: Trump to rally for Ashley Hinson, other GOP midterm candidates in Iowa NBC News Trump rallying with Senate hopeful Ashley Hinson in Iowa as she pledges to push back on White House CBS News How to watch President Trump’s rally in Sioux City tonight KTIV Trump heads to Iowa as Republicans fight for seats in longtime stronghold Reuters
- news4sanantonio.com21:31
President Donald Trump is headed towards Iowa on Thursday for his next stop of his midterm rally campaign.
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- wtov9.com22 Oct, 21:31their copy
- nbcmontana.com22 Oct, 21:31their copy
- 13wham.com22 Oct, 21:31their copy
Fri, 23 October 2026
4 reports- Bloomberg Politics02:07
President Donald Trump traveled to Iowa on Thursday to boost Ashley Hinson, the Republican Senate candidate locked in a tight race with Democrat Josh Turek.
- Google News - Top Stories03:08
Trump Rallies to Shore Up Iowa Senate Race for Ashley Hinson The New York Times Trump's MAGA faithful send warning to Republicans ahead of high-stakes midterm elections Fox News Watch: President Trump’s rally in Sioux City KTIV In Iowa, Trump seeks to temper economic woes of farm country The Washington Post Trump rallies in Iowa for Ashley Hinson, other GOP midterm candidates NBC News
- wknofm.org10:36
Republicans are facing a tough fight in Iowa. President Trump's campaign tour stopped in the state in hopes of rallying voters.
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- wjct.org23 Oct, 10:36their copy
- wnmufm.org23 Oct, 10:36their copy
- Bloomberg Politics18:21
Iowa GOP strategist David Kochel said he thinks its good for Iowa's Republican candidates that Trump is campaigning in the state and that the president is 'going to the right places where we really need Republican enthusiasm to kick in here.' Kochel said that Republican Senate Candidate Ashley Hinson is the star of the 2026 midterm field but will still need to 'defy gravity' to win the election. (Source: Bloomberg)
Sat, 24 October 2026
1 report- El Pais English04:00
As tariffs and the war against Iran push up prices, Iowan farmers are growing increasingly disillusioned with Trump. The agricultural state has become a crucial front in the Democrats’ effort to retake the Senate
Sun, 25 October 2026
1 report- ČT24 (Czechia)06:00
Ve Spojených státech vrcholí kampaň před volbami do Kongresu, v nichž se čeká těsný souboj o Senát. Jedním z klíčových států bude Iowa. Demokraté tam v průzkumech dotáhli republikány – a podle tamních voličů si lépe vedou v klíčové oblasti zdravotnictví.
Mon, 26 October 2026
3 reports- wadk.com10:15
Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, chats with ABC News' Jonathan Karl. (ABC News)With days to go until the midterms, President Donald Trump is traveling the country on a red-state blitz to stave off a potential blue wave, including in Iowa, where an open U.S. Senate seat is up for grabs.Democrats are pinning their hopes on state Rep. Josh Turek, a two-time Paralympic gold medalist, to flip the seat for the first time since 2008. He's running as a centrist on what he calls a
- dailynews.com15:27
- PBS NewsHour18:06
Republican candidates in marquee Senate races have welcomed Thune's help as he's traveled around the country in the weeks before the midterm elections, scrambling to save his majority.
Tue, 27 October 2026
3 reports- wowt.com00:00
Iowa Politics
- cbs2iowa.com21:20
Independent Dave Bushaw is one of four candidates running for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District on Nov. 3. He faces Republican Joe Mitchell, Democrat Lindsay Ja
- globegazette.com22:30
Read through some of the top stories from Lee Enterprises on the 2026 Iowa 2nd District Congressional race between Democrat Lindsay James and Republican Joe Mitchell.
Wed, 28 October 2026
3 reports- indiatimes.com12:43
Iowa 3rd District election 2026: Iowas 3rd Congressional District has become a closely watched House race, with Republican Zach Nunn facing Democrat Sarah Trone Garriott in a seat Donald Trump carried narrowly in 2024. Healthcare, tariffs, taxes and Trumps tax-and-spending law are central to the contest, which could help determine control of the House.
- The Hill19:20
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) said Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn was a “clear winner” in a final debate before the midterm election against Democrat Rob Sand. “And unlike @RobSandIA, he was unafraid to take a stand for our most vulnerable citizens. I’m proud to support Zach and Iowa First!” the retiring governor wrote in a...
- wvik.org19:48
The candidates found common ground on mental healthcare, water quality and government accountability, but offered different approaches to Medicaid, education and state spending.
Thu, 29 October 2026
1 report- ktiv.com12:35
Iowa Republican Gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn is denying his past statements on mRNA vaccines.
Fri, 30 October 2026
5 reports- wowt.com03:19
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz stopped in Council Bluffs to campaign alongside Ashley Hinson as the Iowa Senate race enters its final days.
- Google News - Top Stories13:47
Why Cancer Is a Major Issue in Iowa’s Heated Race for Governor The New York Times Cancer crisis throws wildcard into Iowa elections The Hill Iowa Water and Land Fund, approved by voters in 2010, has not received funding KCRG How much evidence do we need? Storm Lake Times Pilot WATCH: As election day looms, water quality top of mind for Iowa voters The New Lede
- foxrochester.com19:09
With just days left before Election Day, Iowa’s open U.S. Senate race is emerging as one of the tightest contests in the country.
- Bloomberg Politics19:41
On the early edition of Balance of Power, Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz discuss the latest from the campaign trail. On today's show, Stonecourt Capital Partner Rick Davis, Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, Democratic Candidate for Utah's 2nd Congressional District Peter Crosby and Bokeh Capital Partners Founder Kim Forrest. (Source: Bloomberg)
- The Hill22:52
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story In Iowa elections, cancer crisis looms large Rising cancer rates and a potential link to farm pollution are causing a crisis in Iowa, throwing uncertainty into the midterm elections in the state that has shifted ruby red in recent years. © Abel Uribe, Chicago...
Sat, 31 October 2026
1 report- Die Zeit (Germany)13:32
Iowas Farmer leiden unter Donald Trumps Politik. Seine Zölle und der Irankrieg verteuern Diesel und Dünger. Vor den Kongresswahlen wackelt eine republikanische Hochburg.
Mon, 2 November 2026
5 reports- Le Figaro (France)07:46
VIDÉO - Le président américain a fait l’éloge de la perte de poids de la représentante républicaine Ashley Hinson lors d’un meeting de campagne dans l’Iowa.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)10:27
Il presidente statunitense Donald Trump elogia la perdita di peso della deputata repubblicana Ashley Hinson, affermando che è tornata in forma “alla vecchia maniera” anziché ricorrere a “una puntura”. “Conosco Ashley da molto tempo ed era un po’ più in carne”, ha dichiarato durante un comizio elettorale in Iowa. L'articolo Midterm, Trump si complimenta con la candidata dell’Iowa perché è dimagrita proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano .
- The Hill11:00
Rising cancer rates and their potential link to farm pollution are causing a crisis in Iowa, throwing uncertainty into the midterm elections in the state that has shifted ruby red in recent years. Iowa suffers from the second-highest rate of new cancer cases in the U.S. and it’s one of the few states where the...
- The Guardian World17:00
Residents would welcome the development, but the president’s past false promises cast doubt on the proposal On a Monday afternoon in late September, Donald Trump gathered Iowa Republicans in the Oval Office to make a big announcement: the firm Mesabi Metallics would invest $15bn to make the midwestern state the site of the largest steel mill in the country. One month later, and just days before the midterm election, word has spread in the small town of Wever, population 142, that the mill will...
- Bloomberg Politics22:35
President Donald Trump is looking to keep Iowa in Republican control. Senate candidate Ashley Hinson is in a tight race to hold on to retiring GOP Senator Joni Ernst's seat. There is also an open governor's race and several House battles that could determine control of Congress. Bloomberg's Skylar Woodhouse reports from Des Moines. (Source: Bloomberg)