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Iowa Democrats Hoping to Flip a US Senate Seat Are Torn over Which of 2 Hopefuls Has the Best Shot
The candidate discussed federal workforce cuts and veterans’ issues at a Common Defense roundtable before Tuesday’s Democratic primary, where he faces Josh Turek.
- State Sen. Zach Wahls met with veterans at Big Grove Brewery in Des Moines on Saturday, discussing how federal workforce reductions have harmed military families ahead of Tuesday's primary election.
- Seeking to flip the seat held by retiring Sen. Joni Ernst, Wahls and state Rep. Josh Turek are competing for the Democratic nomination in a closely watched Senate primary.
- While Turek emphasizes economic populism and his background as a four-time Paralympian to attract moderate voters, Wahls campaigns as an anti-establishment fighter willing to challenge party leadership.
- Nearly 30,000 Democrats have cast ballots as of Friday, though many voters remain undecided between the two lawmakers and are relying on gut feelings to guide their choice.
- The winner of Tuesday's primary will face Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson in November, with a Republican-aligned group having already pledged $29 million to defend the seat.
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Iowa Democrats hoping to flip a US Senate seat are torn over which of 2 hopefuls has the best shot
Iowa Democrats are deciding between Josh Turek and Zach Wahls in Tuesday's U.S. Senate primary. They want a candidate who can flip a Republican-held seat in November.
·New York, United States
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'Common Defense' group endorses Wahls in Iowa's U.S. Senate race
A veterans group called “Common Defense” has endorsed U-S Senate candidate Zach Wahls, a Democrat from Coralville. “We are national grassroots organization of progressive veterans and military families representing over 500,000 members across the country and a then few thousand here (in Iowa), trying to make sure we can get Zach across the finish line,” […]
Senate candidate Zach Wahls meets with veterans days before Iowa Democratic primary
·Cedar Rapids, United States
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