We’re About to Hear a Lot More About Iowa
The state will have its first competitive races in years.
TL;DR
- Iowa Democrats have nominated Josh Turek, a two-time Paralympic gold medalist, as their candidate for the U.S. Senate.
- Rob Sand, the current state auditor, is unopposed for the Democratic nomination for governor.
- Turek's perceived electability, compelling backstory, and ability to win in red areas are key factors in his nomination.
- VoteVets, an organization supporting veterans, has significantly funded Turek's campaign.
- Republicans face challenges including high gas and fertilizer prices, and potential unpopularity of Trump's foreign policy.
- The Cook Political Report now views the Senate race as only slightly favoring Republicans and the governor's race as a toss-up.
- Iowa is expected to see significant national investment and attention in its upcoming general election campaigns.