Democrat Josh Turek Flips Iowa Senate Seat

Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek flipped Iowa's open Senate seat, defeating Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson and giving Democrats a long-sought statewide win in a state that has steadily trended Republican.

Democrat Josh Turek Flips Iowa Senate Seat

TL;DR

  • Josh Turek, a Democratic state Representative, has flipped Iowa's open Senate seat.
  • Turek defeated Republican Representative Ashley Hinson.
  • This win represents a long-sought statewide victory for the Democratic party in Iowa.
  • Iowa has been steadily trending Republican in recent elections.