Who won Iowa’s primary elections for Senate and governor? : NPR

Who won Iowa’s primary elections for Senate and governor? : NPR

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Key Points:

  • Iowa's midterm election field is set with competitive races for governor, U.S. Senate, and House seats, drawing national attention amid low approval ratings for President Trump, Congress, and the Democratic Party.
  • Democrat Rob Sand, the current state Auditor, runs unopposed for governor and is outraising Republican opponents in a race considered a tossup, reflecting Iowa's mixed political landscape.
  • In the Democratic Senate primary, state Rep. Josh Turek, backed by establishment figures, defeated state Sen. Zach Wahls, who had progressive support; Turek will face Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson, endorsed by Trump.
  • Republicans nominated businessman Zach Lahn for governor in a close primary that defied Trump's endorsement of Rep. Randy Feenstra, with party leaders urging unity ahead of the competitive November race.
  • Iowa's three competitive congressional districts feature rematches and new contests, including Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks versus Christina Bohannan in the 1st District, Zach Nunn versus Sarah Trone Garriott in the 3rd, and Joe Mitchell versus Lindsay James in the open 2nd District.

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