Iowa’s Senate Primary Puts Pickup Math to the Test
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 9 min
Iowa Senate Democrats are choosing between Josh Turek and Zach Wahls in a high-spending primary to face Ashley Hinson, while Michigan polling shows Democrats narrowly ahead of Mike Rogers.
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Iowa Senate Democrats are choosing between Josh Turek and Zach Wahls in a high-spending primary to face Ashley Hinson, while Michigan polling shows Democrats narrowly ahead of Mike Rogers.
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