Iowa Senate Debate Preview | Cedar Rapids News

Iowa’s Senate race is heating up as Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek prepare for two high-stakes televised debates in October — a pivotal moment in a fiercely contested, toss-up race. Scheduled for Oct 7 on Iowa PBS and Oct 13 hosted by Nexstar, the debates come less than a month before Election Day and could sway undecided voters. Campaigns are already trading blows: Turek’s team targets Hinson’s healthcare votes, while Hinson zeroes in on Turek’s legislative record and policy stances on immigration and transgender issues. Meanwhile, Libertarian candidate Thomas Laehn, who qualified for the ballot, was snubbed — raising questions about debate eligibility criteria that prioritize fundraising and media presence over party affiliation. With big money pouring in and national attention rising, these debates are shaping up to be must-watch showdowns for Iowans deciding who fills their state’s open Senate seat. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b85de315c9d0faa3