Iowa’s primary elections have determined the candidates who will compete in what are expected to be closely contested November races for major state offices.
In the Senate contest, Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek secured his party’s nomination and will go head-to-head against Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson in the general election. Hinson earned the Republican nomination to fill the seat being vacated by Sen. Joni Ernst.
For the governor’s race, voters selected Democrat state Auditor Rob Sand and Republican businessman Zach Lahn as their respective party nominees. Both candidates will now advance to compete in the November general election.
The primary results set up competitive battles in both races, with candidates from different backgrounds – including current legislators, a state auditor, and a business leader – vying for these significant positions in Iowa government.
