Federal
General Election
U.S. Senate. General Election
Ashley Hinson (R) vs Josh Turek (D). Open seat race for Senate control.
Ashley Hinson
Republican
Republican nominee for open U.S. Senate seat (Joni Ernst not seeking re-election to this race cycle framing; seat open for 2026). Won GOP primary with strong Trump endorsement (~74%). Faces Democrat Josh Turek in November. Campaign: border, waste, agriculture, America First.
Conservative 88
Border
Agriculture
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Josh Turek
Democrat
Democratic nominee after defeating Zach Wahls in the June 2, 2026 primary (~62%). Two-time Paralympic gold medalist and state legislator holding a strongly Republican district. Faces Ashley Hinson in November. Agenda: middle-class costs, rural healthcare, public schools, clean air/water.
Conservative 22
Middle class
Rural healthcare
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