Iowa Senate
Ashley Hinson (R) vs. Thomas Laehn (I) vs. Josh Turek (D). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a U.S. senator do?
Writes and votes on federal laws, approves or rejects the President's nominees for judges and cabinet posts, and approves treaties. 6-year term. Each state has two.
- Votes on the federal budget and taxes
- Confirms Supreme Court justices
- Serves on committees that shape bills
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Listed alphabetically by last name. Each box has the same sections in the same order. Donation and campaign links appear only after we confirm they belong to the candidate's own committee.
Ashley Hinson
Who they are
In their words: “Ashley Hinson is a conservative mom on a mission to make Washington run more like the great state of Iowa.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Lowering Costs & Growing the Economy
- Healthcare
- Agriculture & Rural Iowa
- Border Security & Public Safety
- Government Accountability
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
WinRed page belongs to "Ashley for Iowa", checked against FEC records.
Thomas Laehn
Who they are
What they say they'll do
- Fighting against national debt
- Securing borders with humane immigration policies
- Leaving abortion to the states
- Decriminalizing marijuana to benefit taxpayers
What they've done
Who funds them
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Josh Turek
Who they are
In their words: “Josh Turek is running for U.S. Senate to give Iowans the representation they deserve. Learn more about his campaign here!” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Each and every American should be able to afford the basics.
- Health care is a human right. All Americans deserve access to basic care.
- Iowa’s farmers are the best in the world. It’s time we fight for them.
- Every Iowa child deserves access to the highest quality public education.
- Our immigration system is broken and needs comprehensive reform.
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
ActBlue page belongs to "Josh Turek", checked against FEC records.
Where they stand, issue by issue
Quotes are taken from each campaign's own website (first sentences of the section, unedited). Topics are assigned by keyword; we do not summarize or score positions. "No public position found" means we did not find the topic on the campaign site, not that the candidate has no view.
Ashley has always believed it is YOUR money, not the government’s money. She has been laser focused on lowering taxes for working families and empowering all Iowans with opportunities.source
Josh knows the American Dream is getting further and further away for too many families who are struggling to put food on the table, make rent, and achieve the dream of homeownership.source
Every president since Herbert Hoover has increased the national debt, and Republicans have been among the greatest offenders. George W. Bush grew the debt 105%; Donald Trump by more than 40%. As a U.S.source
No matter where you live in Iowa, you should be able to access quality healthcare without driving hours or worrying about the cost. A medical decision shouldn’t be a financial decision.source
Born with Spina Bifida, Josh underwent 21 surgeries before the age of 12. He had access to good quality health care thanks to Shriner’s Children’s Hospital and his father’s military service.source
Every family deserves to feel safe in their home and community. Ashley believes public safety starts with enforcing our laws, supporting law enforcement, and securing our border.source
Our nation’s immigration system is broken. Both parties are unwilling to work together and to acknowledge what is right about each other’s positions: a secure border and a humane immigration policy are not mutually exclusive. I will fight for a secure border.source
Our immigration system is broken because politicians in Washington refuse to work across the aisle to fix it. We deserve a functional immigration system that keeps our borders secure and enforces our laws and simplifies the path to citizenship – two goals that are not mutually exclusive.source
Congress should have no role in the regulation of abortion. As a U.S. Senator, I will work to uphold the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (2021) that abortion policy is a matter reserved for the states under our Constitution.source
Iowa used to be nationally ranked for its public schools . It was a point of personal pride for all Iowans, so much so that we put it on our quarter. Now, we’re middle of the pack – and Iowa kids deserve better. Josh knows firsthand what a difference it makes to have leaders fighting for education.source
The men and women who wore our nation’s uniform kept their promise to America. Ashley believes America must keep its promise to them.source
Ashley has been fighting to restore integrity to public service and ensure the government works for the people, not the other way around. Ban Members of Congress from trading individual stocks and betting on prediction markets.source
Agriculture is the lifeblood of Iowa’s economy. Farmers don’t need Washington telling them how to run their operations and handing down regulations, they need an advocate who understands the challenges they face.source
Iowa’s farmers have been hit hard by the chaotic tariffs and trade policies coming out of Washington, supported by Ashley Hinson. Iowa farmers are the best in the world, and they deserve a Senator willing to fight for them to have a level playing field.source
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Social Security & Medicare, Crime & public safety, Guns, Energy & environment, Foreign policy & defense, Housing, Roads, transit & infrastructure.
About this race
No incumbent is on the ballot (open seat). The race is rated a toss-up. 6-year term. Each state has two.
Rating from the Cook Political Report race ratings, Oct 23, 2026. Candidates from the Office of the Clerk, U.S. House: 2026 nominees from official state sources.
