Hinson and Turek Hold Second and Final Iowa Senate Debate as Early Voting Begins

Sioux Falls, SD, October 14, 2026 —

Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek participated in their second and final debate in Iowa as early in-person voting commenced, according to the available information.

The debate brought the two Iowa Senate candidates together for the last scheduled debate between them. The summary does not provide the date or location of the event, identify its organizers or moderators, or describe the format.

Details about what the candidates discussed were not provided. The available information does not specify whether they addressed policy issues, responded to questions, or exchanged criticism. It also does not include statements from either candidate, so no direct quotations or descriptions of their positions can be reported.

The debate took place as early in-person voting commenced. No further information was provided about the voting schedule, the number of voters, or how the debate related to the voting period. The summary also does not include polling, campaign responses, or information about other events in the Senate race.

With this described as their second and final debate, no additional debate between Hinson and Turek is identified in the available information. It does not say whether either candidate has other public appearances planned. The candidates’ full names, parties, participation in the debate, and the timing alongside the start of early in-person voting are the only reported details.

The available account does not provide enough information to assess the debate’s tone, the subjects that received the most attention, or whether the candidates’ remarks changed any campaign positions. Those details remain unspecified.

Story summarized from the original created by Jared Gans,Sarah Fortinsky on thehill.com, see more information here.

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