A new Emerson College Polling survey for The Hill shows a tight race shaping up in Iowa’s key political contests, with the Republican candidate for Senate holding a narrow lead over her Democratic rival. Meanwhile, the Democratic incumbent in the gubernatorial race maintains a slight advantage against his GOP challenger, reflecting the closely divided nature of the state’s elections. The poll highlights shifting dynamics in a battleground where both parties are fiercely competing for control of major offices. Voters may be weighing economic concerns, leadership experience, and policy differences as the campaigns enter their final stretch.


Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) leads her Democratic opponent Josh Turek for Iowa’s open Senate seat as Democratic state auditor Rob Sand holds an edge over his GOP opponent Zach Lahn in the gubernatorial contest, according to a new poll from Emerson College Polling and The Hill. The poll reported Hinson notched 47 percent of support,...