A new poll shows Democratic candidates holding narrow leads in Iowa’s key Senate and governor races. The survey found the Democratic Senate hopeful ahead by four points, while the Democratic nominee for governor leads the Republican incumbent by a similar margin. With election day looming, the results suggest a tight contest in both races, though the candidates remain within striking distance of each other. The findings reflect shifting dynamics in a state where both seats have drawn national attention.


The Democratic candidates for Senate and governor in Iowa are leading in their races, according to a new poll. In the Suffolk University poll, 48 percent of respondents said Democratic Senate candidate Josh Turek was their “first choice” if the election occurred that day, with 44 percent saying the same of Rep. Ashley Hinson (Iowa),...