IA-SEN: Sen. Zach Wahls (D), Rep. Josh Turek (D) call for voters support ahead of primary
State Sen. Zach Wahls and Rep. Josh Turek both worked to make their case to voters Saturday around the Des Moines area on why their campaign is the best shot at winning back the U.S. Senate seat for Democrats in November.
Both candidates made rounds at the Des Moines Farmer’s Market Saturday morning, with more events scheduled through Memorial Day weekend. In the final days ahead of the June 2 primary, both candidates answered questions from voters about their priorities as a candidate and why they are in the strongest position to flip Iowa’s U.S. Senate seat currently held by U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, a Republican.
As Ernst is not seeking reelection, the Democratic nominee will face the winner of the Republican primary between U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson and former Republican state senator Jim Carlin.
Iowans at the farmer’s market stopped to mingle with candidates, take photos and ask them about issues. Ann Robinson, who ran a stand at the farmer’s market selling paintings, said she does not have a problem with Wahls, but said, “I think Josh has got the character and the honesty to, you know, move forward with what he believes” when faced with Republicans and President Donald Trump.
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