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Democrats will debate in Iowa US Senate primary shaped by outside money and big-name endorsements
Outside groups and major endorsements are reshaping the Democratic field as Zach Wahls and Josh Turek compete for support and visibility.
Iowa State Sen. Zach Wahls and Rep. Josh Turek are competing for the Democratic Senate nomination, a race increasingly shaped by outside political organizations.
While Wahls and Turek have raised and spent similar amounts personally, financial intervention from outside groups has altered the contest's final stretch as voters prepare for the primary.
Endorsements from former Senate figures and several sitting senators have bolstered Turek, positioning him as the establishment choice in the competitive primary.
During their first debate last week, both candidates aligned on raising the minimum wage and restoring healthcare access, though they drew contrasts on immigration. Turek asked voters, "What are you going to do for Iowa?"
Facing a challenging path in the general election, the nominee must navigate a state that has become increasingly difficult for the Democratic party to regain ground.