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Buttigieg campaigns with Iowa Senate candidate whose fundraising trails opponent
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined Democratic Iowa Senate candidate Josh Turek at events in Des Moines. Turek leads in one recent poll but holds about one-tenth the cash on hand reported by Republican opponent Ashley Hinson.
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Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appeared with Democratic Iowa Senate candidate Josh Turek during a visit to Des Moines. The joint appearance aimed to increase visibility for Turek, who won his party's nomination earlier this year. Turek defeated state Sen.
Zach Wahls in the Democratic primary. His nomination shifted the race rating from "Solid Republican" to "Lean Republican," according to Cook Political Report.
Fundraising and polling Federal Election Commission filings show Hinson held nearly $8 million in cash on hand at the end of May. Turek reported just over $700,000 after the primary contest. A Fox News poll released after the primary placed Turek four points ahead of Hinson in a head-to-head matchup.
Background and statements Turek, a two-time Paralympic gold medalist, uses a wheelchair due to spina bifida. Democrats have highlighted his legislative record of working across party lines. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and DSCC chairwoman Sen.
" The Democratic Senate Majority PAC has reserved $13.4 million for advertising in the state this fall. Iowa has not elected a Democratic senator since 2008.
