By — Dan Cooney Dan Cooney Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-u-s-senate-candidates-hinson-turek-debate-in-iowa Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH LIVE: U.S. Senate candidates Hinson, Turek debate in Iowa Politics Oct 7, 2026 12:00 PM EDT Two candidates looking to replace outgoing Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst will face off on the debate stage Wednesday. The debate begins at 8 p.m. EDT. Watch live from Iowa PBS in the video player above. In one of the most competitive Senate races this year, Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson, who was elected to the U.S. House in 2020, is looking to win out over Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek. The Cook Political Report rates the race as a Toss Up. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Dan Cooney Dan Cooney Dan Cooney is the PBS NewsHour's Social Media Producer/Coordinator. @IAmDanCooney
Two candidates looking to replace outgoing Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst will face off on the debate stage Wednesday. The debate begins at 8 p.m. EDT. Watch live from Iowa PBS in the video player above. In one of the most competitive Senate races this year, Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson, who was elected to the U.S. House in 2020, is looking to win out over Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek. The Cook Political Report rates the race as a Toss Up. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now