Hinson and Turek Face Off in Iowa Senate Debate
Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek will debate in Iowa. The debate is for a US Senate seat.
Turek is a state representative. It is set for Oct.
7 at 7 p.m. PBS NewsHour is showing the debate live.
Iowa PBS says reporters will ask questions. Kay Henderson will lead the debate.
It will air across Iowa and stream online. The candidates will discuss their goals, concerns and plans.
This is their first scheduled general-election debate. Libertarian Thomas Laehn is also on the ballot.
He was not invited. Iowa PBS says he missed the published criteria.
A second debate is set for Oct. 13.
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Key Terms 2
- Libertarian A member of a political party that favors small government.
- general-election debate A debate between candidates from different parties before the final vote.