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A conversation with Republican U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Ashley Hinson

Rep. Ashley Hinson kicks off her U.S. Senate campaign 99-county tour at Bevy's Tavern in West Des Moines on Sept. 5, 2025.
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Rep. Ashley Hinson kicks off her U.S. Senate campaign 99-county tour at Bevy's Tavern in West Des Moines on Sept. 5, 2025.

Ben Kieffer talks with Rep. Ashley Hinson, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate. She discusses affordability, national security, health care and other key issues. The contest with Democratic nominee Josh Turek is one of the most competitive Senate races in the country.

This conversation aired Oct. 19, 2026.

Ben Kieffer is the host of "River to River." Since 2007, Kieffer has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Kieffer has a bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa.
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