U.S. Senate

Democratic U.S. Senate candidates Josh Turek and Zach Wahls debated for an hour Tuesday night on Iowa PBS. They discussed issues like campaign finance reform, Social Security, immigration, agriculture and healthcare, while also addressing questions of electability.

Sioux County resident Martha Hulshof helped resettle 150 Ukrainians. Now she says many face uncertainty as protections expire.

Democratic U.S. Senate candidates Josh Turek and Zach Wahls appeared in a joint forum at the State Historical Society of Iowa in Des Moines Wednesday, where they answered questions on issues like campaign finance, health care, immigration and water quality.

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jim Carlin said businesses and government regulations are creating monopolies that drive costs up for American families. He also said he's the right candidate to help preserve President Trump's legacy after he leaves office.

Des Moines Public Schools Board Chair Jackie Norris is dropping out of the U.S. Senate race. Norris said she is refocusing her attention on helping to lead the district through the investigations into Ian Roberts’ tenure and the transition to new leadership.

Sen. Joni Ernst and other members of Iowa’s all-Republican congressional delegation blamed Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown. They also thanked U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for her agency's arrest of former Des Moines Superintendent Ian Roberts.