‘Iowa is acting different’: Political expert discusses Democrats’ chances in Iowa

By: Kadin Luhmann

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: July 20, 2026

Words: 771

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Political expert Charlie Cook, the founder of the nonpartisan Cook Political Report, said Monday he thinks Democratic State Auditor Rob Sand will win Iowa’s gubernatorial election, but the U.S. Senate race between State Rep. Josh Turek and U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson may not be as competitive as Democrats might think.

Cook said Iowa is no longer considered a “swing” state and “hasn’t been for a long time,” adding that he does not believe Iowa’s …

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