State Representative Josh Turek, a Democrat, believes that voters are more concerned about economic issues than cultural debates. On a recent Wednesday in Johnston, Iowa, he joined U.S. Representative Ashley Hinson, a Republican. The Iowa Senate race is proving to be a contentious one.
Initially, my trip to Iowa had little to do with politics. I wanted to visit a close friend studying at the University of Iowa’s medical school. My timing coincided with the Hawkeyes facing Ohio State University, a major event for Iowa City. As a visitor from New England, I was excited about experiencing a Big Ten college football tailgate.