Thune campaigns with Ashley Hinson as Senate GOP zeroes in on Iowa
Senate Majority Leader John Thune campaigned with GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson in Iowa on Friday in his latest effort to prop up Republican candidates on the campaign trail.
Sioux City, Iowa — Senate Majority Leader John Thune campaigned alongside Republican Representative Ashley Hinson in the state on Friday, in a move aimed at bolstering the GOP's prospects in the upcoming Senate race. Thune emphasized the strategic importance of Iowa, a traditionally Republican stronghold, in determining the balance of power in the Senate.
Both Thune and Hinson addressed a group of local workers, voicing concerns over potential Democratic control of the Senate, warning that it could lead to an overwhelming focus on investigations and impeachment trials. The senator assured the crowd that there are more pressing matters to tackle, such as economic and national security issues.
Hinson, a freshman member of Congress who has been representing Iowa's 1st Congressional District since 2021, is seeking re-election against Democratic state Representative Josh Turek. Hinson's campaign has focused on addressing the state's economic challenges, including soaring energy prices, supply chain disruptions, and the high cost of living.
Despite the race being tighter than expected, Thune expressed confidence in Hinson's chances of victory, citing economic and political factors that favor the incumbent.
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