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Hinson, Turek tangle in fierce final Iowa Senate debate

The pair, who also clashed in a first debate last week, are fighting over the seat of outgoing Sen. Joni Ernst; forecasters call it a toss-up.

On air: Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield on BBN Overnight
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  1. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorRepublican Rep. Ashley Hinson and Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek clashed again Tuesday in their second and final debate for Iowa's open Senate seat, a toss-up race to replace the outgoing Sen. Joni Ernst.

  2. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentTwo debates in one week. Iowa voters have now heard everything twice.

  3. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorTwice is the minimum for a promise to be remembered.

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  1. Turek Ties Hinson to Medicaid Cuts in Iowa Senate Debate · Washington Examiner
  2. Protesters Call Mamdani 'Traitor' at Vigil; Iowa Senate Debate · Fox News
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