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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz joined Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley in Clive, Iowa, headlining the annual BBQ Bash campaign rally in support of Republican nominee U.S. Representative Ashley Hinson. The high-profile national campaign appearance highlights the pivotal role of Iowa's open Senate seat in determining the congressional balance of power.

Statewide polling conducted by Wedgewood and Suffolk University reveals a competitive, split-ticket electorate in Iowa ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections. Republican U.S. Representative Ashley Hinson holds a narrow lead in the open U.S. Senate race, while Democratic State Auditor Rob Sand maintains an edge in the gubernatorial contest.

Texas Senator Ted Cruz headlined Representative Ashley Hinson’s annual fundraiser in Clive, Iowa, rallying over 1,000 supporters behind her U.S. Senate bid. The event highlighted central campaign themes and sharp party contrasts as Hinson prepares to face Democratic nominee Josh Turek this November.
