Democrat Josh Turek has defeated GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson in the Iowa Senate race, flipping the seat currenly held by Republican Joni Ernst who is retiring in 2027.
Turek is the fifth Democrat to flip a Republican seat on Tuesday.
Decision Desk HQ called the race at 11:16 pm ET.
Decision Desk HQ projects Josh Turek wins the IA US Senate General Election
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Per the Hill:
Democrats have won the Senate majority, a feat that seemed unreachable last year but that came to fruition with Republican candidates failing in states won just two years by President Trump, whose failing approval ratings was a huge drag on the GOP.
Victory in the Senate will deliver additional oversight powers to Democrats, who will now have a much bigger say on administration and judicial nominations.
They will also set the schedule for the Senate, and have new powers to call in administration officials for hearings.
The string of Democratic victories sets the stage for Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to return as majority leader in 2027 and for hardball negotiations with Trump on an array of issues, including on federal spending levels.
Democrats are already expected to win the House majority, with Republican control of the Senate also in jeopardy.
Democrat House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) will likely become Speaker of the House.
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