Iowa elects a Democratic senator for the first time in 18 years as Turek beats Hinson

Shockwaves erupted Tuesday night after Democrat Josh Turek defeated Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) in Iowa’s Senate race, flipping a Republican-held seat in one of the most closely watched contests of the midterm cycle. NBC News and Decision Desk HQ projected the race for Turek, who led about 51% to (…)