U.S. Senate Candidates Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek to Debate in Des Moines

Des Moines Ames, IA, October 11, 2026 —

U.S. Senate candidates Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek are scheduled to participate in a debate on Tuesday night. The event will take place in Des Moines.

The debate is being hosted by WHO 13, a local media outlet. Further details regarding the specific time, location within Des Moines, and the topics to be covered were not provided in the summary information.

Ashley Hinson is a candidate seeking a U.S. Senate seat. Josh Turek is also a candidate for the same position. The debate is expected to provide a platform for voters to hear directly from the candidates as they discuss key issues relevant to the election.

As a key event in the election cycle, debates often serve to highlight candidates’ policy positions, experience, and vision for the future. This particular debate, hosted by WHO 13, is anticipated to draw significant attention from constituents and media alike.

The format and scope of the debate, including moderator information and audience participation, have not been detailed. The summary information also did not specify the exact date of the Tuesday night event, leaving it to be understood as the upcoming Tuesday.

Story summarized from the original created by Kelly Maricle on who13.com, see more information here.

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