Iowa and Kansas Become Key Senate Battlegrounds
Democrats need to net four seats to take control, and polls show tight races in states traditionally held by Republicans.
By Jason Lee ·
Approximately 50 million Americans have already cast ballots ahead of Tuesday’s election. President Donald Trump spent the weekend campaigning in Iowa and Kansas, two states that are typically safe for Republicans but have emerged as competitive contests this year.
The Kansas Senate race pits incumbent Republican Roger Marshall against Democrat Adam Hamilton. The state has not sent a Democrat to the U.S. Senate in nearly a century, but that streak may end soon. Marshall released a closing argument video on Sunday defending his medical practices. His staff opposed the release of the video and expressed concern it could backfire. A New York Times poll shows Hamilton leading Marshall by five points.
In Iowa, the race between Republicans and Democrats is also tight. During a campaign stop, Trump discussed the physical appearance of Republican candidate Ashley Hinson. “I knew Ashley for a long time and she was a little bit heavier,” Trump said. He added that Hinson understood the importance of the race and underwent a regimen to get in shape. Trump noted that Hinson had asked him not to bring up the topic.
Democrats must win four additional seats to regain control of the Senate. Both parties view victories in Iowa and Kansas as essential to reaching that goal.
Source: KVLY-TV
