Dem Senate hopeful ripped as 'absentee legislator' after missing nearly 60% of votes
A Democrat Senate hopeful viewed as critical to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s bid to retake Senate control is drawing criticism over his attendance record.Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, the Republican Senate nominee, blasted her Democratic opponent, state Rep.
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A Democrat Senate hopeful viewed as critical to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s bid to retake Senate control is drawing criticism over his attendance record.Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, the Republican Senate nominee, blasted her Democratic opponent, state Rep. Josh Turek, D-Iowa, for missing 58% of House votes during the 2026 session while receiving tens of thousands of dollars in taxpayer benefits given to state legislators.The absences, Hinson argues, are a black mark on Turek, a two-time Paralympic gold medalist, who is seeking to flip the Republican-held seat in November’s midterm elections."The truth is out. He's an absentee legislator," Hinson told Fox News Digital in a recent interview.
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- A Democrat Senate hopeful viewed as critical to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s bid to retake Senate control is drawing criticism over his attendance record.Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, the Republican Senate nominee, blasted her Democratic opponent, state Rep.
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Dem Senate hopeful ripped as 'absentee legislator' after missing nearly 60% of votes
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