Tom Harkin
CanadapoliticianMaleb. 19366.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Tom Harkin is a former Democratic U.S. Senator from Iowa who served from 1985 to 2015. He is known for his work on issues such as disability rights, healthcare, and education, and was a prominent figure in Iowa politics before retiring.
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Tom Harkin discusses how Watergate influenced his campaign focus on corruption during the 1974 elections.
In the U.S. midterms’ murky math, economic distress is the only clear variableThe Globe and Mail·Canada· 2026-09-20
Canada· 2026-09-20
The last time Iowa elected a Democratic senator was Tom Harkin nearly 20 years ago.
Josh Turek holds 4-point lead over Ashley Hinson in Iowa Senate raceFox News·
United States· 2026-07-02
United States· 2026-07-02
Tom Harkin is a former Democratic senator from Iowa who held his seat for 20 years before Joni Ernst won it.
Iowa’s primary picks point way to US midterms – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2026-06-03
Ireland· 2026-06-03
Tom Harkin is the last Democratic senator from Iowa who supported Turek.
Live updates: Primaries in California, Iowa and four other states will shape the landscape of the midterms in NovemberCNN·United States· 2026-06-03
United States· 2026-06-03
Ernst first grabbed national attention 11 years ago in the race to succeed retiring longtime Democratic Sen. Tom Harkin.
Sen. Joni Ernst to announce she won't seek Iowa Senate re-electionFox News·United States· 2025-08-29
United States· 2025-08-29
