
Tom Harkin
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 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
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
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















