Zach Wahls
Zach Wahls is a state senator in Iowa, recognized for his progressive activism and his compelling personal story as the son of a same-sex couple. He has gained national attention for his advocacy on issues such as LGBTQ+ rights and education, positioning himself as a strong voice within the Democratic Party.
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State Sen. Zach Wahls is competing for the chance to challenge the GOP U.S. Senate candidate.
Josh Turek holds 4-point lead over Ashley Hinson in Iowa Senate race
United States· 2026-07-02
Progressive state Sen. Zach Wahls was defeated by state Rep. Josh Turek in Iowa.
Takeaways from NY, South Carolina primary elections: Mamdani’s hat trick, Trump’s hedged betUnited States· 2026-06-24
Zach Wahls was defeated by Josh Turek in a hard-fought race that underscored party divisions.
Josh Turek wins Iowa Democratic Senate primaryUnited States· 2026-06-03
Zach Wahls tried to fight back in the Iowa Senate race by making it a referendum on Chuck Schumer.
Takeaways from the primary elections in California, Iowa, Los Angeles, South DakotaUnited States· 2026-06-03
Hinson will face off in the general election against state Sen. Zach Wahls.
Rep Ashley Hinson wins Trump-backed Iowa GOP Senate primary nominationUnited States· 2026-06-03
Zach Wahls is a Senate candidate running on an anti-Schumer message.
Iowa weighs Senate candidate running on anti-Schumer messageUnited States· 2026-06-03
Zach Wahls won the endorsement of Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and criticized Turek for receiving outside support.
Live updates: Primaries in California, Iowa and four other states will shape the landscape of the midterms in NovemberUnited States· 2026-06-03state Sen. Zach Wahls.
California and Iowa primaries test Trump's GOP clout in key 2026 racesUnited States· 2026-06-02
Populist state Sen. Zach Wahls is campaigning hard against Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Tuesday’s wild races for California governor and Los Angeles mayor, and other elections to watchUnited States· 2026-06-02
Zach Wahls is pitching himself as more aligned with Democrats hungry for change in their party.
Pete Buttigieg is becoming a prolific endorser of Democrats, with some clues to his futureUnited States· 2026-05-31
The field includes state Sen. Zach Wahls.
Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa announces she won't seek re-election in 2026 midtermsUnited States· 2025-09-02
Zach Wahls is a state Senator running in the Democratic primary.
Democrats look to Iowa for rural revival in 2026United States· 2025-09-02
The field includes state Sen. Zach Wahls.
Sen. Joni Ernst to announce she won't seek Iowa Senate re-electionUnited States· 2025-08-29
The party’s primary field includes state Sen. Zach Wahls.
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst won’t seek reelection to third term, sources tell CNNUnited States· 2025-08-29
