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Hinson Wins GOP Senate Nod, Sets Up High-Stakes Iowa Showdown
Republicans have selected Rep. Ashley Hinson as their nominee in Iowa’s closely watched Senate race, setting up a November showdown to replace retiring Sen. Joni Ernst. Hinson defeated former state Sen. Jim Carlin in…
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About Jim Carlin
Jim Carlin is an American attorney and politician who served as the Iowa State Senator from the 3rd district from 2017 to 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he won a special election against challenger Todd Wendt following the resignation of incumbent Bill Anderson. Carlin was a candidate for the Republican nomination in the 2022 United States Senate election and the 2026 United States Senate election.
Everything about Jim Carlin →- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- member of the Iowa House of Representatives, member of the State Senate of Iowa
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- October 19, 1962