AMES, IOWA - OCTOBER 30: Iowa Republican Senate candidate, U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) listens as Former Auburn Tigers Mens basketball coach Bruce Pearl speaks during a campaign event at Jethro’s BBQ on October 30, 2026 in Ames, Iowa. Hinson is running against Democratic candidate, state Rep. Josh Turek. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)