Josh Turek, a Paralympian, Wins the Democratic Senate Primary in Iowa
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Josh Turek, a Paralympic gold medalist and state legislator, won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Iowa, defeating progressive rival Zach Wahls.
- Turek positioned himself as a "prairie populist" and a "battle-tested" candidate capable of winning over independents and Republicans in a state that President Trump has won three times.
- He will face Republican Representative Ashley Hinson, who has already received significant financial backing from the Senate Leadership Fund, signaling a potentially competitive race.
- Democrats are increasingly optimistic about their chances in Iowa, despite Republican control of the state's congressional delegation, governorship, and legislature.