Josh Turek
Coverage of Josh Turek in the Nexus archive.
- Sand leads Lahn in Iowa governor’s race while Turek trails Hinson for Senate: Poll
A new poll reports that Rob Sand is leading Zach Lahn in the Iowa governor’s race, while Josh Turek trails Ashley Hinson in the Senate race. The Emerson College Polling/Nexstar Media survey found that 48 percent of Iowa voters were behind Sand.
- Turek declines to say he’d back Schumer
Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek declined to answer whether he would support Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to lead Democrats in the next Congress as midterms approach. Turek avoided the question during an interview with Jen Psaki on MS NOW.
- Obama endorses Democratic Iowa state rep running for US Senate against Trump-backed House Republican
Former President Barack Obama endorsed Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek for U.S. Senate. Turek, a four-time wheelchair basketball Paralympian, will face U.S. House Republican Ashley Hinson, who has Trump's endorsement. Obama highlighted his experience winning Iowa in past elections during a basketball-themed video with Turek.
- Obama endorses Democratic Iowa state rep running for US Senate against Trump-backed House Republican
Barack Obama endorsed Democratic Iowa state rep Josh Turek for U.S. Senate. Turek, a four-time wheelchair basketball Paralympian, will face Trump-backed Ashley Hinson in the general election.
- Obama makes one of his first midterm endorsements with a basketball video
The former president is endorsing Josh Turek for a Senate seat in Iowa through a basketball video. Democrats view this race as a key opportunity for a pickup in the midterms.
- Obama Endorses Josh Turek in Iowa Senate Race With Basketball Video
Former President Barack Obama endorsed Josh Turek for Iowa's Senate seat, making it one of his first midterm election endorsements. Turek is a centrist state lawmaker seeking the position.
- Obama endorses Iowa Democrat Turek for the US Senate in a video of them playing basketball
Barack Obama endorsed Iowa Democrat Josh Turek for the U.S. Senate in a video of them playing basketball. Turek faces Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson for a Senate seat previously held by retiring Sen. Joni Ernst.
- Obama endorses Iowa Democrat Turek for the US Senate in a video of them playing basketball
Barack Obama endorsed Iowa Democrat Josh Turek for the U.S. Senate in a video of them playing basketball. Turek, a state representative and Paralympic athlete, faces Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson in a race to flip a Senate seat held by Republicans. Obama highlighted his past success in Iowa and encouraged voters to support Turek.
- Obama endorses Iowa Democrat Turek for the US Senate in a video of them playing basketball
Barack Obama endorsed Iowa Democrat Josh Turek for the U.S. Senate in a video of them playing basketball. Turek, a state representative and Paralympic wheelchair basketball athlete, faces Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson. Obama highlighted his past Iowa political successes and encouraged support for Turek.
- Senate candidate Josh Turek handcycles the Iowa campaign trail
Josh Turek is cycling through Iowa as part of his Senate campaign. He is running against Ashley Hinson, a Republican supported by President Trump.
- Scoop: Democrat Senate Super PAC targets 4 Republican seats
A Democratic Senate super PAC is allocating $54 million in TV ads for the final stretch of the midterm campaign, targeting four Republican-held Senate seats in Ohio, Iowa, North Carolina, and Alaska. The group has increased its total reservations in these states while a Republican-aligned super PAC holds a larger cash reserve. The Democratic PAC plans additional spending before Election Day.
- Dem Senate hopeful pocketed massive taxpayer-funded cash while skipping hundreds of votes
Josh Turek, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Iowa, received over $20,000 in per diem payments while missing 261 votes (nearly 60% of his participation) between January 2026 and May 2026. His absences coincided with campaign fundraising trips, including events in Southern California and Washington, D.C., during which he missed votes on key bills.
- Dem Senate hopeful pocketed massive taxpayer-funded cash while skipping hundreds of votes
Josh Turek, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Iowa, received over $20,000 in per diem payments while missing more than half of his 2026 votes, with absences linked to campaign events and lower fundraising compared to other candidates.
- Fox News Poll: A close Senate contest is brewing in Iowa
A new Fox News poll indicates a close Senate race in Iowa between Democrat Josh Turek and Republican Ashley Hinson, with Turek holding a 4-point lead. The poll highlights shifting voter sentiment toward Donald Trump, who now has a negative favorability rating in Iowa, and notes demographic divides in candidate support.
- Fox News Poll: A close Senate contest is brewing in Iowa
A new Fox News poll indicates a closely contested Senate race in Iowa between Democrat Josh Turek and Republican Ashley Hinson, with Turek holding a 4-point lead. Iowans view Donald Trump negatively by 13 points, and the race could shift based on voter enthusiasm and demographic support patterns.
- New polls show narrow path for Democrats to flip Senate
Democrats need to flip four Republican-held Senate seats to gain control, but new polls show only a narrow path with competitive races in states like Maine, Texas, North Carolina, Iowa, and Georgia. Current polling indicates close contests in these states, though Democrats would need significant advantages to secure the necessary seats.
- Turek leads Hinson in Iowa Senate poll of likely general election voters
Josh Turek leads Ashley Hinson 47 percent to 45 percent in a Global Strategy Group poll of 1,000 likely Iowa Senate general election voters. Republicans hold a 10-point registration edge and Trump voters outpace Harris supporters by 9 points, but Trump's favorability is negative overall. Analysts note Turek outperforms partisan trends with stronger personal favorability.
- Democratic confidence surges with Turek’s Iowa Senate primary
Democrats are eyeing Iowa’s U.S. Senate race with renewed optimism after state Rep. Josh Turek secured his party’s nomination. They consider it their best chance to compete for the seat in years. Turek, a two-time Paralympic gold medalist, defeated state Sen. Zach Wahls.
- Rob Sand to rally in Iowa governor bid with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear as Democrats eye a flip
Rob Sand, the Democratic nominee for Iowa governor, will hold his first rally with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. The race against Republican Zach Lahn is among the most competitive, with Iowa facing a budget deficit, agricultural struggles, and a cancer crisis. Democrats aim to flip the governor's office despite a voter registration deficit.
- We’re About to Hear a Lot More About Iowa
Iowa Democrats nominated Josh Turek for U.S. Senate and Rob Sand for governor, positioning the state as competitive again. Turek, a Paralympic gold medalist with a history of winning in Republican-leaning areas, defeated Zach Wahls by over 25 points in the primary.
- The Narrow Path to a Democratic Senate Runs Through Very Red States
Democrats believe Josh Turek, a Senate candidate in Iowa, can be competitive despite Iowa being a red state. The article highlights the challenge of securing a Democratic Senate majority through such states.
- Takeaways from primaries featuring Spencer Pratt, a missing congressman and a rare Trump setback
Primary elections in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota highlighted key races, including a rare Trump endorsement setback in Iowa's gubernatorial race and a competitive Senate race in Iowa. Democrats in Iowa selected Josh Turek over Zach Wahls for a Senate seat, while Trump-backed candidate Randy Feenstra narrowly lost to Zach Lahn.
- Why Democrats Are Hopeful About Making Gains in Iowa
Democrats are hopeful about making gains in Iowa following Josh Turek's victory in the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. Turek, a Paralympian, celebrated his election night win at a watch party in Des Moines.
- Iowa Senate race shifts toward Democrats after Turek win: Cook Political Report
The Cook Political Report adjusted the Iowa Senate race rating from 'likely Republican' to 'lean Republican' following state Rep. Josh Turek's primary victory with 63% of the vote. This shift reflects Democratic momentum in the race.
- First Thing: Race for California governor deadlocked as primary results across the US pour in
The California governor's race remains too close to call with Republican Steve Hilton leading Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer. In Iowa, Josh Turek won the Democratic primary, while Randy Feenstra's second-place finish ended Donald Trump's perfect endorsement streak. Voting experts predict final results for tight races may take weeks.
- First Thing: Race for California governor deadlocked as primary results across the US pour in
The California governor race remains deadlocked with Steve Hilton leading and Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer following. Trump’s endorsement streak ended in Iowa after Randy Feenstra finished second. Jill Biden addressed her husband’s decision to drop out of the 2024 election.
- California primary unresolved as voters choose midterm candidates – US politics live
California's primary for governor remains unresolved, with Karen Bass leading in the LA mayor race but needing a runoff. Key races in New Jersey, Iowa, and New Mexico also remain undecided as candidates prepare for November general elections.
- Seven takeaways from a big primary night in Iowa, California and more
Josh Turek won the Democratic nomination for Senate in Iowa, defeating a rival who criticized party leaders. Major races in California remained undecided.
- Democrats see the stars aligning in Iowa
Iowa Democrats are optimistic about potential midterm wins amid economic challenges, including agricultural tariffs, Medicaid cuts, and rising costs from the Iran war. Key candidates Josh Turek and Rob Sand are highlighted as part of a slate aiming to capitalize on rural voter dissatisfaction. However, Democrats face challenges in overcoming their historically weak rural brand.
- Rep. Ashley Hinson thanks Trump after projected GOP Senate primary win
Rep. Ashley Hinson thanked President Trump after her projected victory in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate. She will face Democrat Rep. Josh Turek in the general election.
- Iowa voters pick their nominees for competitive general elections
Iowa voters selected nominees for competitive general elections, with Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek facing Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson in the Senate race. Democrat state Auditor Rob Sand ran unopposed for governor as Republicans continue vote counting.
- Iowa voters pick their nominees for competitive general elections
Iowa voters have selected nominees for competitive general elections, with Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek facing Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson in the Senate race and Democrat state Auditor Rob Sand competing against Republican businessman Zach Lahn for governor.
- Iowa: Democrat Josh Turek to face Trump-backed Ashley Hinson in bid to flip red Senate seat
Democrat Josh Turek will face Trump-backed Ashley Hinson in the Iowa Senate election after defeating Zach Wahls in the primary. Democrats aim to flip a red Senate seat in a GOP-dominated state.
- Iowa: Democrat Josh Turek to face Trump-backed Ashley Hinson in bid to flip red Senate seat
Democrat Josh Turek will face Trump-backed Ashley Hinson in the Iowa Senate election. Turek won the Democratic primary by defeating Zach Wahls. Democrats aim to flip the Republican-held Senate seat in the November midterms.
- Iowa Dem Josh Turek takes down lefty foe, teeing up showdown against Ashley Hinson for Senate
Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek defeated Zach Wahls in a primary to secure the Democratic nomination for a Senate race against Rep. Ashley Hinson. The contest is expected to be competitive.
- Democrats turn to Paralympian in bid to flip key GOP-held Senate seat
Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek, a Paralympian, won the Iowa Senate nomination to challenge Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson for a GOP-held Senate seat. Turek received support from Senate leaders Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, while Hinson was backed by Trump and Senate GOP figures. The race is a key target for Democrats in the midterm elections.
- Democrats turn to Paralympian in bid to flip key GOP-held Senate seat
Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek, a Paralympian, won the Iowa Senate nomination to challenge Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson in a key race to replace retiring Sen. Joni Ernst. Turek received backing from figures like Pete Buttigieg and Senate leaders Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, while Hinson was supported by Donald Trump and the National Republican Senatorial Committee.
- Democrat Josh Turek and GOP's Ashley Hinson to compete for pivotal U.S. Senate seat in Iowa
Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, setting up a general election race against Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson for a pivotal seat Democrats aim to flip.
- Josh Turek, a Paralympian, Wins the Democratic Senate Primary in Iowa
Josh Turek, a Paralympian, won the Democratic Senate Primary in Iowa. He described himself as a 'prairie populist' during a campaign event in Westside, Iowa last month.
- Paralympic gold medalist Josh Turek wins Iowa Senate primary with establishment support
Josh Turek, a Paralympic gold medalist, won the Iowa Senate primary with support from national Democrats and groups like VoteVets. He will face GOP nominee Ashley Hinson in a critical Senate race. Turek defeated state Sen. Zach Wahls in a primary marked by conflict between Democratic establishment and anti-establishment factions.