Zach Wahls
Coverage of Zach Wahls in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Trump-endorsed Hinson secures Iowa Senate nomination as Democrats eye GOP seat
Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson secured the GOP Senate nomination in Iowa, defeating Jim Carlin in the primary. The race is critical for the Senate majority, with Democrats targeting the seat. Hinson received endorsements from Donald Trump, John Thune, and the National Republican Senatorial Committee.
- Trump-endorsed Hinson secures Iowa Senate nomination as Democrats eye GOP seat
Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson secured the Senate nomination in Iowa to succeed retiring Sen. Joni Ernst, defeating former state senator Jim Carlin in the GOP primary. Hinson, endorsed by President Donald Trump and other GOP leaders, faces the winner of a Democratic primary between state Rep. Josh Turek and state Sen. Zach Wahls in the general election.
- 5 Things to Know About the Iowa Senate Candidate Zach Wahls
Zach Wahls is a U.S. Senate candidate in Iowa who engaged with voters in Des Moines on May 23. The article highlights his campaign activities in the state.
- Josh Turek and Zach Wahls Make Final Pitches in Senate Primary
Josh Turek and Zach Wahls, the Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate, made their final pitches as voters took to the polls on Tuesday.
- Iowa Democrats to settle a tense Senate primary as the party looks to flip GOP seats this fall
Iowa Democrats will select a Senate candidate between Josh Turek and Zach Wahls, both state lawmakers, to challenge the GOP defense of Sen. Joni Ernst's seat. Republicans have allocated $29 million to support their nominee, while Democrats hope economic issues will help them flip the seat and other GOP-held positions in the state.
- In Cedar Rapids, a Voter Expects — and Receives — Personal Attention
Sophia Joseph, a progressive activist from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, supported Zach Wahls in the Democratic Senate primary. The article highlights a voter receiving personal attention in Cedar Rapids.
- The Latest: Polls open for races across the US as a busy primary election day gets underway
Primary elections are underway in multiple U.S. states, including California, New Mexico, New Jersey, and Iowa. Key races include California's gubernatorial contest with no clear leader, New Mexico's governor's race featuring former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, and Iowa's Senate primary where Democrats aim to challenge a Republican-held seat. New Jersey voters are also deciding a House race affected by a candidate's unexplained absence.
- Iowa Democrats to settle a tense Senate primary as the party looks to flip GOP seats this fall
Iowa Democrats will select a Senate primary candidate between Josh Turek and Zach Wahls, who aim to challenge GOP efforts to retain Sen. Joni Ernst's seat. The race is part of broader national attention in Iowa, with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance supporting Republican candidates, including Rep. Ashley Hinson and former Sen. Jim Carlin.
- Iowa Democratic Senate primary could shape Democrats' path to Senate majority
The Iowa Senate primary between state Rep. Josh Turek and state Sen. Zach Wahls is critical as Democrats look to take back power in Congress.
- Dems' fight over party future is on Tuesday's ballots
The Democratic Party's future is being tested in multiple primaries across the U.S., with key races in Iowa, California, and New Jersey highlighting a conflict between progressive and moderate candidates. These contests aim to determine the party's direction ahead of the 2026 midterms and the 2028 presidential election.
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Iowa’s state primary
Iowa's state primary features competitive races for open seats due to the retirements of Gov. Kim Reynolds and U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst. Key contests include Senate nominations with Ashley Hinson and Jim Carlin (Republicans) and Josh Turek and Zach Wahls (Democrats), as well as a gubernatorial race with multiple Republican candidates. The outcomes could influence the 2028 election and midterm control of Congress.
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Iowa's state primary
Iowa's state primary features competitive races for open Republican and Democratic nominations due to the retirements of Gov. Kim Reynolds and U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst. Key contests include Senate candidates Ashley Hinson, Jim Carlin, Josh Turek, and Zach Wahls, and gubernatorial candidates Eddie Andrews, Randy Feenstra, and others. The outcomes will impact November's midterm elections and potential 2028 presidential dynamics.
- Iowa Democrats hoping to flip a US Senate seat are torn over which of 2 hopefuls has the best shot
Iowa Democrats are undecided between state lawmakers Josh Turek and Zach Wahls in a Senate primary to challenge a Republican-held seat. Both candidates emphasize similar policies but differ in strategies to attract crossover voters, with Turek focusing on economic populism and Wahls on legislative records. The primary outcome is critical as Democrats aim to flip the seat in November.
- Socialism's next test: swing states
Francesca Hong, a democratic-socialist restaurant owner, leads early polls in Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial race with a progressive platform including free childcare and a $20 minimum wage. She is part of a broader trend of left-leaning candidates running in competitive states like Michigan, Iowa, Colorado, and Maine, prompting concerns from Democratic establishment groups like Third Way about potential risks in general elections.
- Iowa Democrats hoping to flip a US Senate seat are torn over which of 2 hopefuls has the best shot
Iowa Democrats are undecided between state lawmakers Josh Turek and Zach Wahls in a U.S. Senate primary, with both candidates claiming to offer the best chance to flip a Republican-held seat. The race carries high stakes as Republicans have a statehouse advantage and a political group has pledged $29 million to defend the seat.
- Iowa Democrats hoping to flip a US Senate seat are torn over which of 2 hopefuls has the best shot
Iowa Democrats are divided between state Rep. Josh Turek and state Sen. Zach Wahls in a primary race for a U.S. Senate seat, with the winner aiming to flip a Republican-held position in November. Both candidates highlight their legislative records and appeal to independent and moderate voters, though Republicans hold a structural advantage in the state.
- Buttigieg picks sides in Iowa
Pete Buttigieg is endorsing state Rep. Josh Turek in a heated Senate Democratic primary in Iowa, showing his willingness to engage in contested primaries ahead of another possible presidential campaign. This move could help elevate Turek and potentially give Buttigieg a valuable ally if he runs in 2028. The endorsement comes after Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren visited Iowa to campaign for Turek's opponent, state Sen. Zach Wahls.
- Democrats fighting for Iowa Senate seat tussle over Chuck Schumer and super PACs
Zach Wahls and Josh Turek are competing in Iowa Democrats' Senate primary. The race involves tensions over Chuck Schumer and the role of super PACs in the election.