Josh Turek is in the news for winning the Iowa Senate Democratic primary over Zach Wahls, a bid that reflected anti-establishment mood; he’s a state lawmaker and Paralympian.
A Democratic Senate primary in Iowa has grown more nuanced as Josh Turek, a Paralympian and state representative, presses his bid amid questions about establishment ties. Voters are weighing character and systemic reform as Wahls seeks to capitalize on shifting support.
Democratic leaders have hosted Graham Platner for discussions on Capitol Hill as he vies to unseat Senator Susan Collins in Maine. Schumer has reiterated support for Platner amid reports of sexual messages, while Mills’ campaign has collapsed, leaving Platner as the likely challenger.
Josh Turek has won the Iowa Senate primary, a development that positions him to face GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson in November. The race has highlighted a clash within Democrats between moderates and progressives, with Turek portraying himself as a pragmatic winner capable of attracting independents and Republicans in a state that President Trump carried three times.