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Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek joins crowded Democratic primary to oust Joni Ernst

In bright-red Iowa, the Democratic field vying to unseat Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) grew to five on Tuesday as state Rep. Josh Turek jumped into the race. A former Paralympian with two gold medals in wheelchair basketball,

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Iowa Rep. Josh Turek, two-time Paralympian, launches campaign for U.S. Senate

Turek, 46, launched his campaign with a video titled “Underdog,” where he shared his experience on the path to become a two-time Paralympic gold medalist.

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Democratic state representative and Paralympian Josh Turek running for US Senate in 2026

Democratic Iowa state representative and former Paralympian Josh Turek is running for U.S. Senate, seeking to challenge Republican Joni Ernst.

Iowa DOGE recommends big changes to IPERS. Republican leaders say, don't count on it.

Legislative leaders say they do not expect changes to IPERS after Iowa DOGE floated reducing public pension benefits for new state workers.

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Ruben Gallego makes Iowa swing to boost Democrats, adding to 2028 buzz

The first-term senator from Arizona crisscrossed the red state, holding a town hall, visiting the Iowa State Fair and making ...

His Party Reeling, a Democratic Senator Tries a Message of Hope in Iowa

Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona won his seat last year by outperforming national Democrats among Hispanic voters and men. He ...

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Turek says Iowans want a 'common-sense, moderate Democrat' to serve in U.S. Senate

Josh Turek said the best thing for Iowans is for lawmakers to “move away from this party over country mentality” as he ...

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Iowa Democrats face long odds to regain their top spot ahead of the 2028 primaries

Ahead of the 2024 presidential primaries, Iowa Democrats launched a Hail Mary to save their status as an early nominating state. Chastened by the disastrous rollout of an app in 2020 that delayed ...

Sen. Ruben Gallego talks Democratic messaging, caucuses at Iowa State Fair

U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego, an Arizona Democrat, faced criticisms for his 2020 social media post about the Iowa caucuses Friday ...

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Democrats share why they're taking on GOP incumbents in early pitches to Iowa voters

Democratic candidates played to voters' frustrations with the Republican status quo at the West Des Moines Democrats' ...

Arizona senator fires up Iowa Democrats for 2026 on trip that looks like prelude to 2028 presidential run

President Donald Trump won Iowa in 2024 by 14 points. For the first time in more than 60 years, the state congressional delegation is all Republican. The 45-year-old Marine combat veteran has been ...

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Iowa Democrats rally to ‘Kill the Bill’ over GOP spending package ahead of Trump's visit

Iowa Democrats held a “Kill the Bill” rally in Windsor Heights to oppose the GOP’s spending package as President Trump ...