Josh Turek

Josh Turek

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Josh Turek is a state representative in Iowa and a Paralympian wheelchair basketball player known for his advocacy for disability rights and inclusion in sports. His impressive athletic career and commitment to public service have made him a prominent figure in his community.

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Josh Turek is the Democratic candidate for the Iowa Senate, known for his perseverance and advocacy for farmers.

Iowa’s primary picks point way to US midterms – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-06-03
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Josh Turek, a two-time Paralympic gold medalist in wheelchair basketball, is projected to win the Democratic nomination for the US Senate.

Josh Turek wins Iowa Democratic Senate primary
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-03
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Hinson will face off in the general election against the winner of an expensive and contentious Democratic Senate primary between state Rep. Josh Turek, a Paralympian.

Rep Ashley Hinson wins Trump-backed Iowa GOP Senate primary nomination
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-03
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Josh Turek will win the Democratic nomination for the US Senate in Iowa, defeating state Sen. Zach Wahls.

Live updates: Primaries in California, Iowa and four other states will shape the landscape of the midterms in November
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-03
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Hinson will face off in the general election against the winner of an expensive and contentious Democratic Senate primary between state Rep. Josh Turek, a Paralympian.

California and Iowa primaries test Trump's GOP clout in key 2026 races
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-02
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Josh Turek has represented the United States in the Paralympic Games, winning two gold medals in wheelchair basketball.

Burgum pushes back on artists claiming Freedom 250 event is partisan
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-05-31
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Josh Turek, a Paralympian wheelchair basketball player, is one of the candidates being backed by 'The Bench.'

Democrats launch The Bench group backing rising star candidates
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-01-25
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Josh Turek, a Democratic state representative, noted that people in Iowa are suffering and seeking change.

como agricultores pagam conta mais alta da guerra comercial de Trump
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2025-10-27
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The field includes state Rep. Josh Turek, a Paralympian wheelchair basketball player.

Sen. Joni Ernst to announce she won't seek Iowa Senate re-election
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-08-29
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The party’s primary field includes state Rep. Josh Turek, a Paralympian wheelchair basketball player.

Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst won’t seek reelection to third term, sources tell CNN
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-08-29
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