Josh Turek wins Iowa Democratic primary
State Rep. Josh Turek won Iowa’s Democratic Senate primary Tuesday, overcoming state Sen. Zach Wahls in a closely watched contest that became an early test of whether anti-establishment Democratic messaging and attacks on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) could gain traction with primary voters in a state President Donald Trump has carried three times.
TL;DR
- State Rep. Josh Turek won the Iowa Democratic Senate primary, defeating state Sen. Zach Wahls.
- The race was viewed as a test for anti-establishment Democratic messaging and attacks on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
- Turek had significant outside spending support and a late polling surge, leading to a clear advantage.
- Turek, a former Paralympian, will face Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson in the general election.
- The Iowa primary is expected to influence Democratic Senate contests in Michigan and Minnesota.