Democrats turn to Paralympian in bid to flip key GOP-held Senate seat
Democrat Josh Turek defeated Zach Wahls in Iowa's Senate primary, setting up a general election battle against GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson for Ernst's seat.
TL;DR
- Josh Turek, a Paralympian and state representative, won the Democratic nomination for the Iowa Senate race.
- He defeated state Sen. Zach Wahls and will face Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson in the general election.
- The seat is currently held by retiring GOP Sen. Joni Ernst and is a key target for Democrats in the midterm elections.
- Turek received endorsements from figures like Pete Buttigieg, Chuck Schumer, and Kirsten Gillibrand.
- Hinson, a current U.S. Representative, was backed by President Donald Trump and other Republican leaders.
- Iowa has shifted to the right in recent election cycles, with Republicans holding both Senate seats and all congressional districts.
- Democrats are energized for the midterms due to potential headwinds for the party in power, inflation, and gas prices.