A former model and a Paralympic medallist: How Democrats hope to break Republicans’ grip on Iowa
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Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek defeated Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson in a major upset Tuesday, becoming the first Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate from Iowa since 2008, the AP projected and sealing Democratic control of the chamber. Why it matters: Turek's victory delivers Democrats control of the Senate — and signals a political backlash against Republicans in a state Trump won comfortably just two years ago. The big picture: Turek's victory breaks the GOP's hold on both of Iowa's...Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek defeated Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson in a major upset Tuesday, becoming the first Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate from Iowa since 2008, the AP projected. Why it matters: Turek's victory delivers Democrats control of the Senate — and signals a political backlash against Republicans in a state Trump won comfortably just two years ago. The big picture: Turek's victory breaks the GOP's hold on both of Iowa's Senate seats for the first time since Democrat...
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Fri, 30 October 2026
1 report- El País (Spain)09:30first to report
Rob Sand, al que algunos comparan con Kennedy, y Josh Turek, exjugador de baloncesto en silla de ruedas, compiten por la gobernación y el Senado en Iowa, uno de los estados clave para el control del Congreso
Sun, 1 November 2026
2 reports- El Pais English04:00
Rob Sand and Josh Turek are running for governor and the US Senate in Iowa, one of the key states in the battle for control of Congress
- The Hill14:55
Some Democrats are criticizing Iowa Democratic Senate candidate Josh Turek over his recent ad on transgender sports and gender affirming care. “As a kid in a wheelchair, I faced my share of bullying. That's why I believe that no Iowan should face discrimination. As a Paralympian, I also know it's important to have rules,” Turek...
Tue, 3 November 2026
1 report- The Hill22:19
Iowa Senate candidate state Rep. Josh Turek (D) said he voted for three Republicans when he cast his ballot Tuesday. Asked whether he voted straight down the ballot for Democrats, Turek said he voted for Republicans Susan Miller for Pottawatamie County supervisor and Lea Voss for Pottawatamie County treasurer. The Democrat is locked in a...
Wed, 4 November 2026
7 reports- Bloomberg Politics04:18
Democrat Josh Turek won Iowa’s US Senate race, flipping a Republican-held seat in the Midwestern state and delivering a major pickup for Democrats as the party appeared close to flipping control of the chamber.
- NPR News04:37
Democrat Josh Turek has defeated Sen. Ashley Hinson in Iowa, according to a race call by the Associated Press.
- Axios04:37edited after publishing
Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek defeated Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson in a major upset Tuesday, becoming the first Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate from Iowa since 2008, the AP projected. Why it matters: Turek's victory delivers Democrats control of the Senate — and signals a political backlash against Republicans in a state Trump won comfortably just two years ago. The big picture: Turek's victory breaks the GOP's hold on both of Iowa's Senate seats for the first time since Democrat...
- Al Jazeera English04:55
Turek beat Republican Ashley Hinson, a US House member.
- iheart.com07:43
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- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)10:17
L’atleta paralimpico e democratico Josh Turek ha sconfitto la deputata repubblicana Ashley Hinson nella corsa per il Senato in Iowa. Turek è il primo senatore democratico eletto in Iowa dai tempi di Tom Harkin, il cui ultimo mandato fu nel 2008. La sua vittoria arriva a soli due anni di distanza da quando Donald Trump […] L'articolo Dal doppio oro a Tokyo e Rio al Senato: chi è Josh Turek, il primo atleta paralimpico eletto al Congresso Usa che ha strappato un seggio ai repubblicani proviene da...
- Bloomberg Politics13:11
Democrat Josh Turek flipped a Republican-held seat in Iowa’s US Senate race, delivering a major pickup for Democrats who now hold at least 54 seats in the Senate, with just Alaska and Mississippi still unresolved. Skylar Woodhouse reports on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)
Thu, 5 November 2026
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