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Democratic confidence surges with Turek's Iowa Senate primary

The Hill · Jun 7, 2026, 10:00 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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Democrats are eyeing Iowa’s U.S. Senate race with renewed optimism after state Rep. Josh Turek secured his party’s nomination on Tuesday. They consider it their best chance to compete for the seat in years. Turek — a 47-year-old, two-time Paralympic gold medalist with a history of winning in conserv

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Democratic confidence surges with Turek's Iowa Senate primary

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