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Democrat Josh Turek Flips Another Middle America Red Senate Seat

Iowa voters elected Democrat Josh Turek to the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, delivering a setback to Republicans in a state President Donald Trump carried by double digits in 2024. Turek, a state representative and four-time Paralympic wheelchair

Republican Ledger staff · 6:03 PM ET

Democrat Josh Turek Flips Another Middle America Red Senate Seat
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Iowa voters elected Democrat Josh Turek to the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, delivering a setback to Republicans in a state President Donald Trump carried by double digits in 2024.

Turek, a state representative and four-time Paralympic wheelchair basketball competitor, defeated Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson to succeed outgoing GOP Sen.

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