Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek is the fifth Democrat to seek the party's U.S. Senate nomination in 2026.

Turek was born with spina bifida and had 21 surgeries before the age of 12, going on to win two gold medals representing the United States at the Paralympic Games.

Turek calls himself "a common sense, moderate Democrat that is willing to work across the aisle." He touted his ability to win in a district that President Donald Trump carried.

COUNCIL BLUFFS — Democratic state representative and Paralympian Josh Turek is running for Iowa's U.S. Senate seat in 2026.

Turek, 46, of Council Bluffs, is the fifth Democrat to jump into a crowded primary field of candidates seeking to take on Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst.

"I love Iowa," Turek said in an interview with the Des Moines Regis

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