# Josh Turek

> Josh Turek is an Iowa state representative who won the Democratic primary for the open Senate seat with 62.6% of the vote over state Sen. Zach Wahls.

## Key facts

- Party: Democratic
- Office sought: U.S. Senate
- Current office: Iowa State Representative
- State: IA
- Race: Iowa Senate 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Council Bluffs, IA
- Race rating: Leans Republican
- Campaign website: https://www.turekforiowa.com

## Biography

Josh Turek serves as a state representative in the Iowa House of Representatives, representing the 20th district since 2023. He won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate on June 2, 2026, with 62.6% of the vote over state Sen. Zach Wahls.

## Background

- Professional background: Iowa state representative (2023–present)
- Public service: Iowa House of Representatives, 20th District (2023–present)

## Opponents in this race

- [Josh Turek](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/josh-turek-iowa-d-2026.md) — Democrat
- [Ashley Hinson](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/ashley-hinson-iowa-r-2026.md) — Republican
- [Ashley Hinson](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/ashley-hinson-ia-2026.md) — Republican

## Sources

- Iowa Senate race set between Democrat Josh Turek and Republican Ashley Hinson — CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/iowa-senate-primary-results-ashley-hinson-josh-turek-zach-wahls/
- Josh Turek — Iowa Senate 2026 — Ballotpedia: https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_election_in_Iowa,_2026

Last updated: 2026-06-15T19:52:29.576Z

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Source: Transparency Report — https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/josh-turek-ia-2026
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