Josh Turek
Josh Turek is a two-time Paralympic gold medalist and Iowa State Representative from Council Bluffs. Born with spina bifida, he competed as a four-time Paralympian in wheelchair basketball for Team USA. He is the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Iowa in 2026.
- Party: Democrat
- Office sought: U.S. Senate
- State: IA
- Current office: Iowa State Representative
Incumbency status: challenger
Education: Attended Abraham Lincoln High School; B.A., Southwest Minnesota State University.
Residence: Council Bluffs, Iowa
Professional background
Two-time Paralympic gold medalist for Team USA in wheelchair basketball; volunteer director for the Ryan Martin Foundation; worked with a wheelchair and mobility assistance company.
Public service
Iowa State Representative (present).
Military service
None