Democrats turn to Paralympian in bid to flip key GOP-held Senate seat
Democrat Josh Turek has won the Senate nomination to succeed retiring GOP Senator Joni Ernst in Iowa. Turek, a Paralympian and moderate Democrat, will face Republican Ashley Hinson in a key midterm election race. This contest is crucial for Democrats aiming to flip a GOP-held seat and alter the balance of power in the Senate.
- ▪Josh Turek defeated state Senator Zach Wahls to secure the Democratic nomination.
- ▪Ashley Hinson, a former TV news anchor, won the Republican nomination and is seen as a rising star in the party.
- ▪The Iowa Senate race is one of about a dozen critical contests in the midterm elections that could impact Senate control.
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Democrat Elections Democrats turn to Paralympian in bid to flip key GOP-held Senate seat The race to succeed retiring GOP Sen Joni Ernst is one of about a dozen crucial midterm showdowns for Senate control By Paul Steinhauser Fox News Published June 2, 2026 9:47pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video China’s AI growth is about ‘economic and political leverage,’ Rep Hinson says The artificial intelligence race intensifies between the U.S. and China. Rep. Ashley Hinson, a House Select Committee on China member, emphasizes the critical need for American leadership in AI development. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Democratic state Rep.
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