Donald Trump’s tariffs are screwing over soybean farmers across Iowa. There’s no plan to protect them. Revenue has already begun to fall as China has nearly stopped purchasing product. We must reverse these tariffs now. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/b...

Remember when we won a special election in Iowa last month that broke the Republican super majority in the state senate? Well, we’re about to bring that same energy to the United States Senate race next year. Let’s take back this seat. secure.actblue.com/donate/bs_we...

Ashley Hinson voted to gut Medicaid and SNAP for thousands of Iowans. She voted to make health care more expensive for Iowans. She claims to be different from Joni Ernst, but it’s a lie. Hinson is the reason you may lose your health insurance or pay more.

My district voted for Trump twice. But folks here gave me a shot because I show up, listen, and work hard. I ran on common-sense, bipartisan leadership—and that’s exactly what I’m delivering.

Nearly 120,000 Iowans could face skyrocketing health care costs after Ashley Hinson voted today against extending subsidies to make care more affordable. Her votes are leaving families with higher premiums and higher costs across the board. Next year, we can vote to reverse this damage.

I’ve seen parents beg for care their kids desperately needed—only to be denied. I’ve fought to get families the medical equipment insurance refused. Health care is a right, and I’ll keep pushing for a system that puts patients before profits.

I know how to win against all odds, because I've done it before. I won in a district Trump won by going out every single day, crawling stairs, knocking doors, and dragging my wheelchair up to have conversations. And I'm gonna do it again.

If I were in the Senate, I would not have voted to confirm RFK Jr. in the first place. But based on this alone, when I get to the Senate, I will demand his immediate resignation. The public health of our kids and families should not be compromised by politics and conspiracies.

I’m Iowa Rep. Josh Turek—a Paralympic gold medalist, lifelong underdog, and Democrat running to take back Iowa. I won a Trump district by 6 votes. Now I’m bringing that same grit to flip this Senate seat. Let’s do this together. secure.actblue.com/donate/tur_s...

Strong unions built the middle class—and they’re key to protecting it today. I’ll always stand with organized labor because when workers have a voice, families thrive and communities grow stronger.

Tariffs are devastating Iowa farmers. Remember—Ashley Hinson wants this to continue. I don’t. In the Senate, I’ll fight for our farmers and against this disastrous economic policy.

My district voted for Trump twice. But folks here gave me a shot because I show up, listen, and work hard. I ran on common-sense, bipartisan leadership—and that’s exactly what I’m delivering.

My father, a Vietnam veteran, still lives with the scars of war. His exposure to Agent Orange is why I was born with spina bifida. To glorify or sanitize history dishonors veterans. Our kids deserve the truth—taught fully, without political interference.

My prayers are with Charlie Kirk and his family. I denounce political violence in all forms - violence is never acceptable in our political system.

While I fight to lower health care, drug, and housing costs for working families, Ashley Hinson is supporting cuts to Medicaid and policies that favor billionaires over the rest of us. I’m running to change that.

As the first permanently disabled member of the Iowa House, seeing a young girl use the new ramp in the chamber reminded me: progress can be slow, but it’s real. Every small action toward inclusion matters. I will fight to continue this progress in the Senate.

History should be taught accurately and unembellished. My father fought in Vietnam, was exposed to Agent Orange, and I was born with spina bifida. The greatest disservice to veterans is to oversimplify their sacrifice.

This morning's job report numbers highlight the urgency to change America's economic path forward. Iowans are losing jobs and paying more for goods. This cannot continue. As Iowa's next Senator, I will fight to end this disastrous economic policy. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/09...

Today, I am honored to announce the endorsements of leaders from across our great state. These are proven winners and advocates for Iowans. Together, we are going to take back Iowa next November.

A disability is significant—but I don’t miss what I never had. Growing up poor and disabled was incredibly hard: 21 surgeries by age five, long hospital stays, full body casts. School was isolating, with few friends and heavy bullying. I will always fight for you.

This Labor Day, we honor the workers who built our state and keep it running every day. Iowa families deserve fair wages, safe workplaces, and an economy that puts people—not billionaires—first.

It doesn’t matter whether Joni Ernst is running or anyone else. I know where I stand, and when I'm in the Senate, I'll never forget about Iowa.

Absolutely amazing energy and a packed house last night. Thank you Coralville and especially to Bob and Sue Dvorsky for your endorsement — it means the world to me. Let win back Sen. Harkin’s seat!

Thank you, Cedar Rapids! What a turnout last night at IBEW Local 405. We are fired up and ready to take back Iowa, together.

Proud to stand in solidarity with VA workers and AFGE 2547 this afternoon. The VA is unjustifiably failing to recognize union contracts. Ahead of Labor Day weekend our message is clear: we stand with workers.

The images coming out of Minnesota are absolutely horrific. My heart breaks for the victims of today's school shooting in Minneapolis. No parent should have to endure this tragedy, and no child should have to fear going to school.

When I was a kid, Senator Tom Harkin passed the ADA so kids like me could dream bigger. Yet when I entered the Iowa House, the Capitol itself wasn’t wheelchair accessible. I’ll fight to ensure every disabled Iowan has the representation they deserve.

Congratulations to Iowa's newest state senator! Iowa Democrats made history tonight, and we are just getting started. Let's defeat Joni Ernst next.

We launched our campaign two weeks ago and the response has been incredibly humbling. Iowans are ready for something new—and together, we’ll defeat Joni Ernst and send an underdog to the Senate. Join us: secure.actblue.com/donate/tur_s...

Joni Ernst voted to strip healthcare from 100,000 Iowans and brushed off Medicaid cuts saying, “we all are going to die.” That’s not leadership—it’s failure. Iowans deserve better.

Medicaid cuts are going to hit Iowans hard. Joni Ernst voted for this reality, and together, we’re going to reverse these cuts and hold her accountable. www.iowapublicradio.org/ipr-news/202...

My name is Josh Turek. I'm a two-time Paralympic gold medalist. I'm a proud State Legislator from Council Bluffs who represents the reddest seat held by a Democrat in Iowa. And I'm the guy who's going to beat Joni Ernst. Repost this, give us a follow, and let’s win together.

🚨 I am so honored to announce that we have raised more than $500,000 in the first week of our campaign. Our people-powered campaign has received donations from all 99 counties and 98% are $100 or less. Let's win this!

No family should ever have to choose between paying their bills and taking their pills. Our healthcare system is broken—and I’ll fight to fix it.

I was born with spina bifida, had 21 surgeries by age 12, and went on to win two Paralympic gold medals. When I ran for office in Iowa, I didn’t expect it to be easy. I pushed up hills and crawled up stairs to win by 6 votes. Together, let’s win this.

I’m Josh Turek—4x Paralympian, 2x gold medalist, and Iowa State Rep who won a Trump district twice. Now I need your help to flip Iowa’s U.S. Senate seat. Chip in today, let’s win this: secure.actblue.com/donate/tur_s...

I was born an underdog. I wasn't supposed to win the reddest seat held by a Democrat in Iowa. But, I campaigned like I played basketball: I outworked everyone. And, I am ready to do the same in 2026. We will defeat Joni Ernst, together.

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I represent the reddest district held by a Democrat in Iowa. I’ve won tough races by showing up, listening, and working harder than anyone else. That’s exactly how I’ll serve you in the U.S. Senate.

If we’re going to win this race, we’ll need to build the strongest grassroots team Iowa has ever seen. Sign up to join us → act.turek4iowa.com/signup/Volun...

I wasn't supposed to win a state house seat that Donald Trump won twice, but I campaigned just like I played wheelchair basketball—outworking everyone. Iowa deserves a senator with the grit and guts to do what's right now more than ever. That's why we'll defeat Joni Ernst.

One report ranked Iowa’s economy last in the nation. Dead last. Joni Ernst has had her chance—and she failed us. It's time for a senator who fights for working people, not wealthy donors.

I am honored to have the support of J.D. Over the last several years, J.D. and I have fought alongside one another in the state legislature to lower costs for Iowa’s families, to make health care more affordable and accessible . . .

What a time at the Iowa State Fair! Can't wait until next year!

1 in 5 Iowans are on Medicaid. Nearly 40% of them are children. 90% of SNAP recipients are families with children, disabled, a veteran, or elderly. We're talking about basic assistance to the most vulnerable in our state. Joni Ernst wants to rip that away. Together, we will defeat her.

I was raised in a working class family in Council Bluffs. Growing up, my parents taught me if you wanted something, you had to work for it. So I started delivering papers around 10 years old—wheelchair and all. I love this community and I'll do whatever it takes to fight for it.

Joni Ernst is taking away healthcare and making it harder for parents to feed their kids—just to give tax breaks to billionaires. I'm sick and tired of Iowans being taken for granted. I'm running for U.S. Senate to fight for our working families and the fair shake they deserve.

We will win this race through hard work, grit, and determination. When I go out to talk to voters, the first question I always get is, "How in the world did you get up here?" Well, I crawled. And that determination is how we'll win.

I was born with spina bifida, had 21 surgeries by age 12, and went on to win two Paralympic gold medals. When I ran for office in Iowa, I didn’t expect it to be easy. I pushed up hills and crawled up stairs to win by 6 votes. I’m still pushing—for you. Let's win this.

What a night at the Iowa Democratic Wing Ding! Shoutout to an amazing crowd that was fired up to take back our state.