U.S. SENATE · IOWA
Josh Turek
Open seat: Joni Ernst (R) is not on the ballot.
Joshua Peter Turek (born April 12, 1979) is an American politician and wheelchair basketball player serving as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 20th district. He is the Democratic nominee in the 2026 United States Senate election in Iowa.
Full biography →The race at a glance
Full race profile →On the same ballot
- Ashley HinsonRepublican
- Thomas LaehnLibertarian
Quick facts
- Party
- Democratic
- Age on election day
- 47 years
- Profession
- Wheelchair basketball player · Basketball player
- Current office
- Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
- Congress, general elections
- First run