Josh Turek Campaigns for Open Iowa Senate Seat as Joni Ernst's 1 Retirement Lifts Democrats
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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 1
Josh Turek Campaigns for Open Iowa Senate Seat as Joni Ernst's 1 Retirement Lifts Democrats
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 1
Josh Turek, a U.S. Paralympic champion, is campaigning door-to-door for Iowa’s open Senate seat, pitching himself to voters as an outsider rather than an establishment Democrat.
Joni Ernst’s retirement created the opening, giving Democrats a rare chance to compete in a state that has voted for Donald Trump 3 times.
Iowa Democrats see a possible path because some voters are frustrated by tariffs, rising fertilizer costs and higher gas prices tied to the Iran war.
The race lacks the blockbuster fundraising and ideological clashes seen in other Senate primaries, but party officials still view Iowa as a long-shot pickup opportunity in a difficult cycle for Republicans.
With farm costs soaring, can one candidate's 'rural revival' plan reverse the economic tide for Iowans?
Can a celebrated Paralympian's personal story overcome a state's challenging political landscape?