Josh Turek

Josh Turek is a candidate for United States Senator Iowa Primary Election in 2026 in Statewide, Iowa.

Incumbent Member of the Iowa House of Representatives in IA

Also running: Jim Carlin, Ashley Hinson, Zach Wahls.

Josh Turek, born in 1979, is a moderate Democrat, two-time Paralympic gold medalist for Team USA in wheelchair basketball, and a State Legislator currently representing Iowa’s 20th House District since 2023. Born with spina bifida, he is the Iowa legislature's first permanently disabled member and a strong advocate for people with disabilities. A veteran and small business owner, Turek announced his candidacy for the 2026 U.S. Senate election in Iowa in August 2025. He emphasizes a solutions-oriented approach, focusing on creating good-paying jobs, supporting veterans, making healthcare affordable, improving public schools, and ensuring Iowa's voice is heard in Washington.