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Josh Turek wins Democratic primary for Iowa senate seat

Jun 3, 2026Center Left

Josh Turek secured the Democratic nomination for the Iowa senate seat race. During the lead up to the primaries, state Sen. Zach Wahls tried to characterize his primary rival Turek as an extension of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York.

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