Josh Turek's Chances of Beating GOP in Iowa as Obama Issues Endorsement
Summary
President Barack Obama endorsed Josh Turek, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Iowa, in a video where they played basketball together. The Iowa Senate race is competitive, with Republican Ashley Hinson running to replace retiring Senator Joni Ernst. Iowa is a Republican-leaning state that President Donald Trump won by a large margin in 2024.Key Facts
- Josh Turek is a Democratic state House member and two-time Paralympic gold medalist.
- President Obama endorsed Turek in a video where they played basketball and discussed Iowa.
- The seat is open because Republican Senator Joni Ernst is not running for reelection.
- Republican Ashley Hinson, endorsed by President Trump, is Turek’s main opponent.
- Iowa voted strongly for President Trump in 2024, winning by 13 points.
- Polls show a close race, but the state leans Republican.
- Scholars say independent voters will likely decide the outcome.
- Democrats have not won an Iowa Senate seat since 2008.
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