Who is Josh Turek? The Paralympic gold medallist who won his first political race by just 6 votes and is contesting in the Iowa Senate race in the US midterm elections
Josh Turek is a two-time Paralympic gold medalist who represents Council Bluffs in the Iowa legislature. After overcoming 21 surgeries, he became an advocate for economic and healthcare reform. While serving, he earned a reputation for being a common-sense and bipartisan legislator.
He is committed to public education and environmental protection, opposing school vouchers and advocating for accessible healthcare.
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- Wednesday, 14 October 2026, 2:29 am IST
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