Josh Turek wins Iowa Democratic primary State Rep. Josh Turek has won Iowa’s Democratic Senate primary, defeating state Sen. Zach Wahls in a race that tested anti-establishment messaging. Turek’s victory was bolstered by outside spending and a late polling surge, positioning him against Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson in the general election. This primary is seen as an early indicator for similar Democratic Senate contests in other states.

• State Rep. Josh Turek won the Iowa Democratic Senate primary, defeating state Sen. Zach Wahls.
• The race was viewed as a test for anti-establishment Democratic messaging and attacks on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
• Turek had significant outside spending support and a late polling surge, leading to a clear advantage.
• Turek, a former Paralympian, will face Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson in the general election.
• The Iowa primary is expected to influence Democratic Senate contests in Michigan and Minnesota.