Articles Tagged: Josh Turek

‘There's things about Josh that I didn't really like,’ former Democratic primary rival says, but notes two-hour conversation persuaded him to endorse Turek.

Sage, who withdrew from the election Sunday, said he trusts Turek and appreciates his authenticity while saying he feels Wahls is ‘artificial’ and a ‘career politician’

Sage’s exit leaves 2 Democrats — state legislators Zach Wahls and Josh Turek — vying for the party’s nomination in Iowa’s open-seat U.S. Senate election

Iowa’s all-Republican congressional delegation voted against a House effort to roll back President Trump’s tariffs on Canada, setting off sharp criticism from Democrats who say the policy is hurting farmers and raising costs for families.

In the Democratic primary campaign, Zach Wahls outraised Josh Turek and finished the period with more cash on hand.

The fatal shooting of a Minneapolis VA nurse by federal agents has sparked mass protests and drawn strong reactions from Iowa officials, with Republicans urging investigation and calm while Democrats call for ICE to leave the city.

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate and current Iowa Rep. Josh Turek held a meet-and-greet event with Dubuque residents Friday evening, when he discussed the pillars of his campaign to fill the seat held by retiring Sen. Joni Ernst.

The U.S. military seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro drew strong support from Iowa’s Republican delegation — and sharp criticism from Democrats who say the operation bypassed Congress and could pull the nation into another foreign war.

Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek of Council Bluffs picked up a new labor endorsement in Iowa’s U.S. Senate race, while state Sen. Charlie McClintock threw his support behind Adam Steen in the open race for governor.

Iowa Sens. Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst backed a GOP plan built around expanded HSAs, opposing an extension of enhanced ACA premium tax credits set to lapse this month. Critics say the move risks steep premium hikes in January.

Turning Point Action, the campaign arm of Turning Point USA, endorsed Mitchell, who was described as a longtime friend of Kirk’s

Democrats hoping to represent Iowa in Washington, D.C., highlighted the need for a new Farm Bill, an end to foreign trade tariffs and more support for small and medium sized farms Friday during a candidate forum at the Iowa Farmers Union’s annual conference.

Also in the almanac, two insulator union groups endorse different candidates in Iowa’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary

Council Bluffs Mayor-elect Jill Shudak said her endorsement of Wahls is not against another Democratic candidate, state Rep. Josh Turek of Council Bluffs, who represents the city in the Iowa legislature.

Iowa Democratic candidates running for Congress urged members of their party to only support a deal to end the government shutdown if it includes extensions for health care subsidies, as lawmakers neared an agreement.