India, Oct. 25 -- Expanding his political career, Democratic candidate Josh Turek is running for the US Senate from Iowa in the 2026 midterm elections. He will be competing against former broadcast journalist and Republican nominee Ashley Hinson, as well as Libertarian Thomas Laehn. The elected candidate will succeed Republican Senator Joni Ernst, who is not seeking re-election. Turek's campaign focuses on healthcare costs, wages, affordable housing and clean water.

Turek entered politics in 2022 after retiring from wheelchair basketball, in which he won two Paralympic gold medals for the United States. He was elected to the Iowa House of Representatives from the 20th district where he represented Council Bluffs. This was his first elect...