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Former President Barack Obama backs Iowa Dem Josh Turek for US Senate

Former President Barack Obama backed Democratic Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek for U.S. Senate as the candidate competes against Trump-backed U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson.

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Fox News· Jul 30, 11:53 AMFormer President Barack Obama backs Iowa Dem Josh Turek for US Senate

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Schumer-backed Senate hopeful Josh Turek ripped over missed votesAshley Hinson blasts Iowa Senate race opponent Josh Turek for missing 58% of House votes while collecting over $20,000 in taxpayer per diem benefits.

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Buttigieg hopes to boost Josh Turek as Iowa candidate's fundraising lags behind Ashley HinsonDemocrats view Turek as electable and able to attract support from independents and some Republicans because of his life story.

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Chuck Grassley should retire, let Kim Reynolds name successorIowa Democrats should obey the law and share their platform and Chuck Grassley should retire now, according to letters published Aug. 3-9, 2026.

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Ted Cruz said Iowa can decide Senate control by electing Ashley HinsonU.S. Sen. Ted Cruz headlined Republican U.S. Senate nominee Ashley Hinson's BBQ Bash fundraiser in Clive.

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Turek’s Surge Against Hinson Has Echoes of Democrats’ Last Iowa Senate WinThe competitive race is drawing some parallels to Democrats' last victory in a statewide Senate election 18 years ago.

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