Iowa Democrat Josh Turek Runs for U.S. Senate
Iowa state Representative Josh Turek told CBS News he is running for the U.S. Senate seat being left open after Republican Sen. Joni Ernst announced she will not seek reelection, launching a Democratic bid to flip the Hawkeye State’s 2026 seat. The announcement comes as control of the Senate is a focal point for both parties ahead of the 2026 midterms and frames Iowa as a competitive contest.
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🔍 Key Facts
- Josh Turek is an Iowa state representative who is publicly discussing a campaign for the U.S. Senate.
- Republican Sen. Joni Ernst has announced she will not run for reelection, creating an open Iowa Senate seat for the 2026 midterms.
- The report/source is a CBS News interview/video in which Turek outlines his bid.