Rep. Josh Turek wins U.S. Senate primary race against Sen. Zach Wahls

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: June 3, 2026

Words: 1,347

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Iowa Rep. Josh Turek has won the Democratic nomination for Iowa’s U.S. Senate seat in his race against state Sen. Zach Wahls, The Associated Press projected Tuesday.

Turek had 62.6% of the vote to 37.4% for Wahls in unofficial results, with 99% of the vote counted.

The race for the Democratic nomination for Iowa’s U.S. Senate seat brought national attention over the past year after U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst announced she would not seek reelection. …

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