Josh Turek
@joshturek4iowa.bsky.social
Iowa House Rep for Council Bluffs and Carter Lake. 4x Paralympian, 2x Gold Medalist in wheelchair basketball. Disability advocate.
Ready to be Iowa's next U.S. Senator.
Ready to be Iowa's next U.S. Senator.
Wishing a very Happy Birthday to my political hero and Iowa legend Sen. Tom Harkin!
November 19, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Wishing a very Happy Birthday to my political hero and Iowa legend Sen. Tom Harkin!
Hard work. Grit. Determination. That's the blueprint I used to win a seat Donald Trump won by double digits. I'm bringing the same energy to flipping this Senate seat, because it's time we have a Senator from Iowa who is working for the people.
November 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Hard work. Grit. Determination. That's the blueprint I used to win a seat Donald Trump won by double digits. I'm bringing the same energy to flipping this Senate seat, because it's time we have a Senator from Iowa who is working for the people.
Spent yesterday out in Calhoun County door knocking for @burnsforiowa.bsky.social with my friend @jdscholten.bsky.social! The winds of change are here, even out in Western Iowa, and it’s time we elect more Democrats up and down the ballot.
Support Rachel for House District 7 on December 9th!
Support Rachel for House District 7 on December 9th!
November 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Spent yesterday out in Calhoun County door knocking for @burnsforiowa.bsky.social with my friend @jdscholten.bsky.social! The winds of change are here, even out in Western Iowa, and it’s time we elect more Democrats up and down the ballot.
Support Rachel for House District 7 on December 9th!
Support Rachel for House District 7 on December 9th!
Happy Veterans Day to all those who have served our nation, including my father, a Vietnam veteran, and my nephew, who is currently serving in the Coast Guard. Thank you for your service and sacrifice to protect our nation. We owe you a debt of gratitude.
November 11, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Happy Veterans Day to all those who have served our nation, including my father, a Vietnam veteran, and my nephew, who is currently serving in the Coast Guard. Thank you for your service and sacrifice to protect our nation. We owe you a debt of gratitude.
Happy Election Day, Iowa! There are some important races on the ballot across our great state. If you have not voted yet, make sure to make a plan, and get to the polls today! www.thegazette.com/article/its-...
November 4, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Happy Election Day, Iowa! There are some important races on the ballot across our great state. If you have not voted yet, make sure to make a plan, and get to the polls today! www.thegazette.com/article/its-...
Big day yesterday: 600+ miles, four events, and a lot of connecting with Iowans.
November 2, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Big day yesterday: 600+ miles, four events, and a lot of connecting with Iowans.
Thank you Des Moines for turning out this week. Glad we still have the weather to meet on the lawn when there’s too many folks to fit inside!
October 31, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Thank you Des Moines for turning out this week. Glad we still have the weather to meet on the lawn when there’s too many folks to fit inside!
I’m on a farm talking to Iowans about the harvest and how tariffs are impacting them.
October 22, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I’m on a farm talking to Iowans about the harvest and how tariffs are impacting them.
What a great time at the IowAbility fair yesterday!
When I was a kid, Iowa's Senator Tom Harkin passed the ADA to make sure doors were open for folks like me.
I’m fighting to give disabled Iowans a voice in the Senate.
When I was a kid, Iowa's Senator Tom Harkin passed the ADA to make sure doors were open for folks like me.
I’m fighting to give disabled Iowans a voice in the Senate.
October 20, 2025 at 2:32 PM
What a great time at the IowAbility fair yesterday!
When I was a kid, Iowa's Senator Tom Harkin passed the ADA to make sure doors were open for folks like me.
I’m fighting to give disabled Iowans a voice in the Senate.
When I was a kid, Iowa's Senator Tom Harkin passed the ADA to make sure doors were open for folks like me.
I’m fighting to give disabled Iowans a voice in the Senate.
Humboldt Iowa was fired up at last night's soup supper! Shoutout to the Humboldt County Democrats who are ready to take back our state and elect a common sense leader to the Senate.
October 18, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Humboldt Iowa was fired up at last night's soup supper! Shoutout to the Humboldt County Democrats who are ready to take back our state and elect a common sense leader to the Senate.
Ashley Hinson is hanging with billionaires and begging for campaign cash as service members are forced to go to food banks because they’re not receiving paychecks during the government shutdown.
This is not acceptable. Iowans, and Americans, deserve better.
This is not acceptable. Iowans, and Americans, deserve better.
October 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Ashley Hinson is hanging with billionaires and begging for campaign cash as service members are forced to go to food banks because they’re not receiving paychecks during the government shutdown.
This is not acceptable. Iowans, and Americans, deserve better.
This is not acceptable. Iowans, and Americans, deserve better.
Iowa farmers are struggling right now. Instead of having to bail out our farmers, we should never have put them in this position in the first place. Reverse the tariffs, and let’s get our farmers back to making revenue.
October 10, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Iowa farmers are struggling right now. Instead of having to bail out our farmers, we should never have put them in this position in the first place. Reverse the tariffs, and let’s get our farmers back to making revenue.
Norman Bourlag was an Iowan who saved more than one billion lives with his work on disease resistant wheat.
There's a reason why Iowa is known for feeding the world: our farmers are top notch.
Unfortunately, Ashley Hinson supports policies that are bankrupting them instead of supporting them.
There's a reason why Iowa is known for feeding the world: our farmers are top notch.
Unfortunately, Ashley Hinson supports policies that are bankrupting them instead of supporting them.
October 6, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Norman Bourlag was an Iowan who saved more than one billion lives with his work on disease resistant wheat.
There's a reason why Iowa is known for feeding the world: our farmers are top notch.
Unfortunately, Ashley Hinson supports policies that are bankrupting them instead of supporting them.
There's a reason why Iowa is known for feeding the world: our farmers are top notch.
Unfortunately, Ashley Hinson supports policies that are bankrupting them instead of supporting them.
While I’m here in Iowa fighting for Iowa families, Ashley Hinson is spending her time on a private island during a government shutdown. What’s with Republicans and private islands?
October 4, 2025 at 9:05 PM
While I’m here in Iowa fighting for Iowa families, Ashley Hinson is spending her time on a private island during a government shutdown. What’s with Republicans and private islands?
🚨 In only 49 days, we've raised a record $1 million with contributions from all 99 counties across Iowa. In 2026, we are taking back Iowa's Senate seat. Get on board, and let's win this together.
October 3, 2025 at 2:50 PM
🚨 In only 49 days, we've raised a record $1 million with contributions from all 99 counties across Iowa. In 2026, we are taking back Iowa's Senate seat. Get on board, and let's win this together.
I know how to win against all odds, because I've done it before. I won in a district Trump won by going out every single day, crawling stairs, knocking doors, and dragging my wheelchair up to have conversations. And I'm gonna do it again.
September 17, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I know how to win against all odds, because I've done it before. I won in a district Trump won by going out every single day, crawling stairs, knocking doors, and dragging my wheelchair up to have conversations. And I'm gonna do it again.
Tariffs are devastating Iowa farmers.
Remember—Ashley Hinson wants this to continue.
I don’t. In the Senate, I’ll fight for our farmers and against this disastrous economic policy.
Remember—Ashley Hinson wants this to continue.
I don’t. In the Senate, I’ll fight for our farmers and against this disastrous economic policy.
September 15, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Tariffs are devastating Iowa farmers.
Remember—Ashley Hinson wants this to continue.
I don’t. In the Senate, I’ll fight for our farmers and against this disastrous economic policy.
Remember—Ashley Hinson wants this to continue.
I don’t. In the Senate, I’ll fight for our farmers and against this disastrous economic policy.
History should be taught accurately and unembellished. My father fought in Vietnam, was exposed to Agent Orange, and I was born with spina bifida. The greatest disservice to veterans is to oversimplify their sacrifice.
September 8, 2025 at 11:47 PM
History should be taught accurately and unembellished. My father fought in Vietnam, was exposed to Agent Orange, and I was born with spina bifida. The greatest disservice to veterans is to oversimplify their sacrifice.
Today, I am honored to announce the endorsements of leaders from across our great state. These are proven winners and advocates for Iowans. Together, we are going to take back Iowa next November.
September 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Today, I am honored to announce the endorsements of leaders from across our great state. These are proven winners and advocates for Iowans. Together, we are going to take back Iowa next November.
It doesn’t matter whether Joni Ernst is running or anyone else.
I know where I stand, and when I'm in the Senate, I'll never forget about Iowa.
I know where I stand, and when I'm in the Senate, I'll never forget about Iowa.
August 29, 2025 at 8:25 PM
It doesn’t matter whether Joni Ernst is running or anyone else.
I know where I stand, and when I'm in the Senate, I'll never forget about Iowa.
I know where I stand, and when I'm in the Senate, I'll never forget about Iowa.
Absolutely amazing energy and a packed house last night. Thank you Coralville and especially to Bob and Sue Dvorsky for your endorsement — it means the world to me. Let win back Sen. Harkin’s seat!
August 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Absolutely amazing energy and a packed house last night. Thank you Coralville and especially to Bob and Sue Dvorsky for your endorsement — it means the world to me. Let win back Sen. Harkin’s seat!
Thank you, Cedar Rapids! What a turnout last night at IBEW Local 405. We are fired up and ready to take back Iowa, together.
August 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Thank you, Cedar Rapids! What a turnout last night at IBEW Local 405. We are fired up and ready to take back Iowa, together.
Proud to stand in solidarity with VA workers and AFGE 2547 this afternoon. The VA is unjustifiably failing to recognize union contracts. Ahead of Labor Day weekend our message is clear: we stand with workers.
August 28, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Proud to stand in solidarity with VA workers and AFGE 2547 this afternoon. The VA is unjustifiably failing to recognize union contracts. Ahead of Labor Day weekend our message is clear: we stand with workers.
🚨 I am so honored to announce that we have raised more than $500,000 in the first week of our campaign.
Our people-powered campaign has received donations from all 99 counties and 98% are $100 or less. Let's win this!
Our people-powered campaign has received donations from all 99 counties and 98% are $100 or less. Let's win this!
August 23, 2025 at 2:52 PM
🚨 I am so honored to announce that we have raised more than $500,000 in the first week of our campaign.
Our people-powered campaign has received donations from all 99 counties and 98% are $100 or less. Let's win this!
Our people-powered campaign has received donations from all 99 counties and 98% are $100 or less. Let's win this!
I was born an underdog. I wasn't supposed to win the reddest seat held by a Democrat in Iowa. But, I campaigned like I played basketball: I outworked everyone.
And, I am ready to do the same in 2026. We will defeat Joni Ernst, together.
And, I am ready to do the same in 2026. We will defeat Joni Ernst, together.
August 21, 2025 at 2:16 PM
I was born an underdog. I wasn't supposed to win the reddest seat held by a Democrat in Iowa. But, I campaigned like I played basketball: I outworked everyone.
And, I am ready to do the same in 2026. We will defeat Joni Ernst, together.
And, I am ready to do the same in 2026. We will defeat Joni Ernst, together.