Trending Now - Iowa Democrats Rally Behind Paralympian's Senate Primary Victory

WHO:

NBC News - Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek won the Democratic nomination for the state’s open U.S. Senate seat.

Fox News - Turek defeated state Sen. Zach Wahls in the Senate primary.

WHAT:

NBC News - Turek expressed feeling “hope” for the first time in Iowa following his apparent victory.

Fox News - Turek will face GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson in the general election for Ernst's seat.

WHERE:

NBC News - The events took place in Iowa.

WHEN:

Fox News - The general election is set to occur on November 8, 2026.

WHY:

NBC News - Turek's victory is part of a Democratic effort to flip a key GOP-held Senate seat.

HOW:

Fox News - Turek won the primary election against Wahls.

(UPDATED June 3, 2026 06:37 UTC)

Iowa state Representative Josh Turek has won the Democratic nomination for the state's open U.S. Senate seat, defeating state Senator Zach Wahls in the primary election. Turek expressed a sense of hope following his victory and will now face GOP Representative Ashley Hinson in the general election scheduled for November 8, 2026. This win is part of a broader Democratic strategy aimed at flipping a key Republican-held Senate seat.