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Turek's Paralympic Pitch for Senate | Des Moines News
Josh Turek, Iowa’s first open Senate race candidate since 2014, just dropped his fiery 30-second TV ad — “USA” — spotlighting his Paralympic glory and calling for a Washington that works for the people. Born with spina bifida, Turek’s two gold medals in wheelchair basketball are front and center, as he transitions from global stage to Capitol Hill, promising to fight corruption. Facing off against Republican Ashley Hinson and Libertarian Thomas Laehn, this race is heating up fast — with Super PACs pouring cash on both sides, Turek out-raised Hinson last quarter but trails in cash reserves…
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