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Paralympic Senator's Absences Under Scrutiny | Wilmington News
Paralympic gold medalist and Iowa state legislator Josh Turek, running for U.S. Senate, is facing scrutiny after missing nearly 60% of his votes this year—261 absences from January to May—while collecting over $20,000 in per diem payments. His campaign defends the absences as necessary for fundraising, citing events like a $43K haul in Southern California during a 6-day stretch where he missed 12 votes. Though Turek’s underdog story and bipartisan work are emphasized, his campaign has raised only $3.4 million, lagging behind rivals. His opponent, Ashley Hinson, highlights his absence from…
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