Paralympic Gold Medalist Josh Turek Wins Iowa Democratic Primary, Eyes First Statewide Win Since 2008
Turek's primary victory advances Democrats' effort to reclaim an Iowa Senate seat held by Republicans for 15 years, testing whether personality and achievement can overcome the state's rightward lean.
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