Iowa Is Back on the Map
Iowa is experiencing a resurgence in political competitiveness with the recent primaries. Democrats have nominated notable candidates, including Paralympic gold medalist Josh Turek for the U.S. Senate and state auditor Rob Sand for governor. This shift has prompted national attention as both parties prepare for a potentially contentious election season.
- ▪Josh Turek won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate by more than 25 points.
- ▪Turek is a two-time Paralympic gold medalist and has a compelling personal story.
- ▪Rob Sand, the Democratic nominee for governor, has positioned himself as an independent-minded candidate.
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PoliticsIowa Is Back on the MapThe state will have its first competitive races in years.By Elaine GodfreyCharlie Neibergall / GettyJune 3, 2026, 6:36 PM ET ShareSave You could be forgiven for ignoring the recent political goings-on in Iowa. The state, which was once a violet-hued hub of unpredictability, has lately elected and reelected Republicans.In last night’s primaries, though, Iowa Democrats nominated the kind of candidates the national party has struggled to find. Josh Turek, a two-time Paralympic gold medalist with a record of winning red areas, is the party’s nominee for the state’s open U.S. Senate seat. And Rob Sand, the affably idiosyncratic state auditor who didn’t have a challenger, is officially up for governor.
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