Obama endorses Democratic Iowa state rep running for US Senate against Trump-backed House Republican
Former President Barack Obama endorsed Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek for the U.S. Senate in a video that featured the two playing basketball. Turek, a four‑time wheelchair basketball Paralympian and two‑time gold medalist, will run against Trump‑backed Republican Ashley Hinson. The race comes after Senator Joni Ernst announced she will not seek re‑election in 2026.
- ▪Barack Obama announced his endorsement of Josh Turek in a basketball‑court video.
- ▪Josh Turek is a four‑time wheelchair basketball Paralympian and two‑time gold medalist.
- ▪Republican Ashley Hinson, who has Trump’s endorsement, is Turek’s opponent in the general election.
- ▪Senator Joni Ernst has decided not to run for re‑election in 2026.
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Politics Obama endorses Democratic Iowa state rep running for US Senate against Trump-backed House Republican 'Let's make sure that we send Josh Turek to the United States Senate,' Obama said By Alex Nitzberg Fox News Published July 30, 2026 7:53am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Obama's 'player to coach' transition draws critique from Clay Travis Former President Barack Obama's declaration of transitioning from a 'player to coach' in the Democratic Party draws sharp critique from OutKick founder Clay Travis. Sean Hannity and Travis discuss Obama's unsuccessful endorsements for Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, and Kamala Harris.
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