“Josh also believes that women should make decisions about their reproductive health care, not politicians, and wrote and sponsored legislation to repeal Iowa’s extreme, near-total abortion ban.”
“He spoke out against legislation removing antidiscrimination protections for gender identity from Iowa’s civil rights code, and he wrote and sponsored legislation to repeal Iowa’s extreme, near-total abortion ban.”
Lower health care costs, including premiums and out-of-pocket costs
Extend or restore the enhanced ACA premium tax credits
Lower prescription drug prices
Hold health insurance companies accountable
“Secondly, I think that we can put guardrails on insurance. I mean, insurance rates are skyrocketing. I’m someone that believes that doctors should be deciding care, not insurance companies.”
“I want to make sure that the American dream is still accessible to every single person. That’s why I’m out there laser focused, a livable wage, affordable housing, affordable health care, driving down costs to the middle class.”
“We need to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies for at least a year. Iowans – including those in the rural communities – deserve access to affordable health care.”
“We can’t afford more rural health care closures – not in the only state with a growing cancer rate. I believe health care is a human right, and every Iowan deserves accessible and affordable care. That’s what I’ll fight for when I’m Iowa’s next Senator.”
“In the U.S. Senate, he will fight to strengthen our unions, protect collective bargaining rights, cut taxes for the middle class, and ensure every Iowan has access to affordable health care and housing.”
“I know firsthand the importance of affordable health care, which is why, as Iowa’s next U.S. Senator, I’ll never stop fighting to ensure every Iowan is able to get the care they need, and will work tirelessly to ensure every Iowan has access to affordable health care.”
“If I’m able to get up to the U.S. Senate, I want to ensure that every Iowan, every American has access to affordable healthcare, and that we actually put the resources into addressing this cancer crisis because as you all know, far too many Iowans and far too many Americans are struggling”
“In the U.S. Senate, Josh will fight to protect Social Security and Medicare, lower the cost of life-saving prescription drugs, and make health care more affordable for all Iowans.”
Lower insulin costs, such as with a $35 monthly cap
Cap what patients pay for prescription drugs
Rein in pharmacy benefit managers
Stop drug companies' price gouging and excessive price hikes
“In the U.S. Senate, Josh will fight to protect Social Security and Medicare, lower the cost of life-saving prescription drugs, and make health care more affordable for all Iowans.”
“In the Iowa legislature, Josh voted for a bipartisan $100 million property tax cut for Iowans, including additional tax cuts for seniors and veterans, voted in support of legislation to lower the cost of prescription drugs for Iowans, regulate PBMs, and help keep local pharmacies afloat, and introduced legislation to cap the cost of insulin to $25 a month.”
“While Hinson voted against capping the cost of prescription drugs for Iowa seniors and accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars from the pharmaceutical industry, Josh is committed to lowering the cost of life-saving prescription drugs and making health care more accessible.”
“In the richest country on Earth, no one should have to question whether or not they’ll be able to access lifesaving medications because their local pharmacy has closed. In the U.S. Senate, I will fight for full reimbursements, to put guardrails on insurance companies, and for PBM reform because right now, Iowans are suffering while the pharmaceutical industry rakes in billions”
“In the legislature, Josh has been on the front lines of fighting for better health care. He has sponsored legislation to cap insulin costs at $25/month, to expand access to dental services under Medicaid, to protect patients in nursing homes, and to eliminate long waiting lists for Medicaid home and community-based services waivers.”
“Address vertical integration in health care by prohibiting one company from owning an insurance provider, pharmacy benefit manager, and pharmacy chain.”
“In the U.S. Senate, Josh will fight to protect Social Security and Medicare, lower the cost of life-saving prescription drugs, and make health care more affordable for all Iowans.”
“We can’t afford more rural health care closures – not in the only state with a growing cancer rate. I believe health care is a human right, and every Iowan deserves accessible and affordable care. That’s what I’ll fight for when I’m Iowa’s next Senator.”
“I believe health care is a human right, and I know firsthand the importance of affordable health care. When I’m in Washington, I’ll never stop fighting to ensure every Iowan is able to get the care they need”
“I am someone that believes that health care is a human right. When I’m in the United States Senate, I’m going to do everything that I can to fight for a public option, because I believe that every single Iowan deserves access to quality health care”
“We can’t afford more rural health care closures – not in the only state with a growing cancer rate. I believe health care is a human right, and every Iowan deserves accessible and affordable care. That’s what I’ll fight for when I’m Iowa’s next Senator.”
“In the U.S. Senate, he will fight to strengthen our unions, protect collective bargaining rights, cut taxes for the middle class, and ensure every Iowan has access to affordable health care and housing.”
“I know firsthand the importance of affordable health care, which is why, as Iowa’s next U.S. Senator, I’ll never stop fighting to ensure every Iowan is able to get the care they need, and will work tirelessly to ensure every Iowan has access to affordable health care.”
“If I’m able to get up to the U.S. Senate, I want to ensure that every Iowan, every American has access to affordable healthcare, and that we actually put the resources into addressing this cancer crisis because as you all know, far too many Iowans and far too many Americans are struggling”
“While Hinson voted against capping the cost of prescription drugs for Iowa seniors and accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars from the pharmaceutical industry, Josh is committed to lowering the cost of life-saving prescription drugs and making health care more accessible.”
“I believe health care is a human right, and there are far too many barriers to accessible and affordable health care for all Iowans, but especially those in the rural communities. In the only state with a growing cancer rate, we should be doing everything we can to make our state healthier, not further cut access to health care for the most vulnerable”
“Addressing Iowa’s cancer crisis is personal to Josh, and he is laser-focused on putting an end to Iowa’s rising cancer rate, investing in research, holding cancer-causing chemical companies accountable, and ensuring Iowans can access the care they need.”
“In the legislature, Josh has been on the front lines of fighting for better health care. He has sponsored legislation to cap insulin costs at $25/month, to expand access to dental services under Medicaid, to protect patients in nursing homes, and to eliminate long waiting lists for Medicaid home and community-based services waivers.”
“Restore full funding for Medicaid for the 110,000 Iowans who are at risk of losing access to health care due to cuts in the Big Beautiful Bill that Ashley Hinson voted for.”
“He is fighting to improve Medicaid benefits for individuals with disabilities, and sponsored legislation to eliminate 14C certificates, which allow for-profit companies to pay disabled workers a subminimum wage.”
Protect, strengthen and expand the Affordable Care Act
Restore and extend the ACA premium tax credits
“We need to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies for at least a year. Iowans – including those in the rural communities – deserve access to affordable health care.”
Help older and disabled people get care at home and in their communities
Protect and expand Medicaid funding for long-term care
Improve the safety and quality of nursing homes
“In the legislature, Josh has been on the front lines of fighting for better health care. He has sponsored legislation to cap insulin costs at $25/month, to expand access to dental services under Medicaid, to protect patients in nursing homes, and to eliminate long waiting lists for Medicaid home and community-based services waivers.”
Make insurers pay for needed care instead of denying it
“Secondly, I think that we can put guardrails on insurance. I mean, insurance rates are skyrocketing. I’m someone that believes that doctors should be deciding care, not insurance companies.”
“In the richest country on Earth, no one should have to question whether or not they’ll be able to access lifesaving medications because their local pharmacy has closed. In the U.S. Senate, I will fight for full reimbursements, to put guardrails on insurance companies, and for PBM reform because right now, Iowans are suffering while the pharmaceutical industry rakes in billions”
Protect and strengthen rural hospitals so they stay open
“We can’t afford more rural health care closures – not in the only state with a growing cancer rate. I believe health care is a human right, and every Iowan deserves accessible and affordable care. That’s what I’ll fight for when I’m Iowa’s next Senator.”
Stop insurers from denying or delaying care doctors say patients need
“Secondly, I think that we can put guardrails on insurance. I mean, insurance rates are skyrocketing. I’m someone that believes that doctors should be deciding care, not insurance companies.”
“No one in the richest country on Earth should have to choose between health care and putting food on the table. No protection for health care, no deal.”
“I believe that healthcare is a human right and that’s what I’m going to fight for because I’m seeing Iowans all across the state, and far too many of these rural communities in particular, that are struggling with healthcare”
“The new spot titled “Underdog” features Josh speaking directly to Iowans about his lifelong fight to ensure that all Iowans can afford the healthcare they need, fueled by his personal experience undergoing 21 surgeries by the age of 12.”
“He also sponsored a bill to ban certain medical devices that use known carcinogens. Thanks to the attention Josh brought to the issue, major medical device manufacturers changed their practices, significantly reducing the risk of cancer for Iowans with disabilities.”
“Josh wrote and passed a “right to repair” bill that makes it far easier for people to repair wheelchairs and mobility devices covered under Medicaid.”
Open and expand markets for American farm products
Ensure fair markets and trade policies for farmers
Expand biofuels like E15 to create markets for crops
“Farmers across Iowa are supporting Josh because they know he’ll fight for common-sense policies that protect family farms including stopping the Hinson-backed tariffs, ending the war in Iran, and passing a comprehensive Farm Bill, and championing legislation to deliver year-round, nationwide E15, Right to Repair, and Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling.”
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“He partnered with the Ranking Member of the Iowa House Agriculture Committee (and Turek endorser) Rep. J.D. Scholten to sponsor the Regaining Iowa Farmers’ Independence Plan. One key aspect of the plan, a Right to Repair bill, recently passed the House with bipartisan support.”
“Josh has also fought for Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling, sponsored legislation to fight consolidation so that small farmers and ranchers can compete, sponsored legislation to break up fertilizer monopolies, and fought to provide farmers incentives to engage in practices that protect water and soil quality.”
“We put these labels on any other thing. And we should certainly have it on our food because I believe that American consumers would certainly want to go out of their way to buy from America and support our American farmers.”
“At a time of unparalleled uncertainty due to shrinking markets, sky-high input prices, and rampant consolidation, Josh is committed to being an unwavering champion for Iowa farmers in the U.S. Senate.”
“In the U.S. Senate, Josh will champion legislation that allows Iowa farmers to compete, including passing nationwide, year-round E15, sponsoring a federal Right to Repair bill, fighting for Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling, and cracking down on monopolies.”
“Josh has championed meaningful legislation for Iowa farmers, including fighting for a Right to Repair bill so farmers can fix their own equipment and Mandatory Country of Origin labeling.”
“He also sponsored legislation to break up monopolies that drive up input costs, fight consolidation so small farmers and ranchers can compete, and provide farmers incentives to engage in practices that protect water and soil quality.”
“Invest in job training programs and apprenticeships to prepare the next generation of Iowans to fill gaps in the labor market without having to go to college.”
“I want to make sure that the American dream is still accessible to every single person. That’s why I’m out there laser focused, a livable wage, affordable housing, affordable health care, driving down costs to the middle class.”
“In the U.S. Senate, I will continue to fight for strong unions, higher wages, lower taxes for the middle class, and collective bargaining rights for all”
“Josh also has a long record of fighting for workers’ rights, from sponsoring bills to raise the minimum wage to pushing to protect workers’ right to organize.”
“He is fighting to improve Medicaid benefits for individuals with disabilities, and sponsored legislation to eliminate 14C certificates, which allow for-profit companies to pay disabled workers a subminimum wage.”
“In the U.S. Senate, he will fight to strengthen our unions, protect collective bargaining rights, cut taxes for the middle class, and ensure every Iowan has access to affordable health care and housing.”
“In the U.S. Senate, I will continue to fight for strong unions, higher wages, lower taxes for the middle class, and collective bargaining rights for all”
“Josh also has a long record of fighting for workers’ rights, from sponsoring bills to raise the minimum wage to pushing to protect workers’ right to organize.”
“On Monday, Josh received the endorsement of the Iowa Professional Fire Fighters Association (IPFF) at a press conference where Iowa fire fighters spoke about Josh’s record of fighting – and delivering – for them by expanding coverage for Iowa’s emergency responders..”
“I am going to fight for campaign finance reform…but second, I’m going to fight for ethics reforms — both to the Supreme Court and members of congress”
“Josh knows it’s families like his that pay the price of Washington’s corruption, and that’s why he’ll work with anyone to tackle corruption in both parties and root out self-serving politicians like Ashley Hinson.”
“The bottom line is that I know costs are too damn high, and as your next Senator, I am going to bring them down. I will take on corruption in both parties to lower costs and make an economy that works for all of us, not just for the billionaires and the big corporations.”
“I am going to fight for campaign finance reform…but second, I’m going to fight for ethics reforms — both to the Supreme Court and members of congress”
“Josh has sponsored legislation to cap the amount of money that can be given to individual campaigns and political committees, so wealthy donors don’t have outsized influence on our elections.”
“In just four years, Josh has had a tremendous impact, passing meaningful legislation to strengthen the veterans homestead tax credit and to make it easier for Iowans with disabilities to repair wheelchairs and mobility devices.”
“He passed legislation to strengthen the veteran homestead tax credit. He has also sponsored legislation to increase state funding for the veterans trust and to create a homeowner assistance program for servicemembers.”
“Support military families through policies that allow military dependents to stay on military health care until age 26, support military spouse employment, and ensure that all military families have a safe and healthy home environment.”
Block and reverse government actions against LGBTQ people
“He spoke out against legislation removing antidiscrimination protections for gender identity from Iowa’s civil rights code, and he wrote and sponsored legislation to repeal Iowa’s extreme, near-total abortion ban.”
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“By overcoming partisanship and the usual political games, Josh has managed to enact meaningful reforms for the disabled community and killed more than a few terrible bills.”
“Josh knows that our fundamental rights and freedoms are under attack from Washington, including our freedom of speech, the freedom to marry who we love, and the freedom for women to make their own decisions about reproductive health care.”
“As the first and only permanently disabled member of the Iowa legislature, Josh has led the charge to support individuals with disabilities in the Iowa House.”
“Stop the federal lawsuit to gut Section 504, which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in any setting that receives federal financial assistance.”
Avoid unnecessary wars, using force only as a last resort
Require congressional authorization before using military force abroad
“Iowa’s veterans support Josh Turek because they know he will fight for an end to the type of forever wars that Ashley Hinson has voted to continue and ensure our servicemen and women are taken care of when they come home.”
“As information continues to emerge about the situation in Venezuela, we know one thing is true: nobody wants another unjustified, unconstitutional war that Congress didn’t approve. Iowans are tired of never ending wars.”
“Unlike Ashley Hinson, I will fight for Iowa and Iowans, and as your next U.S. Senator, I will do whatever it takes to end this war, lower fuel prices, and bring much-needed relief to the working families just trying to get by.”
“Farmers across Iowa are supporting Josh because they know he’ll fight for common-sense policies that protect family farms including stopping the Hinson-backed tariffs, ending the war in Iran, and passing a comprehensive Farm Bill, and championing legislation to deliver year-round, nationwide E15, Right to Repair, and Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling.”
Restore Congress's power to approve wars and military force
“As information continues to emerge about the situation in Venezuela, we know one thing is true: nobody wants another unjustified, unconstitutional war that Congress didn’t approve. Iowans are tired of never ending wars.”
“He is also the lead Democratic sponsor on bipartisan legislation to protect Iowa National Guardsmen from being sent into active combat unless Congress has declared war and from being sent into another state without the permission of the governor of that state.”
“The bottom line is, I know that costs are way too damn high, and as your next senator, I am absolutely committed, laser-focused, on bringing costs down.”
“I want to make sure that the American dream is still accessible to every single person. That’s why I’m out there laser focused, a livable wage, affordable housing, affordable health care, driving down costs to the middle class.”
“The bottom line is that I know costs are too damn high, and as your next Senator, I am going to bring them down. I will take on corruption in both parties to lower costs and make an economy that works for all of us, not just for the billionaires and the big corporations.”
Fund border security with more agents and resources
Stop cartels from smuggling drugs and people across the border
“In the Senate, I’ll work with anyone to make sure these folks have the tools they need to keep the border secure, stop human trafficking and the flow of illegal drugs into Iowa.”
“We deserve a functional immigration system that keeps our borders secure and enforces our laws and simplifies the path to citizenship – two goals that are not mutually exclusive.”
Have state and local governments help carry out deportations
“When the Biden administration and Congress failed to address immigration, Josh broke with his party and worked with Iowa Republicans to pass legislation that allowed Iowa law enforcement to deport individuals who came here illegally.”
“We deserve a functional immigration system that keeps our borders secure and enforces our laws and simplifies the path to citizenship – two goals that are not mutually exclusive.”
“We deserve a functional immigration system that keeps our borders secure and enforces our laws and simplifies the path to citizenship – two goals that are not mutually exclusive.”
“We deserve a functional immigration system that keeps our borders secure and enforces our laws and simplifies the path to citizenship – two goals that are not mutually exclusive.”
“In the U.S. Senate, Josh will fight to protect Social Security and Medicare, lower the cost of life-saving prescription drugs, and make health care more affordable for all Iowans.”
“Social Security is an earned benefit. Before Social Security, we had nearly 70% of our seniors in this country living in abject poverty and we have to protect it”
“I really believe that one of the best ways to keep Social Security solvent is we have to remove the cap. I think that it is absolutely ridiculous that individuals like Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos pay Social Security tax for the first few minutes of the year, but we have teachers and police officers and nurses that are paying year round.”
“In the U.S. Senate, I give you my pledge: I’m going to do everything I can to protect health care, to protect our seniors, to protect Social Security.”
“Address the water quality crisis that is at the core of our cancer crisis by funding water quality sensors and cracking down on chemical companies that pollute our water supply.”
“Addressing Iowa’s cancer crisis is personal to Josh, and he is laser-focused on putting an end to Iowa’s rising cancer rate, investing in research, holding cancer-causing chemical companies accountable, and ensuring Iowans can access the care they need.”
“Address the water quality crisis that is at the core of our cancer crisis by funding water quality sensors and cracking down on chemical companies that pollute our water supply.”
“Address the water quality crisis that is at the core of our cancer crisis by funding water quality sensors and cracking down on chemical companies that pollute our water supply.”
“Farmers across Iowa are supporting Josh because they know he’ll fight for common-sense policies that protect family farms including stopping the Hinson-backed tariffs, ending the war in Iran, and passing a comprehensive Farm Bill, and championing legislation to deliver year-round, nationwide E15, Right to Repair, and Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling.”
“The plan to buy beef from Argentina farms will kick Iowa farmers while they’re down and already struggling with corn and soybeans income at the lowest level in the last 15 years.”
“We need intelligent, thoughtful strategic tariff policies and implementation policies, this is both at the local and the state and the federal level to be able to address this.”
“In the U.S. Senate, he will fight to strengthen our unions, protect collective bargaining rights, cut taxes for the middle class, and ensure every Iowan has access to affordable health care and housing.”
“In the U.S. Senate, I will continue to fight for strong unions, higher wages, lower taxes for the middle class, and collective bargaining rights for all”
“Josh has sponsored legislation to repeal school vouchers, because public dollars belong in public schools, and to require the state board of education to be transparent about nonpublic school accreditation.”
“I want to make sure that the American dream is still accessible to every single person. That’s why I’m out there laser focused, a livable wage, affordable housing, affordable health care, driving down costs to the middle class.”
“In the U.S. Senate, he will fight to strengthen our unions, protect collective bargaining rights, cut taxes for the middle class, and ensure every Iowan has access to affordable health care and housing.”
Stop large investors from outbidding families for homes
“In the Iowa House, Josh fought to make the dream of owning a home more in reach, sponsoring legislation to cut taxes for first-time homebuyers and to limit the ability of private equity to buy up Iowa homes.”
“In the Iowa House, Josh fought to make the dream of owning a home more in reach, sponsoring legislation to cut taxes for first-time homebuyers and to limit the ability of private equity to buy up Iowa homes.”
“Ban Wall Street private equity firms from purchasing single family homes and farmland to make housing more affordable and protect small family farms.”
Tap oil reserves and pause fuel exports to lower prices
“I have always said that no party has a monopoly on good ideas, and I’m glad to see Sen. Grassley echoed my call to pause diesel exports to provide relief to Iowa’s families and farmers hurting from skyrocketing fuel prices.”
“Josh has consistently worked across the aisle on immigration, passing legislation to crack down on fentanyl in Iowa and keep dangerous criminals off the streets.”
Give law enforcement more resources to fight drugs
“In the Senate, I’ll work with anyone to make sure these folks have the tools they need to keep the border secure, stop human trafficking and the flow of illegal drugs into Iowa.”
“Josh has consistently worked across the aisle on immigration, passing legislation to crack down on fentanyl in Iowa and keep dangerous criminals off the streets.”
