Quick Info
| Profession | American politician, wheelchair basketball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 12/04/1979 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Birthplace | Council Bluffs, Iowa, U.S. |
Latest News about Josh Turek
03/06/2026
Joshua Mark Turek won the Democratic primary for Iowa's U.S. Senate race in 2026. Coverage described him as a four-time Paralympian and two-time Paralympic gold medalist who later entered state politics and built a profile as a disability advocate and prairie populist.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Joshua Mark Turek |
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| Known For | Member of the Iowa House of Representatives and Paralympic wheelchair basketball player |
| Political Party | Democrat |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Abraham Lincoln High School, Council Bluffs |
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| College | Southwest Minnesota State University |
| Postgraduate | DeVry University (MBA) |
Personal Life
| Residence | Council Bluffs, Iowa |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Jarolin |
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Career
| Political Career | Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 20th district |
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| Sports Career | Wheelchair basketball player; represented the United States at four Paralympic Games and won gold medals in 2016 and 2020 |
| Other Roles | Professional wheelchair basketball player in Europe; works in mobility-related disability services |
Social Media
| X | https://x.com/turek4iowa |
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| https://www.linkedin.com/in/rep-joshua-turek-35a1b7205 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born with spina bifida | |
| 2. Underwent 21 surgeries by age 12 | |
| 3. Won election to the Iowa House by six votes | |
| 4. Has been recognized in hall of fame honors related to sports and school |