Obama Endorses Iowa Senate Candidate Josh Turek in Campaign Video
Former President Barack Obama endorsed Iowa Democrat Josh Turek for the U.S. Senate in a video where they played basketball. Turek is running against Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson for the seat held by retiring Sen. Joni Ernst. Obama referenced…
Detroit, MI, July 29, 2026 —
Former President Barack Obama has publicly endorsed Iowa Democrat Josh Turek in his bid for the U.S. Senate. The endorsement was delivered via a campaign video that featured both Obama and Turek playing basketball.
In the video, Obama expressed his support for Turek, who is challenging Republican U.S. Representative Ashley Hinson for the Senate seat currently held by retiring Republican Senator Joni Ernst. Obama recalled his own past electoral successes in Iowa and shared his affection for the state.
“I know that when Iowans make up their minds, they make a difference,” Obama stated in the video. He urged Iowa voters to support Turek in his campaign to represent the state in the U.S. Senate.
The race for the Senate seat is shaping up to be a significant contest in the upcoming election cycle, with national figures like former President Obama weighing in to support candidates.
Story summarized from the original created by Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.
