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A conversation with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate State Rep. Josh Turek

Iowa Public Radio | By Ben Kieffer,
Neve Kelley
Published October 30, 2026 at 11:57 AM CDT
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek speaks to voters at a campaign event in January.
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Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek speaks to voters at a campaign event in January.

Ben Kieffer talks with state Rep. Josh Turek, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate. He discusses fuel prices and the war in Iran, farm policy, healthcare and his record in the Iowa House. The contest with Republican nominee Rep. Ashley Hinson is one of the most competitive Senate races in the country.

This conversation aired Sept. 29, 2026.
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Ben Kieffer
Ben Kieffer is the host of "River to River." Since 2007, Kieffer has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Kieffer has a bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa.
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Neve Kelley
Neve Kelley is IPR's talk show production assistant. She recently graduated from Oberlin College, where she studied English, environmental studies, writing and communication. She is originally from Peoria, Illinois. She uses her passion for community-centered storytelling to showcase the people, culture and arts that shape Iowa. Some of her favorite things to do in Iowa include going to shows at Codfish Hollow and the Englert, visiting different coffee shops and taking yoga classes.
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