Basque DNA in the midterms: the son of a pelotari and an athlete forged in Bilbao in the democratic wave

The recent U.S. midterm elections highlighted two politicians with Basque ties: Rafael Anchía and Josh Turek. Anchía, son of a Basque pelotari, secured a significant victory in Texas, reaffirming his position with 78% of the vote. He has been a prominent Democratic figure for over two decades, maintaining strong connections to his Basque heritage. Turek, a former wheelchair basketball player in Bilbao, made headlines by winning a Senate seat in Iowa, previously held by Republicans for twelve years. His political focus includes advocating for disability rights and working-class issues, marking a notable Democratic success in the elections.