Paralympic champion becomes US senator. His story moves.

Josh Turek won the Iowa Senate seat with 50.5% of the vote, marking a significant Democratic victory in a traditionally Republican state. His win is pivotal for the Democrats' control of the Senate. Turek, a former Paralympic basketball player, has Polish roots and overcame significant health challenges, including 21 surgeries due to spina bifida. His campaign focused on issues like Trump's tariffs and fuel prices affecting agriculture. Turek's father, a Vietnam War veteran, highlighted the lasting impacts of the war on their family, emphasizing Josh's struggles as a consequence of his father's experiences.