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Josh Turek's Wife: Jarolin Turek, Immigrant from Dominican Republic
Josh Turek, Iowa's Democratic Senate candidate, highlights his immigrant wife Jarolin's background in immigration debates ahead of November elections.
In brief
Josh Turek, Iowa's Democratic Senate candidate, highlights his immigrant wife Jarolin's background in immigration debates ahead of November elections. Josh Turek, Iowa's Democratic Senate candidate, uses his wife Jarolin's immigrant background to argue for border security while opposing excessive immigration…
Josh Turek's Background
Josh Turek is the Democratic nominee for Iowa's open U.S. Senate seat.
Jarolin Turek's Origin
Jarolin Turek is an immigrant from the Dominican Republic who became a U.S. citizen.
Family Life
The couple lives in Council Bluffs, Iowa, where Josh was born and raised.
Paralympic Career
Turek won Paralympic gold medals in wheelchair basketball in 2016 and 2020.
Political Messaging
Turek argues for border security while opposing excessive immigration enforcement.
Campaign Advert
Turek described the current immigration system as 'broken' in an August campaign advert.
“I’ll work with anyone to fix [the southern border], including President Trump, to secure the border, stop the flow of drugs into Iowa.”
The short version
Josh Turek, Iowa's Democratic Senate candidate, uses his wife Jarolin's immigrant background to argue for border security while opposing excessive immigration enforcement.
