Marion, IA – Liberal U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek missed hundreds of critical votes – more than 58% of votes during the 2026 legislative session – failing to do his basic duties as a legislator for his constituents. Despite missing hundreds of votes, Turek took the full taxpayer funded per diem of more than $20,000.

If the average American didn’t do the core responsibility of their job over half the time, they’d be fired – not promoted. Turek is an absentee legislator and doesn’t deserve the promotion he’s asking for.

On Tuesday, February 24th, 2026, Josh Turek skipped the vote to help alleviate Iowa’s nursing shortage and keep Iowa hospitals and clinics fully staffed.

“Ashley Hinson delivered $50 billion for rural healthcare and is a champion for Iowa’s healthcare workers,” said Hinson Campaign Communications Director Billy Fuerst. “Josh Turek once again skipped a vote to support high-quality, affordable healthcare in Iowa – unsurprising but always disappointing.”

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