Obama Backs Iowa Democrat Turek in Senate Race
July 29, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via Iowa Capital Dispatch

Former President Barack Obama is actively campaigning for Josh Turek's U.S. Senate bid in Iowa, telling voters "the ball's in your court" to elect the Democratic candidate. Obama's direct involvement underscores how national Democrats are investing resources in competitive Senate races, even in traditionally red states. The endorsement highlights the left's strategy of leveraging high-profile figures to energize their base and compete in battleground contests. Read more about this...