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Hey, John, my name is Josh Turek and I’m the Democrat who’s going to replace Joni Ernst in Iowa’s must-win Senate race.

Can I tell you a story?

When I launched my campaign for State House in 2022, no one thought I’d be able to win in a district Trump won handily twice.

However, John, as a Paralympian and former pro athlete, I know if there’s a will, there’s a way. So, I hit the streets of Council Bluffs and Carter Lake to make my case to voters.

The funny thing about my district is, unlike most of Iowa, this neck of the woods is very hilly. Most houses have 10 or 20 stairs leading up to the front porch.

Still, I spent four months knocking on damn near every door in town. Every time someone answered, they’d ask the same question: “How in the world did you get up here to my door?”

I told them the truth: I crawled up here, one step at a time. That’s how important this conversation is to me.

John, all that sweat and determination paid off on Election Day, when I won by six votes.

Then, in 2024, I turned my six-vote victory into a six-point victory.

That grit and grind is how we’re going to win in 2026. It won’t be easy — Iowa is one of the most competitive Senate seats in the country, according to experts — but we’re going to win this one step at a time.

One grassroots donation at a time. One county at a time. One voter at a time.

The first step here is showing grassroots strength ahead of our weekly fundraising deadline. With your help, I’ll win this open seat and conquer the steep climb up to Capitol Hill.

Will you chip in $25 split between my campaign and Blue Amp Action to get us one step closer to victory and a better future for Iowa?