Iowa Democratic candidates push for term limits at Polk County Steak Fry

By: Joanna Schroeder

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: August 30, 2026

Words: 1,238

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago


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Two national Democratic lawmakers endorsed Josh Turek for U.S. Senate on Saturday and called for term limits for U.S. Supreme Court justices and lawmakers.

Nearly 700 Iowans gathered at Des Moines Water Works Park for the 2026 Polk County Steak Fry to hear from 10 current legislators and hopefuls. They were joined by headliners U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse from Rhode Island and U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin from Maryland.

Whitehouse, who currently serves as the ranking …

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