Josh Turek calls for lifting income cap on Social Security to sustain program

By: Brooklyn Draisey

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: September 9, 2026

Words: 819

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago


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Social Security advocates joined Rep. Josh Turek Wednesday to speak with older adults about the U.S. Senate candidate’s commitments to preserving and expanding government systems that many Americans rely on for medical expenses and income.

Turek, campaigning for the state’s open Senate seat, told senior living center Scottish Rite Park residents that where his opponent, U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, has voted to cut Social Security, Medicaid and other programs, he would instead push for further …

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