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Josh Turek missed 261 votes in the state legislature between Jan. 12, 2026, and May 3, a rate of nearly 58% for that period, according to Fox News Digital.
He defended his attendance record during a Tuesday night debate against Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson for Iowa's open U.S. Hinson criticized Turek's absences while answering a question about rising cancer rates in Iowa.
"You have to show up to vote for things like pediatric cancer research," she said, adding that she has invested in legislation to redirect resources to address the cancer crisis.
When the moderator asked Turek why he missed the votes, he stated that he has met with Iowans in all 99 counties and held hundreds of public forums.
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