Turek, 46, launched his campaign with a video titled “Underdog,” where he shared his experience on the path to become a two-time Paralympic gold medalist.

Turek, a 46-year-old Democrat from Council Bluffs, in an interview ahead of Tuesday’s announcement, said he is joining the expanding field for Iowa’s Senate race out of “patriotic duty” as he continues to see Iowans struggle to make ends meet.