US EditionRepublican US Senator Ernst says she won't seek re-election
Sen. Joni Ernst's retirement after two terms opens Iowa's 2026 Senate race with Rep. Ashley Hinson likely to run amid growing Republican and Democratic competition.
- Republican Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa announced she will not seek re-election in 2026, creating an open Senate seat in Iowa.
- Congressperson Ashley Hinson plans to run for Ernst's Senate seat, as confirmed by multiple sources.
- The state's political landscape is shifting, with Democrats energized after recent special election wins in Iowa and four Democrats already running for the Senate in Iowa, signaling a competitive race ahead.
- After 11 years in the Senate, Ernst emphasized her honor in serving and supporting Iowans in a video announcement.
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DCCC Statement on Ashley Hinson Leaving IA-02 a Competitive Open Seat
DCCC spokesperson Katie Smith released the following statement after Ashley Hinson announced she will vacate IA-02 to run for Senate: “Ashley Hinson sees the writing on the wall: her re-election prospects are doomed because Northeast Iowans see that she is more focused on serving billionaires than working for them. Hinson fleeing her voters is just the latest sign of no confidence in Washington Republicans’ agenda of raising prices, cutting heal…
Ashley Hinson Announces Run For Senate
MARION, Iowa — Congresswoman Ashley Hinson has announced her candidacy for the United States Senate, highlighting her commitment to the America First agenda and her alliance with President Trump. Hinson emphasized her dedication to securing borders, supporting Iowa agriculture, and…
Iowa U.S. Senator Joni Ernst will not seek reelection - The Daily Iowan
Iowa Republican U.S. Senator Joni Ernst announced she will not seek reelection on Tuesday, in what is expected to be the marquee race for the 2026 midterm election. The announcement comes after a flurry of national news reports on Friday that Ernst would drop out in early September. An Iraq war veteran, Ernst is the first woman elected to an Iowa congressional seat and the first female combat veteran to serve in the U.S. Senate. She won the va…
Ashley Hinson hints at Senate run after Ernst announces retirement
Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) teased a run for Iowa’s Senate seat Tuesday after Sen. Joni Ernst (R) formally announced her retirement. “As we look forward, President Trump needs a fighter in the Senate who will always have his back to continue to cut spending, deport illegal aliens, and put working families first,” Hinson, a staunch Trump…
Pro-life senator announces she will not seek re-election
With the 2026 midterms looming on the horizon, one Republican senator has announced she will not be seeking re-election.On Tuesday, Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) confirmed the rumors that have been swirling for months and officially announced that she will not seek a third term. She made the announcement in a video posted to X.'Protecting life and the most vulnerable among us is the most important measure of any society.'"It has been an honor to dedi…
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