Republican senator Joni Ernst from Iowa will not run for reelection in the upcoming year.
The race for Iowa's Senate seat in the 2026 election has taken an unexpected turn with the entry of Representative Ashley Hinson into the competition. This development comes following Senator Joni Ernst's announcement that she will not seek reelection.
Representative Hinson, an Iowa Republican and former TV news anchor, has expressed a private interest in running for the Senate seat. Two Republican sources have confirmed this news to POLITICO, speaking on the condition of anonymity before the decision was made public.
Senator Ernst's retirement has opened up a Senate seat in a state that leans red. Her decision to step down came despite efforts from the White House and Senate leadership to persuade her to run for reelection. The GOP will now have another seat to defend next fall.
Iowa Democrats, state Sen. Zach Wahls and state Rep. Josh Turek, have already declared their candidacy for the Senate seat. Hinson's potential entry into the race further complicates the battle for the midterms in Iowa.
The GOP will now have another contender in the race for the Senate seat with Hinson's potential candidacy. Her entry into the race could potentially shift the balance of power in the Senate race in Iowa.
The Iowa Republican's plans to run for the Senate seat, if Senator Ernst does not run again, have already shaken up the battle for the midterms. The race for the Senate seat in Iowa is becoming increasingly competitive, and both parties are gearing up for a fierce contest.
Democrats are hoping to target the Senate seat in Iowa, and Hinson's potential entry into the race could provide them with another opportunity to do so. The race for the Senate seat in Iowa is expected to be one of the most closely watched races in the midterms.
As the race heats up, both parties are expected to invest significant resources in the state to secure the Senate seat. The race for the Senate seat in Iowa is set to be a critical battle in the midterms, and both parties are leaving no stone unturned to secure victory.
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