U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst's decision not to run for reelection has reset the Republican field, spurring U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson to jump into the race, where she has worked to quickly consolidate support ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said Tuesday that she will not seek reelection next year, confirming in a video post on social media that she will retire after months of speculation about ...

DES MOINES — Saying it is time to give back to the family that has supported her during her career in public service, Iowa Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst in a video message announced Tuesday that she ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said Tuesday that she will not seek reelection next year, confirming in a video post on social media that she will retire after months of speculation about ...

U.S. Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem was the special guest at U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst's final Roast and Ride fundraiser at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on Saturday, October. 11, 2025.

DES MOINES - For only the third time in 50 years, Iowa will have an open U.S. Senate race on the ballot come next year. Ernst's decision to step aside focused new attention on the race and energized ...