Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) officially announced Tuesday that she will not run for a third six-year term next year. “It has been an honor to dedicate my life to the service of our great state and country,” Ernst, 55, said in a video message, adding that after her family had given her “so much love and support” during her career …
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Sen. Joni Ernst officially announces she won’t seek reelection in 2026, opening Iowa Senate seat
Washington — Sen. Joni Ernst, an Iowa Republican, officially announced Tuesday that she won’t seek reelection in 2026 after two terms in the Senate. “After a tremendous amount of prayer and reflection, I will not be seeking reelection in 2026,” Ernst said in a video announcement. Ernst, 55, was elected to the Senate in 2014, becoming the first woman to …
Read More »Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa confirms she will not run for reelection in 2026
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 her plans. Ernst’s departure opens up a Senate seat in the state known for its long-serving incumbents. Ernst was first elected in 2014 to …
Read More »US Republican Senator Joni Ernst will not run for re-election, CBS News reports – Reuters
US Republican Senator Joni Ernst will not run for re-election, CBS News reports Reuters Joni Ernst won’t seek reelection to Senate in 2026, sources say CBS News Republican Sen. Joni Ernst won’t seek reelection next year, source says ABC News Republican Sen. Joni Ernst won’t seek re-election in Iowa in 2026 NBC News Iowa’s Joni Ernst Will Not Seek Re-election, Putting a Competitive Senate …
Read More »Republican Sen. Joni Ernst will not run for reelection in Iowa, sources say – The Washington Post
Republican Sen. Joni Ernst will not run for reelection in Iowa, sources say The Washington Post Joni Ernst won’t seek reelection to Senate in 2026, sources say CBS News Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst won’t seek reelection to third term, sources tell CNN CNN Republican Sen. Joni Ernst won’t seek re-election in Iowa in 2026 NBC News Ernst Is Part of a Bigger Problem for …
Read More »Iowa’s Joni Ernst won’t seek reelection next year – Politico
Iowa’s Joni Ernst won’t seek reelection next year Politico Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa won’t seek re-election: Sources Fox News Republican Sen. Joni Ernst won’t seek re-election in Iowa in 2026 NBC News Joni Ernst won’t seek reelection to Senate in 2026, sources say CBS News Ernst Is Part of a Bigger Problem for Republicans in Iowa Bloomberg.com Source link
Read More »Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst set to retire – Axios
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst set to retire Axios Joni Ernst won’t seek reelection to Senate in 2026, sources say CBS News Republican Sen. Joni Ernst won’t seek re-election in Iowa in 2026 NBC News Iowa’s Joni Ernst to retire from Congress, despite pressure from Republican leaders MSNBC News Ernst Is Part of a Bigger Problem for Republicans in Iowa Bloomberg.com Source link
Read More »Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst won’t seek reelection to third term, sources tell CNN
Facebook Tweet Email Link Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst has decided not to seek reelection to a third term, two people familiar with the decision say, and is poised to make an announcement next week. Ernst has been wrestling with the decision for months, but began telling friends in recent days. Her retirement creates an open Senate seat in Iowa. …
Read More »Iowa Democrat exits 2026 Senate race, backs Josh Turek against Joni Ernst
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa Democratic state lawmaker bowed out of the 2026 U.S. Senate primary race on Monday and endorsed a fellow legislator as the “best hope” to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, who has yet to formally announce her bid for a third term. Rep. J.D. Scholten said in a statement he was suspending his …
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