Iowa

Iowa Shake-Up: Ernst’s Exit Opens Senate Path for Hinson

On the heels of Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) announcing her retirement, three-term US Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Marion/Cedar Rapids) quickly declared her candidacy for the now open Iowa Senate seat. Rep. Hinson will be a strong statewide candidate. In the US House since 2021, a state Representative for two terms, and a Cedar Rapids ABC affiliate

Political Snippets from Across the Country

U.S. Senate Alabama: Alabama US Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) made his expected entry into the open US Senate race official. He will at least compete against two-term Attorney General Steve Marshall in the Republican primary. The eventual party nominee will become the prohibitive favorite to win the general election. Rep. Moore’s move will open the

The Iowa Hotbed

The Hawkeye State of Iowa will be among the nation’s hottest political domains in the next year, featuring competitive races from the top of the ballot to the bottom. Recently, we have seen new action occurring in several of the races. Sen. Joni Ernst (R) has not yet formally announced for re-election and rumors that

Iowa’s 2026 Senate Scene: Whispers, Warchests, and Waiting on Ernst

There has been much public speculation as to whether two-term Iowa Senator Joni Ernst (R) will seek re-election next year, and such talk has heightened because of circumspect actions emanating from the incumbent. On a local radio show, however, Sen. Ernst appeared to tap down the rumors, indicating that such talk is “titter tatter.” The

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