Republican 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.
- Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa announced on Monday that she will not run for re-election in 2026, creating an open Senate seat in Iowa.
- Rep. Ashley Hinson plans to run for the Senate seat that Ernst is vacating, as confirmed by multiple sources.
- Ernst cited family reasons for her retirement after serving since 2014, expressing that serving as a senator was 'the privilege of a lifetime.'
- Iowa Republican leaders praised Ernst's efforts in cutting government waste and serving Iowans throughout her tenure in the Senate.
79 Articles
79 Articles
Joni Ernst Retiring From Senate, Will Still Be Huge Assh*le
It was a mere three months ago that Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) told a roomful of her constituents to fuck off and die.We’re not even exaggerating for comedic effect, much. Ernst was trying to defend (barely) the huge cuts to Medicaid that she and her Republican buddies in Washington were rushing to pass so they could get President Trump’s signature on it while he’s still alive. When someone pointed out to her that people would be deprived of health …
As Joni Ernst Packs It In, Another GOP Robot Gets Ready To Take Her Place
Since Joni Ernst and the rest of them don't even seem like human beings anymore, it seemed fitting to give her a robotic voice as she announces the coming end to her Senate career. Source: Associated Press 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. The Republican senator’s announ…
Republicans have a death wish
I’ll start by asking a question:Why do Republicans want so many of us to die?If I’m a Democratic politician, or voter, or even a loudmouth columnist, this is the only question I am asking repeatedly until the polls open in every election in America, before our sickly dictator uses our military in an attempt to end voting for good.We are in a life-or-death situation in America right now, and if you don’t believe me, why not let Iowa Republican Se…
Joni Ernst confirmed that she will not seek re-election in 2026. After two terms in the Senate, the Iowa Republican chose to step aside to spend more time with her family. She posted the news with a video on social media, where she said she will continue working to boost her state’s priorities. Read more]]>
Republican Sen. Joni Ernst Announces Retirement
Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa announced Monday she will not seek re-election in 2026. “This was no easy decision,” Ernst said in a video she posted on social media. […] The post Republican Sen. Joni Ernst Announces Retirement appeared first on The Western Journal.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 41% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium