Thune endorses Hinson for Ernst’s Iowa Senate seat

Thune endorses Hinson for Ernst’s Iowa Senate seat

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is endorsing Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa), a third-term member of the House, giving her leg up in the race to replace retiring Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa). “We need conservative fighters in the Senate — and that’s exactly what we’ll get with Ashley Hinson,” Thune said in a statement. “Ashley has been a fierce advocate of President Trump’s America First agenda and has been instrumental in delivering big wins…

Thune and Scott gather behind Ashley Hinson in Iowa Senate race

Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) captured critical endorsements on Friday for her campaign to replace outgoing Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA), signaling her battle to keep the Senate seat red is gaining traction.  Ernst became the latest senator to announce on Tuesday she will not be running for reelection, triggering a surprise political shakeup in Iowa, and leading Hinson to launch her campaign within hours of the incumbent senator’s retirement message.  Sen…

GOP rising star reveals how Trump's agenda will be crucial to keeping Senate seat red, lands key endorsements

Rep. Ashley Hinson receives endorsements from Senate Republican leadership as she launches her 2026 Senate campaign in the race to succeed GOP Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa

Republicans Quickly Unify Around New Candidate In Open Senate Race

Republicans are quickly getting behind Iowa Rep. Ashley Hinson's campaign as she vies to become the Hawkeye State's next senator.

Senate GOP Leader John Thune, NRSC Chair Tim Scott endorse Ashley Hinson for US Senate

The move suggests national Republicans want to quickly unify behind Hinson to ensure the now-open Senate seat stays in GOP hands in 2026.

Republicans move quickly to support Ashley Hinson’s Senate bid

Republicans are quickly falling in line behind Ashley Hinson, the Iowa representative running to replace Sen. Joni Ernst in the red-leaning state. Senate Majority Leader John Thune and National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair Tim Scott on Friday endorsed Hinson, who announced her campaign…