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Trump endorses Ashley Hinson in Iowa Senate race
President Trump and top GOP leaders back Ashley Hinson to maintain Republican control of Iowa's Senate seat after Senator Ernst's retirement announcement.
- On September 5, 2025, President Donald Trump publicly expressed his support for Ashley Hinson, the Republican congresswoman running in Iowa's Senate race to replace the retiring Senator Joni Ernst.
- Ernst announced she would not seek re-election in 2026, creating an open seat amid Democrats' efforts to expand their senatorial map in Iowa.
- Hinson launched her campaign earlier that week, emphasizing priorities like secure borders, cutting taxes, supporting Iowa agriculture, and opposing Democratic policies.
- Trump stated, "I know Ashley well, and she is a WINNER!" and NRSC Chair Sen. Tim Scott called her the fighter Iowa needs to deliver Trump's agenda in 2026.
- The endorsement boosted Hinson's frontrunner status in a GOP primary with other candidates, as Republicans aim to defend and expand their Senate majority in 2026.
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USA TodayPresident Donald Trump endorses Republican US Rep. Ashley Hinson's campaign for US Senate
"Ashley Hinson will be an outstanding Senator, and has my Complete and Total Endorsement," Trump wrote of Hinson. "SHE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN!"
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