DES MOINES - For only the third time in 50 years, Iowa will have an open U.S. Senate race on the ballot come next year. Ernst's decision to step aside focused new attention on the race and energized ...
"It has been an honor to dedicate my life to the service of our great state and country," Ernst said in a video announcement. "Now as our family ages and grows, it's my time for me to give back to ...
Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican from Iowa, has privately indicated she will not seek reelection in 2026, a decision that could make it harder for her party to hold the seat. Ernst, 55, was first ...