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Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa plans to not seek reelection in 2026, potentially leading to a competitive Senate race with candidates like Rep. Ashley Hinson and Democrats already preparing to contest the seat, amid Iowa's political landscape favoring Republicans in recent elections.
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst will not seek reelection in 2024, prompting potential Republican candidates like Ashley Hinson to run, while Democrats see the seat as a possible pickup in a challenging political landscape for both parties.
Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa is expected to announce she will not seek reelection in 2026, creating an open seat that could impact the state's political landscape, with potential candidates including Rep. Ashley Hinson and several Democrats. Her departure follows similar moves by other Iowa Republicans and signals a possible shift in the state's political dynamics, which have trended Republican in recent years.
Democrat J.D. Scholten has announced his candidacy to challenge Republican Senator Joni Ernst in 2026, motivated by her controversial 'We're all going to die' comment about Medicaid cuts during a town hall. Scholten, a former baseball player and current state representative, aims to make the race a referendum on issues like trade policies affecting Iowa farmers. The race is part of broader Democratic efforts in Iowa, where they haven't won a Senate seat since 2008.
J.D. Scholten, a Democratic state representative and former candidate, announced he will challenge Republican Senator Joni Ernst in Iowa's Senate race after Ernst's controversial remarks defending Medicaid cuts, which Scholten criticized as disrespectful to Iowans.
Iowa State Rep. J.D. Scholten announced his run for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Joni Ernst in 2026, amid national backlash against Ernst's comments on Medicaid and SNAP cuts. Scholten, a former congressional candidate and current state legislator, emphasizes the need for change in Iowa's political landscape and aims to appeal across party lines, citing his previous electoral experiences and local involvement.