Ernst expected to retire from Senate, forgo reelection campaign

Aug 29, 2025 - 22:00
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Ernst expected to retire from Senate, forgo reelection campaign
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is expected to forgo running for a third term in the Senate, a GOP operative confirmed to The Hill — leaving an open seat that could become hotly contested next year.  Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa), a former reporter-turned-lawmaker who’s served in Congress since 2021, is likely best positioned to replace her,…