Republican senator Joni Ernst of Iowa will not run for re-election
First female senator to represent Iowa had a rocky reception from constituents earlier year over Medicaid cutsUS politics live – latest updatesThe US Republican senator Joni Ernst of Iowa is not expected to seek re-election next year, according to multiple news reports, a move that could open a...
<p>First female senator to represent Iowa had a rocky reception from constituents earlier year over Medicaid cuts</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2025/aug/29/cdc-robert-f-kennedy-jr-donald-trump-federal-reserve-lisa-cook-latest-us-politics-news-live-updates">US politics live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>The US <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/republicans">Republican</a> senator Joni Ernst of <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/iowa">Iowa</a> is not expected to seek re-election next year, according to multiple news reports, a move that could open a competitive seat in the high-stakes battle to control the chamber.</p><p>CBS News was the first to report that Ernst had told confidantes that she <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/joni-ernst-wont-seek-reelection-to-senate-in-2026-sources-say/">intends to announce</a> her decision not to seek re-election next week. Ernst’s office and campaign did not immediately respond to requests for comment.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/29/republican-iowa-senator-joni-ernst">Continue reading...</a>
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