U.S. Senator Joni Ernst says her decision not to run for reelection is the “right one,” for several reasons. Ernst spoke with Radio Iowa this weekend and brought up her 2014 campaign pledge to serve ...

Iowa Republican U.S. Senator Joni Ernst announced she will not seek reelection on Tuesday, in what is expected to be the marquee race for the 2026 midterm election. The announcement comes after a ...

"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 ...

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak, IA) released a video to announce she will not seek reelection. (Ernst office photo) Iowa Senator Joni Ernst has released a video statement to announce she will not ...