Politics WATCH: Sen. Joni Ernst is retiring Iowa Production Staff September 3, 2025 Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window)X Share on Mail (Opens in new window)Mail Copy link US Sen. Joni Ernst announced this week that she’s not running for reelection. Already, US Rep. Ashley Hinson has jumped in. Before we get into the race, let’s talk about political legacy. Popular Things To Do 11 best spring & summer festivals in Iowa in 2026 History Evelyn K. Davis’ legacy of helping working-class Iowans Labor 2 new Iowa bills to lower grocery prices: Iowa Worker’s Almanac layoffs and news for Feb. 12, 2026 Politics Hinson, Miller-Meeks, Nunn back bill that could make it harder for married women to vote Politics WATCH: Iowan confronts GOP lawmakers for worsening workforce shortages Follow Us TikTok YouTube Instagram X Facebook Newest Videos Politics WATCH: Iowan confronts GOP lawmakers for worsening workforce shortages Politics WATCH: Iowa Mennonites hold ‘Sing Down the Doors at Target’ protests against ICE Politics WATCH: Waukee and Trailridge students walk out to protest Trump administration, ICE Politics WATCH: Iowa Republicans are moving a bill to limit students’ access to libraries Politics WATCH: Iowans rip bill that would worsen health care worker shortages
