Republican US Senator Ernst Says She Won't Seek Re-Election
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) walks to a policy luncheon meeting on Capitol Hill, in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 15, 2025. (Reuters File)
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U.S. Republican Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa on Tuesday announced that she will not run for re-election next year, potentially complicating her party’s efforts to maintain control of the chamber.
“After a tremendous amount of prayer and election, I will not be seeking re-election in 2026,” Ernst said in a video posted on X.
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(Reporting by Susan Heavey, Editing by Franklin Paul)
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