GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson launched her campaign Tuesday for Iowa’s open Senate seat, aiming to replace two-term Sen. Joni Ernst in the red-leaning state.
Hinson, who has served in the House since 2021, has long been seen as a potential successor to Ernst, who announced earlier in the day that she won’t run for reelection.
Hinson hinted at jumping into the race in a post on X just minutes after Ernst said she wouldn’t seek reelection — then confirmed it later with a follow-up announcement on social media.
“I’m all in,” she wrote. “I’m running for the United States Senate to fight alongside President Trump and deliver on the America First agenda.”
POLITICO previously reported on Hinson’s plans to announce a Senate bid.
Several Democrats are also vying for the seat, including state Sen. Zach Wahls and state Rep. Josh Turek, a four-time Paralympic basketball player who captured gold medals for the U.S. in 2016 and 2021.
