Coverage dated August 28, 2025 to September 1, 2025

Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst announces she won’t seek reelection in 2026

Headline from Roll Call, on the newest of 2 developments

Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst won’t run for reelection next year, giving Democrats an opening in a red-trending state.

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2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Aug 29, 2025
Joni Ernst won't seek reelection to Senate in 2026, sources say
Headline from CBS News ·
Sep 2, 2025Newest
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst announces she won’t seek reelection in 2026
Headline from Roll Call ·

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Reports & sources

20 articles, oldest first.

The Daily Caller
Joni Ernst Not Seeking Reelection: Reports (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Aug 28, 2025
The Daily Caller's feed description
Republican Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst will reportedly not seek reelection for a third Senate term.
New York Post
Republican Senator Joni Ernst expected to announce she won’t seek reelection — leaving swing seat open (opens New York Post)
Published Aug 28, 2025
New York Post's feed description
Sen. Joni Ernst is expected to announce next month that she will not be seeking reelection.
NBC News
Republican Sen. Joni Ernst won't seek re-election in Iowa in 2026 (opens NBC News)
Published Aug 28, 2025
NBC News's feed description
Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa plans to announce that she will not run for re-election in 2026.
Fox News
Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa won't seek re-election: Sources (opens Fox News)
Published Aug 28, 2025
Fox News's feed description
Iowa's Sen. Joni Ernst will not seek re-election next year, and Rep. Ashley Hinson is expected to launch a Senate bid following the Republican's announcement.
CBS News
Joni Ernst won't seek reelection to Senate in 2026, sources say (opens CBS News)
Published Aug 28, 2025
CBS News's feed description
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa is expected to announce next week she's not running for reelection in 2026.
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Sen. Ernst of Iowa is expected to announce next month that she won't run for reelection in 2026 (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Published Aug 28, 2025
Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, an Iraq War combat veteran and Iowa's first woman elected to Congress, is expected to announce next month she will not seek reelection, leaving another vacancy in an Iowa seat that could have ripple effects down the ballot as Democrats look to the state for pickup opportunities…
The Hill
Ernst expected to retire from Senate, forgo reelection campaign (opens The Hill)
Published Aug 28, 2025
The Hill's feed description
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is expected to retire, leaving a contested open seat. Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) is likely to replace her.
PBS NewsHour
Sen. Ernst of Iowa is expected to announce next month she won't run for reelection in 2026 (opens PBS NewsHour)
Published Aug 28, 2025
PBS NewsHour's feed description
As Senate Republicans work to maintain their majority in the chamber, Ernst is joining a wave of her peers making headaches for the party.
The Guardian
Republican senator Joni Ernst of Iowa will not run for re-election (opens The Guardian)
Published Aug 28, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
First female senator to represent Iowa had a rocky reception from constituents earlier year over Medicaid cuts
CNN
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst won’t seek reelection to third term, sources tell CNN (opens CNN)
Published Aug 28, 2025
CNN's feed description
Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst has decided not to seek reelection to a third term, two people familiar with the decison say, and is poised to make an announcement next week.
Military.com
Iraq War Veteran Sen. Joni Ernst Expected to Announce Next that She Won't Run for Reelection (opens Military.com)
Published Aug 29, 2025
Military.com's feed description
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst is expected to announce next month she won't seek reelection, leaving another vacancy in an Iowa seat that could have ripple effects down the ballot as Democrats look to the state for pickup opportunities.
Roll Call
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst announces she won’t seek reelection in 2026 (opens Roll Call)
Published Sep 1, 2025
Roll Call's feed description
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst won’t run for reelection next year, giving Democrats an opening in a red-trending state.
Legal Insurrection
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst Won't Run for Reelection in 2026 (opens Legal Insurrection)
Published Sep 1, 2025
Legal Insurrection's feed description
Iowa elected Ernst in 2014.
New York Post
Sen. Joni Ernst announces she won’t seek third term (opens New York Post)
Published Sep 1, 2025
New York Post's feed description
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) officially announced Tuesday that she will not run for a third six-year term next year.
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa confirms she will not run for reelection in 2026 (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Published Sep 1, 2025
Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said Tuesday that she will not seek reelection next year, confirming in a video post on social media that she will retire after months of speculation about her plans.
CBS News
Sen. Joni Ernst officially announces she won't seek reelection in 2026, opening Iowa Senate seat (opens CBS News)
Published Sep 1, 2025
CBS News's feed description
Sen. Joni Ernst, an Iowa Republican, announced Tuesday that she won't seek reelection in 2026 after two terms in the Senate.
Fox News
Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa makes it official: She's not seeking re-election next year (opens Fox News)
Published Sep 1, 2025
Fox News's feed description
After serving two terms in the U.S. Senate, Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa announces that she won't seek re-election in 2026.

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