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Coverage dated September 1, 2025

Ashley Hinson hints at Senate run after Ernst announces retirement

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Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) hinted at a possible bid for Sen. Joni Ernst's (R-Iowa) seat after she formally announced her intention to retire on Tuesday.

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  1. The Hill

    Ashley Hinson hints at Senate run after Ernst announces retirement (opens The Hill)

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    Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) hinted at a possible bid for Sen. Joni Ernst's (R-Iowa) seat after she formally announced her intention to retire on Tuesday.

  2. Washington Examiner

    Ashley Hinson jumps into open Iowa Senate race to replace Ernst (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Iowa GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson launched her 2026 Senate campaign following Sen. Joni Ernst’s retirement announcement.

  3. NBC News

    GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson announces Senate bid for open Iowa seat (opens NBC News)

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    Hinson, who flipped a Democratic-held House seat in 2020, made the announcement after fellow Republican Sen. Joni Ernst said she wouldn't seek re-election.

  4. The Daily Caller

    GOP Rep Announces Campaign For Retiring Senator’s Seat (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Republican Iowa Rep. Ashley Hinson announced Tuesday that she will run for Iowa’s open Senate seat in 2026 following Republican Sen. Joni Ernst’s decision not to run for reelection. Hinson, a former TV news anchor who is serving in her third House term, is the first Republican to jump in the race af…

  5. Fox News

    Republican rising star Ashley Hinson announces Senate bid in race to succeed Iowa's Ernst (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson announces her bid for U.S. Senate, positioning herself as President Trump's top ally to succeed retiring Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst.