DES MOINES — 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.

Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican from Iowa, has privately indicated she will not seek reelection in 2026, a decision that could make it harder for her party to hold the seat. Ernst, 55, was first ...

DES MOINES - For only the third time in 50 years, Iowa will have an open U.S. Senate race on the ballot come next year. Ernst's decision to step aside focused new attention on the race and energized ...

Joni Ernst reflects on final State of the Union as a senator ...

"It has been an honor to dedicate my life to the service of our great state and country," Ernst said in a video announcement. "Now as our family ages and grows, it's my time for me to give back to ...

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa formally announced on Monday that she will not run for re-election in next year's midterms. "Having been raised in a family who has given me so much love and support ...

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst explains why forces had to strike Iran.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst told a crowd of conservatives that she received "a lot of pressure from the White House" to run for a third ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. DES MOINES - For only the third time in 50 years, Iowa will have an open U.S. Senate race on the ballot come next year. Ernst's ...

U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson is the favorite to win the Republican nomination with U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst out of the race. But she faces a primary challenge. Democrats are seeking to attack Hinson over her ...