Friday’s news that Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is considering not seeking reelection inspired the type of internet callback that no political figure ever wants. A smoke signal sent by the campaign said ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst will not seek a third term in 2026, she announced in a video message, leaving Iowa with its first open Senate ...

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) officially announced Tuesday that she will not run for a third six-year term next year. “It has been an honor to dedicate my life to the service of our great state and country ...

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst will not seek reelection in 2026, according to two people familiar with her decision, setting off a major upheaval in one of Iowa's marquee midterm contests. Speculation has ...

COUNTY COURTHOUSE. STACIE BO. THANK YOU. ALSO BREAKING IT FOR SENATOR JONI ERNST HAS OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED SHE IS NOT RUNNING FOR REELECTION. KCCI’S LAURA TERRELL JOINS US IN STUDIO WITH WHAT THIS ...

"After a tremendous amount of prayer and reflection, I will not be seeking reelection in 2026," Joni Ernst, a Republican, said in a video message. Ernst's decision not to run for a third term in 2026 ...