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Joni Ernst

Joni Ernst

Republican Incumbent

Joni Ernst is the incumbent Republican U.S. senator from Iowa, but she is not seeking re-election in 2026. Her Senate career and military background have been central to her public profile, and her retirement created the open-seat contest now underway.

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Background

Career History

United States Senator 2015 – 2026
U.S. Senate

Represents Iowa in the U.S. Senate.

Montgomery County Auditor
Montgomery County, Iowa

Served as county auditor and local commissioner of elections.

State Senator
Iowa Senate

Served in the Iowa Senate before election to Congress.

Lieutenant Colonel
Iowa Army National Guard

Retired after 23 years of military service.

Education

Iowa State University B.A.
Columbus State University M.P.A.

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