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 ...

Ernst was first elected in 2014. Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst plans to announce that she will not run for reelection in 2026, a senior Republican official familiar with her decision told ABC News.

"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 ...

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 ...