Republican Sen. Joni Ernst won't seek re-election in Iowa in 2026

The two-term Republican had faced criticism from the right for wavering over Trump's pick of Pete Hegseth to lead the Defense Department. She was first elected to the Senate in 2014.

via: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/republican-sen-joni-ernst-wont-seek-re-election-iowa-2026-rcna228053