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Senator Joni Ernst will not seek re-election in 2026, creating a competitive Senate race in Iowa. Democrats see an opportunity, but face an uphill battle in a Republican-leaning state.

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Ernst Will Not Run Again, Putting a Competitive Senate Seat in Play

Democrats still face an uphill fight to win in Iowa and retake the majority in the closely divided Senate.

Senator Joni Ernst, Republican of Iowa, in January. Ms. Ernst, who was first elected in 2014, will not seek re-election next year.Credit...Eric Lee/The New York Times

By Tyler Pager and Annie Karni

Aug. 29, 2025

Senator Joni Ernst, Republican of Iowa, will not seek re-election next year, according to two people familiar with her plans, creating an opening that could lead to a competitive race in a key state next year as the two parties battle for control of the Senate.

Ms. Ernst plans to make a formal announcement next week, one of the people said, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss private deliberations. A spokeswoman for Ms. Ernst did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Her departure could give Democrats a prime opportunity to flip a seat in the closely divided Senate, though...

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