Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) revealed in a video message Tuesday that she will not seek another term in 2026, ending more than ten years in the Senate and a career in public service that has spanned the U.S. Army Reserves, the Iowa Army National Guard, and state and federal elected office.

“Serving as your United States senator is the privilege of a lifetime,” Ernst stated. “Now, as our family ages and grows, it’s my time to give back to them. After a tremendous amount of prayer and reflection, I will not be seeking re-election in 2026.”

A native of Red Oak, Iowa, Ernst rose from working on her family’s farm to serving as a lieutenant colonel in the…

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