Iowa Republican Ernst Won’t Seek Reelection to Senate, CBS Says

Republican Senator Joni Ernst will not seek reelection in 2026, CBS reports, citing multiple people familiar with the matter.

• Ernst plans to announce her decision on Thursday, CBS says

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