Senator Joni Ernst Won’t Run in 2026 — Iowa’s Key Senate Seat Opens

🚨 *Major Political Shake-Up in Iowa*

Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) has decided not to seek re-election in 2026, leaving her Senate seat wide open—potentially reshaping the midterm battlefield.

⏱ *Timestamps for Quick Insights:*
⏩ 0:00 – Announcement and key details
⏩ 0:20 – Why Ernst is stepping down
⏩ 0:40 – Democratic hopefuls & GOP contenders starting to emerge

*Why It Matters:*
* A rare open seat could swing control of the Senate
* Democratic candidates are already lining up to challenge
* Signal of shifting tides in a formerly Republican stronghold

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