Ashley Hinson

a woman smiles as she gets off a motorcycle

Lucia Cheng

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Republicans talk government shutdown and cheer ICE arrest of superintendent at Roast and Ride

Katarina Sostaric

Sen. Joni Ernst and other members of Iowa’s all-Republican congressional delegation blamed Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown. They also thanked U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for her agency's arrest of former Des Moines Superintendent Ian Roberts.

State Rep. Shannon Lundgren (R-Peosta) stands to the left of Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson.

Shannon Lundgren for Iowa

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Republican state Rep. Shannon Lundgren joins the race for Iowa's 2nd District

James Kelley

DAVENPORT, IA - MARCH 13: President Donald Trump poses for a photo prior to making a speech at the Adler Theater on March 13, 2023 in Town, Florida.

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Republican state Sen. Charlie McClintock launches campaign for Congress

James Kelley

A shakeup in Iowa's 2nd Congressional District

Ben Kieffer, Katherine Perkins, Caitlin Troutman

Political scientists discuss recent headlines, including U.S. Rep. Hinson's run for Senate, another potential government shutdown and more.
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Iowa Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson is running for Senate in 2026

Katarina Sostaric

Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson is running to represent Iowa in the U.S. Senate. Hinson made her announcement shortly after Sen. Joni Ernst confirmed she will not run for reelection in 2026.