Sen. Joni Ernst Won’t Run for Re-Election — Iowa Senate Race Opens

🚨 *Breaking Political News from Iowa*

Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) has officially announced she will not seek a third term in 2026, leaving Iowa’s Senate seat wide open in a key battleground state.

⏱ *Timestamps for Key Insight:*
⏩ 0:00 – Ernst’s announcement & reaction
⏩ 0:20 – Political implications for Iowa and Senate control
⏩ 0:40 – Potential Democratic contenders and GOP replacements

*Why This Matters:*
* A rare open Senate seat in a politically pivotal state
* Could shift power dynamics during the upcoming midterms
* Sparks early speculation on emerging contenders and campaign strategies

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