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Ashley
Hinson

Iowa U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson is the 2026 Republican nominee for Iowa's open U.S. Senate seat.

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Background

Ashley Hinson is a Republican politician from Iowa currently serving as the U.S. representative for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District, a seat she has held since January 3, 2021. 14 She was born in Des Moines and resides in Marion, Iowa. 14

Before entering politics, Hinson worked as a journalist and television reporter at KCRG-TV in Cedar Rapids for more than a decade. 4 She earned a B.A. in broadcast journalism from the University of Southern California in 2004. 13 She previously served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2017 to 2020, representing the 67th District. 14

Hinson is the 2026 Republican nominee for the open U.S. Senate seat in Iowa, which became available when Senator Joni Ernst announced her retirement. 18 She faces Democratic nominee Josh Turek in the November 3, 2026 general election. 1718 Senator Chuck Grassley endorsed her Senate campaign in early 2026. 7

At a glance

Party
Republican
Running for
U.S. Senate, Iowa
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District
Website
ashleyhinson.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Voting record

How Ashley Hinson voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24) and 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2023 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.

roll call votes
1,909
missed
1.0%
with their party’s majority
93%

Recent key votes

  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobs
    Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energy
    Water Resources Development Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energy
    Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safety
    PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safety
    National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budget
    Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes

Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,909 votes →

Timeline

  1. Oct 9
    news
    Newsweek reports Hinson's strategy of aligning with Trump while calling for Iran war end may be working

    Newsweek analysis suggested Hinson's approach of backing Trump broadly while breaking with him on the Iran war could be yielding political benefits, as she maintained a narrow polling lead heading into the final weeks of the race.

    Ashley Hinson's Trump Strategy Might Be Working in Iowa · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 9
    poll
    Emerson/Nexstar poll: Hinson leads Turek 47%-45% among likely Iowa voters

    The poll of 650 likely voters (conducted Oct. 5–6) showed Hinson at 47% and Turek at 45%, with Laehn at 2% and 7% undecided. Hinson's support dropped from 50% in Emerson's September survey, while Turek held at 45%. The margin was within the ±3.8-point credibility interval.

    Iowa 2026 Poll: U.S. Senate Race Tightens · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 8
    news
    Turek intensifies campaign to tie Hinson to Medicaid cuts

    Following the debate, Turek's campaign pushed messaging linking Hinson to Medicaid reductions in the 2025 Republican budget law, targeting a key vulnerability in the Iowa Senate race.

    Turek tries to tie Hinson to Medicaid cuts in crucial Iowa ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 7
    controversy
    Turek criticizes Hinson over personal wealth and congressional housing per diem during debate

    During the debate, Turek criticized Hinson over her increased wealth and her use of a congressional housing per diem. Hinson responded that the per diem is provided to cover members' housing while Congress is in session. Hinson in turn raised Turek's missed Iowa House votes.

    Turek, Hinson talk legislative track records at US Senate debate · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 7
    debate
    Hinson and Turek clash in first Iowa Senate debate at Iowa PBS

    The two candidates debated in Johnston, Iowa, sparring over the Iran war, tariffs, health care, and legislative records. Turek attacked Hinson's vote for the 2025 Republican budget law over Medicaid cuts; Hinson argued the Rural Health Transformation Program would offset reductions for Iowa. Libertarian Laehn did not participate. A second debate was scheduled for October 13.

    WATCH: U.S. Senate candidates Hinson, Turek debate in Iowa - PBS · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 30
    news
    GOP super PAC Senate Leadership Fund adds $20M to support Hinson in Iowa

    The Republican-aligned Senate Leadership Fund announced an additional $20 million in Iowa spending on top of $33 million previously committed. One Nation, a related group, also planned $11 million in ads praising Hinson.

    GOP super PAC adds $20M to support Ashley Hinson in Iowa Senate race · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 29
    news
    Hinson dismisses poll unfavorable to her after Trump's $15B steel mill announcement

    Hinson publicly dismissed an Iowa poll showing her trailing, following the Trump administration's unveiling of a $15 billion steel mill investment for Iowa.

    Ashley Hinson Dismisses Iowa Poll After Trump Unveils $15B ... · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Sep 28
    endorsement
    Hinson praises Trump's proposed Iowa steel plant at Oval Office event

    Hinson joined other Iowa Republicans at an Oval Office event to thank President Trump for announcing a proposed Iowa steel plant, shortly after her public call to end the Iran war.

    Iowa Republicans in tight midterm races praise Trump for steel plant · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Sep 28
    news
    Hinson and Turek address fuel costs and trade at Des Moines news conference

    Hinson again called for Congress to act on lowering fuel prices and ending the Iran war. The candidates also traded criticisms on trade policy and its effects on Iowa.

    Iowa's U.S. Senate candidates share fuel cost policies ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  10. Sep 23
    news
    Hinson says Iran war 'must be brought to a successful and immediate end'

    Fox News reported Hinson's call for an immediate end to the Iran war, framing it around the economic pressures Iowans face from the conflict.

    Trump-backed Iowa US Senate hopeful says Iran war must ... · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  11. Sep 22
    poll
    Sabato's Crystal Ball shifts Iowa Senate race from 'Leans Republican' to 'Toss-up'

    The nonpartisan ratings project changed the race's rating amid close polling and following Hinson's public call for an end to the Iran war.

    Iowa Senate race shifts to toss-up as Iran war plagues Republican Hinson · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  12. Sep 21
    news
    Hinson calls for end to Iran war and proposes fuel-cost relief measures

    In a social-media post, Hinson said 'Iowans are being squeezed' by the Iran war and called for suspending the gas tax, pausing diesel exports, and creating a diesel relief program. NBC News noted she had previously voted against six House resolutions directing Trump to halt the war.

    Iowa GOP Senate candidate Ashley Hinson calls for Iran war to end ... · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  13. Jun 2
    filing
    Hinson wins Republican primary with 74% of the vote

    A canvass-based tally gave Hinson 153,059 votes (74%) in the Republican primary, defeating former state senator Jim Carlin who received 53,196 votes.

    Ashley Hinson | Biography & Record — The Conservative Ledger · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • John Thune (Senate Majority Leader) official
    Reported as endorsing Hinson before Trump's September 2025 endorsement; no separate date given. foxnews.com
  • National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) organization
    Reported as endorsing Hinson before Trump's September 2025 endorsement; no separate date given. foxnews.com
  • Veterans for Ashley coalition other
    Coalition of more than 100 Iowa veterans announced by the campaign on October 10, 2026. ashleyhinson.com · Oct 10, 2026
  • Iowa Corn Growers Association PAC organization
    Endorsed Hinson for the 2026 election cycle; association announcement dated September 21, 2026, and Hinson's campaign posted about it September 22. iowacorn.org · Sep 21, 2026
  • Sheriffs for Hinson coalition other
    Coalition of 44 current and four former Iowa sheriffs, including Woodbury County Sheriff Chad Sheehan and Jones County Sheriff Greg Graver. ashleyhinson.com · Sep 4, 2026
  • Iowa Farm Bureau organization
    Endorsed Hinson for U.S. Senate according to her campaign. ashleyhinson.com · Sep 2, 2026
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley official
    Grassley said, "I have no doubt that she will be the right person to work alongside me in the Senate." Announced alongside endorsements from Reynolds, Ernst, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley, House Majority Leader Bobby Kaufmann, and more than 30 other Iowa state and local leaders. ashleyhinson.com · Feb 4, 2026
  • Gov. Kim Reynolds official
    Announced her support at an event in Sioux City on January 29, 2026. desmoinesregister.com · Jan 29, 2026
  • Sen. Joni Ernst official
    Endorsed Hinson at a joint event on January 10, 2026. news.ballotpedia.org · Jan 10, 2026
  • Donald Trump official
    Then-president Trump wrote, "Ashley Hinson will be an outstanding Senator, and has my Complete and Total Endorsement." foxnews.com · Sep 5, 2025

Past elections

General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.

YearSeatResultVotesShare
2022U.S. House IA-02 · RWon172,18154.1%
2020U.S. House IA-01 · RWon212,08851.2%

Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$10.22M
Spent
$5.40M
Cash on hand
$6.75M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record S6IA00314(opens in a new tab)

Sources 33

  1. [1] Press Release Archives - Ashley Hinson for Iowa(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  2. [2] Ashley Hinson's Trump Strategy Might Be Working in Iowa(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] Iowa 2026 Poll: U.S. Senate Race Tightens(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  4. [4] Turek tries to tie Hinson to Medicaid cuts in crucial Iowa ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  5. [5] Turek, Hinson talk legislative track records at US Senate debate(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  6. [6] WATCH: U.S. Senate candidates Hinson, Turek debate in Iowa - PBS(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  7. [7] Issues | Representative Ashley Hinson - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  8. [8] GOP super PAC adds $20M to support Ashley Hinson in Iowa Senate race(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  9. [9] Ashley Hinson Dismisses Iowa Poll After Trump Unveils $15B ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
  10. [10] Iowa Republicans in tight midterm races praise Trump for steel plant(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  11. [11] Iowa's U.S. Senate candidates share fuel cost policies ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  12. [12] Trump-backed Iowa US Senate hopeful says Iran war must ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
  13. [13] Iowa Senate race shifts to toss-up as Iran war plagues Republican Hinson(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  14. [14] Iowa Corn Growers Association PAC Announces 2026 Candidate ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  15. [15] Iowa GOP Senate candidate Ashley Hinson calls for Iran war to end ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  16. [16] Ashley Hinson | Biography & Record — The Conservative Ledger(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  17. [17] Ashley Hinson Launches "Sheriffs for Hinson" Coalition(opens in a new tab) Sep 4, 2026
  18. [18] Iowa Farm Bureau Endorses Ashley Hinson for United States ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 2, 2026
  19. [19] Ashley Hinson on socialism and regulations on healthcare and AI(opens in a new tab) Aug 26, 2026
  20. [20] Turek, Hinson running for open U.S. Senate seat in Iowa as Ernst ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 6, 2026
  21. [21] Issues(opens in a new tab) Jul 20, 2026
  22. [22] Hinson Helps Secure House Passage of Year Round E15(opens in a new tab) May 13, 2026
  23. [23] Hear from the candidates running for Iowa's open US Senate seat(opens in a new tab) Apr 27, 2026
  24. [24] Iowa's congressional delegation votes against limiting U.S. ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 6, 2026
  25. [25] Senator Chuck Grassley Endorses Representative Ashley Hinson ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 4, 2026
  26. [26] Kim Reynolds endorses Ashley Hinson for Iowa's open US Senate seat(opens in a new tab) Jan 30, 2026
  27. [27] Hinson Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make ...(opens in a new tab) Dec 9, 2025
  28. [28] Trump endorses Ashley Hinson for Iowa Senate seat as Joni ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 4, 2025
  29. [29] Illegal Immigrants Should Never Vote in U.S. Elections - Ashley Hinson(opens in a new tab) Apr 10, 2025
  30. [30] Hinson, Cotton Introduce the RIFLE Act(opens in a new tab) Apr 1, 2025
  31. [31] Hinson Votes in Support of Laken Riley Act and Sarah's Law(opens in a new tab) Jan 22, 2025
  32. [32] Hinson Votes in Support of Laken Riley Act(opens in a new tab) Jan 15, 2025
  33. [33] Hinson: Illegal Immigrants Should Never Vote in U.S. Elections(opens in a new tab) Jul 10, 2024
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