STATEMENT: Ernst Latest to Drop Out as Republicans Leave Lousy Legacy in Iowa

Under Republican leadership, Iowa sank to 49th in the nation in economic development, 48th in personal income growth, and is near the top for fastest-growing new cancer rates

Des Moines – Today, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart released the following statement regarding Senator Joni Ernst’s announcement that she will not run for reelection: 

“While Joni Ernst dropped out of this race because she knows her support for Medicaid cuts is a nonstarter, the eventual Republican nominee for Senate will be saddled with the same toxic Republican agenda that’s harming Iowa families.

The energy is on our side heading into the midterms as Iowans are fed up with Washington Republicans spiking costs for working people to deliver tax cuts for billionaires. In 2026, Iowans will elect a Democrat to the U.S. Senate who will prioritize making  Iowa economically prosperous and a healthier state.”

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