Joni Ernst's Unexpected Senate Exit?
Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa has reportedly decided not to seek re-election in 2024, complicating Republican efforts to maintain a majority with their current 53-47 lead in the Senate. Ernst, 55, has served since 2014 and her decision is seen as a significant political development.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 29-08-2025 21:01 IST | Created: 29-08-2025 21:01 IST
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In a surprising political development, U.S. Republican Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa has confided in close associates that she won't run for re-election next year, according to a CBS News report.
This decision by Ernst, a 55-year-old veteran senator elected in 2014, could pose challenges for the Republican Party as they work to maintain their slim majority in the Senate.
The GOP currently holds a 53-47 lead in the chamber, and Ernst's decision could impact their strategy in defending and potentially expanding their numbers in the upcoming electoral cycle.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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