Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) formally announced in a video on Tuesday that she would not seek reelection in next year’s midterm elections.

“I will not be seeking reelection in 2026,” Ernst said. “This was no easy decision. I love my state and country.”

A GOP operative confirmed to The Hill last week that Ernst was expected to forgo seeking a third term. The operative noted that Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa), a former........

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