# Ashley Hinson

> Ashley Hinson has served as U.S. Representative for Iowa's 2nd congressional district since 2021. She won the Republican primary for the open Senate seat with 73.9% of the vote.

## Key facts

- Party: Republican
- Office sought: U.S. Senate
- Current office: U.S. Representative, Iowa's 2nd Congressional District
- State: IA
- Race: Iowa Senate 2026
- Incumbent status: challenger
- Residence: Marion, IA
- Race rating: Leans Republican
- Campaign website: https://www.hinsonforsenate.com

## Biography

Ashley Hinson was born on June 27, 1983, in Des Moines, Iowa. She earned her B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Iowa. She worked as a television news reporter and anchor before being elected to the Iowa House of Representatives in 2016. She was elected to Congress in 2020. She was endorsed by President Donald Trump and Sen. Joni Ernst for the Senate race.

## Background

- Education: B.A., Broadcast Journalism, University of Iowa
- Professional background: U.S. Representative (2021–present); Iowa state legislator (2017–2021); Television journalist
- Public service: Iowa House of Representatives (2017–2021); U.S. Representative (2021–present)

## Opponents in this race

- [Josh Turek](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/josh-turek-iowa-d-2026.md) — Democrat
- [Ashley Hinson](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/ashley-hinson-iowa-r-2026.md) — Republican
- [Josh Turek](https://transparencyreport.io/candidates/josh-turek-ia-2026.md) — Democratic

## Sources

- 2026 United States Senate election in Iowa — Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_Senate_election_in_Iowa
- Ashley Hinson — Bioguide Congress.gov: https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/H001087

Last updated: 2026-06-15T19:51:37.748Z

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