His experience, energy, and grit will be an incredible asset as we fight for Iowans in the U.S. Senate." Kraber also worked on Ernst's 2020 campaign, which she won by more than 6 percentage points.

Sen. Joni Ernst’s (R-Iowa) recent controversial remarks on Medicaid are threatening to become a political liability for the incumbent as she faces reelection next year. Ernst drew the ire of … ...

US News: Senator Joni Ernst defended her \\"we all are going to die\\" statement made at a heated town hall regarding a GOP-backed domestic policy bill. The bill, ...

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa defended herself Monday after drawing attention for telling a town hall attendee worried about proposed changes to Medicaid that "we all are going to die." ...

Ernst’s current Senate term is set to end in 2027, which co-host Sara Haines noted. “She’s up for reelection in 2026, so take note,” Haines warned viewers.

Five or ten years ago, Ernst would have said nothing after the “well, we’re all going to die” comment—and tried to let the gaffe die its own quick, quiet death, basically.

Ernst, first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2014, has indicated she intends to seek reelection in 2026. She recently announced her annual “Roast and Ride” fundraiser will be held this October.

Ernst posts snarky reply after telling town hall ‘we all are going to die’ The outrage over the senator’s glib response to concerns about Medicaid cuts was immediate.

The question is: will Ernst saying “we are all going to die” come back to haunt her, or is it a viral moment to be forgotten? “It’s not like something like Medicaid reform and Medicaid ...

Sen. Joni Ernst was met with shouts and groans when she said “we all are going to die” when citing the potential changes that could be made to Medicaid eligibility at an Iowa town hall Friday.

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst was met with shouts and groans when she said "we all are going to die" as she addressed potential changes to Medicaid eligibility at a town hall in north-central Iowa on ...