👤 About Joni Ernst
Joni Ernst is a Republican incumbent for U.S. Senate in Iowa’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, JONI FOR IOWA, is registered in DES MOINES, IA, with HOBBS, CABELL listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $2.0M raised, $2.4M spent, and $1.8M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $997K from individuals and $637K from PACs and party committees. 11 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$2.0M
Cash on hand$1.8M
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. Senate
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Joni Ernst (incumbent) VIEWING
Republican · $2.0M raised
12 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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2026 candidate profile
Joni Ernst
Republican · Incumbent
Running for: Iowa U.S. Senate
$2.0M
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Biography
Joni Ernst is a Republican incumbent for U.S. Senate in Iowa’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, JONI FOR IOWA, is registered in DES MOINES, IA, with HOBBS, CABELL listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $2.0M raised, $2.4M spent, and $1.8M in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $997K from individuals and $637K from PACs and party committees. 11 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
Congressional record
Joni Ernst currently holds this seat.
Committee assignments
Border Management, Federal Workforce, and Regulatory AffairsConservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and BiotechnologyCybersecurityDisaster Management, District of Columbia, and CensusEmerging Threats and Capabilities · ChairmanLivestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food SafetyPersonnelRural Development, Energy, and Credit · Chairman
FEC filing
FEC IDS4IA00129
OfficeIowa U.S. Senate
PartyRepublican
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. Senate — Iowa
Primary: Jun 2, 2026 (4 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026