DES MOINES, Iowa —

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst appears to be running for reelection in 2026.

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The two-term senator representing Iowa has not officially announced plans for next year's election, but her campaign announced Wednesday it is hiring Bryan Kraber to lead her 2026 reelection campaign.

"I'm thrilled to have Bryan Kraber leading my re-election campaign," Ernst said in a news release announcing the hire. "A native Iowan, Bryan knows our state, he knows how to win, and he's ready to hit the ground running. 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 .

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