Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson's departure from Iowa's 2nd Congressional District race to run for U.S. Senate is already drawing interest from a spate of Republicans who may mount campaigns for the seat in 2026.

Hinson's move opens the door to a potentially crowded GOP primary field as Republicans weigh a run for northeastern Iowa's 2nd District, marking another top-tier contest without an incumbent as national Democrats target three of Iowa's four congressional districts .

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