DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa State Capitol Bureau) -- U.S. Representative Ashley Hinson, a three-term Republican from Marion, launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate with her first event in her hometown of West Des Moines Friday.

Hinson has pledged to do what political insiders describe as the “Full Grassley” as she tries to become the party’s nominee to run for the seat of U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, the Republican from Red Oak, who announced on Tuesday that she would not seek a third term.

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley holds events, public or private, in all 99 Iowa counties each year.

Hinson has worked quickly to solidify support for her party’s nomination. She announced endorsements from fellow U.S. Representative Zach Nunn, a 3rd District Republican from Ankeny; numerous Republic

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