The GOP rapidly consolidates support for the congresswoman as she launches her campaign for the open seat, with endorsements from the President and Senate leadership signaling a clear path to the nomination.

Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson is quickly establishing herself as the frontrunner in the 2026 Iowa Senate race, securing a wave of high-profile endorsements just days after announcing her candidacy. The swift consolidation of support from key party figures, including an official endorsement from President Trump on Friday, suggests that Hinson will face little internal opposition as she seeks to replace retiring Sen. Joni Ernst.

In a post on Truth Social, President Trump lauded Hinson as a “WINNER” and a “loving wife and proud mother,” praising her work on issues such as job creation

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