Joni Ernst
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Profile Snapshot
Joni Kay Ernst is an American politician and retired military officer serving since 2015 as the junior United States senator from Iowa. She is a member of the Republican Party. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
Promise Keeping
Honesty
Transparency
Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
Abuse of Power
Consistency
Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
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Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
Fiscal Responsibility
Balanced Budget
National Debt
Tax Policy
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Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
43/44 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 43 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialJoni Ernst is a candidate for U.S. Senate - IAprofile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: Antonio M. Pozos, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: Daniel Mack Traynor, of North Dakota, to United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Nay on A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Daniel Mack Traynor to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Antonio M. Pozos to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: Michael C. Martin, of Michigan, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michael C. Martin to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: Benjamin M. Flowers, of Ohio, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: Kara Marie Westercamp, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Benjamin M. Flowers to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Nay on A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kara Marie Westercamp to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: Jeffrey T. Kuntz, of Florida, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Florida
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Jeffrey T. Kuntz to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Florida
- VerifiedVoted Yea on An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: Matthew A. Schwartz, of New York, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: Arthur Roberts Jones, of T.X., to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
- VerifiedVoted Nay on A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Matthew A. Schwartz, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Nay on A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Arthur Roberts Jones to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: Michael J. Hendershot, of Ohio, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michael J. Hendershot to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: John George Edward Marck, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: David Clay Fowlkes, of Arkansas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas
- VerifiedRaised $30,567,996.62 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Skip to page number selection
- VerifiedPublic statement: Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Corner Market & Greenhouse
- VerifiedPublic statement: Ernst Champions Smarter Regulation
- VerifiedPublic statement: Ernst Delivers Remarks at 2026 Entrepreneur Expo
- VerifiedPublic statement: Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, ShinyTop Brewing
- VerifiedNews coverage: Ashley Hinson wins GOP nomination to replace Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst - KGAN
- VerifiedNews coverage: Iowa’s U.S. Senator Ernst holds final Small Business Expo - Radio Iowa
- VerifiedNews coverage: IA Sen. Joni Ernst Endorses Rep. Feenstra For Governor - KCAU 9 News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Iowa Senator Joni Ernst Won’t Run Again | 2026 Senate Race Shakes Up Quinn Hughes (MxgUnFrlMf) - Fathom Journal
- VerifiedNews coverage: Ernst Pushes for Accountability and Tackles Fraud - Senator Joni Ernst (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Ernst Highlights Small Businesses’ Enduring Legacy - Senator Joni Ernst (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Iowa Senate 2026: $29M Raised to Replace Ernst - Legis1
- VerifiedNews coverage: Hinson, Turek set to vie for Ernst Senate seat in Iowa - The Hill
- VerifiedNews coverage: Ashley Hinson wins GOP nomination to replace Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst - KGAN
- VerifiedNews coverage: Iowa Democrats face a competitive primary as they attempt to flip Ernst's open Senate seat - Iowa Public Radio
- VerifiedNews coverage: Ernst Honored for Service to State and Nation by Iowa Senate - Senator Joni Ernst (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Ernst Shines the Light on Government Spending - Senator Joni Ernst (.gov)
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-24: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-06-24: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-06-24: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2026-06-16: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-06-10: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
2026-06-04: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Voting Record Feed
Public Statements
search July 07, 2026 Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Corner Market & Greenhouse RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Corner Market & Greenhouse of... July 06, 2026 Ernst Champions Smarter Regulation WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) introduced the Strengthening Manufactured Appliance Requirements towards T
mit search"> Skip to page number selection July 07, 2026 RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Corner Market & Greenhouse of... July 06, 2026 Ernst Champions Smarter Regulation WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) introduced the Strengthening Manufactured Appliance Requirements towards Thoughtful Energy Efficiency Standards (SMART Energy... June 30, 2026 <a target="_self" href="htt
"> Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Corner Market & Greenhouse RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Corner Market & Greenhouse of... July 06, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) introduced the Strengthening Manufactured Appliance Requirements towards Thoughtful Energy Efficiency Standards (SMART Energy... June 30, 2026 Ernst Delivers Remarks at 2026 Entrepreneur Expo
ses/ernst-champions-smarter-regulation"> Ernst Champions Smarter Regulation WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) introduced the Strengthening Manufactured Appliance Requirements towards Thoughtful Energy Efficiency Standards (SMART Energy... June 30, 2026 AMES, IOWA- “Thank you, President Cook, for the kind introduction and for hosting the Expo again at Iowa State this year. I want to extend a warm welcome to all of you for being... June 30, 2026 Ernst Names Small Business of the Week,
-entrepreneur-expo"> Ernst Delivers Remarks at 2026 Entrepreneur Expo AMES, IOWA- “Thank you, President Cook, for the kind introduction and for hosting the Expo again at Iowa State this year. I want to extend a warm welcome to all of you for being... June 30, 2026 RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: ShinyTop Brewing of Webster County.... June 26, 2026 Ernst Adds Fraudsters to the No Fly L
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