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Joni Ernst

Joni Ernst

U.S. Senator for Iowa.

Republicanincumbent

On the issues

Positions they've taken publicly, each backed by a bill they sponsored or an official statement. We don't guess at positions they haven't stated.

Taxes and Spending

Ernst has introduced bills to limit federal agencies from spending remaining funds at the end of the fiscal year and to prevent fraudulent government payments.

Veterans

Her legislation aims to prevent fraudulent claims for veteran-owned small business contracts and establishes child care assistance for military families.

Criminal Justice

She sponsored bills to eliminate taxpayer-funded pensions for federal employees convicted of sex crimes and to stop fugitives from receiving social security benefits.

Small Business

Ernst supports formal recognition of National Small Business Week and has proposed measures to protect the integrity of contracting for small businesses.

Healthcare

She introduced legislation to categorize specialized infant formula as a drug to ensure its availability and protection during shortages.

Energy Efficiency

She proposed legislation to modify energy efficiency standards for appliances and equipment to be more cost-effective.

Who funds them

How much their campaign has raised and spent, and which groups gave. Money shows who supports a campaign — it doesn't prove influence over votes.

FEC· 6/2/2026

2026 election cycle totals as downloaded from the Federal Election Commission on June 2, 2026. Newer filings may exist on fec.gov.

Raised
$2M
total this cycle
Spent
$2M
total this cycle
Cash on hand
$2M
left to spend
Outside spending
— for / — against
by groups not tied to the campaign

Raised vs. spent over time

Top PACs giving to them

Direct contributions from political committees this cycle.

PAC contributions— not yet available

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Industries behind the money

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Where their donors work

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How they vote

Their recorded votes in Congress over the last 90 days, plus bills they've introduced. Each vote links to the official record.

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Bills they've introduced

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What they've done lately

Recent official actions and filings, newest first. Each one links to the original record.

  1. Sep 28
  2. May 12
  3. Apr 30
  4. Apr 30
  5. Apr 29
    legislation

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Where this comes from

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  • Congress.govUsed for 2 records
    Open source

    Last checked 6/3/2026

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