MOST RATEDThe Daily Iowan
Iowa delegates call for reprieve on fertilizer costs for farmers
Representative Hinson introduced the Fertilizer Transparency Act, requiring weekly reporting on fertilizer prices to benefit Iowa producers.
Agriculture79%
SITTING REPRESENTATIVE · IOWA · 2ND DISTRICT · REPUBLICANSITTING REPRESENTATIVE · IA-2 · REP
Ashley Hinson
Ashley Hinson has represented Iowa in the U.S. House since 2021. Announced a run for U.S. Senate (IA) in September 2025; not seeking re-election.
A journalist, Hinson served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2017 to 2021.
Hinson earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Southern California in 2004 and worked as a journalist. Hinson served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2017 to 2021, then began service in the U.S. House in 2021 after winning Iowa’s 1st district in 2020. After the district was renumbered, Hinson won Iowa’s 2nd district in 2022 and 2024.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Republican
- In House
- Since 2021
- Age
- 43
- Committees
- 3
- Term ends
- Jan 3, 2027
- HOUSE SINCE
- 2021
- COMMITTEES
- 3
- AGE
- 43
Photo: Official portrait, 2024 / Office of the Clerk, U.S. House
RUNNING FOR U.S. SENATE (IA)Announced September 2, 2025; not seeking re-election to the House.THE RACE →THIS SEAT’S RACE →Source ↗
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Ashley Hinson at a glance
NET READER RATING
▼ 7 PTS IN 30 DAYS+5
▲ 622 GOOD LOOK1,182 VOTES560 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 121 STORIES
Click a row to open that column below.SENTIMENT BY TOPIC
NETLATEST ACTIVITY
NEWSAshley Hinson and Josh Turek Voting Records Compared as Iowa Candidates… Newsweek · Oct 2STATED POSITIONS
2026 IA U.S. Senate class 2 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Ashley Hinson’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 99%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 10 of 676 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 98%
- ▎ REP MEDIAN 98%
- Level with the median House Republican.
- Bipartisan bills
- 47%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 40%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Democratic cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 9%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 10%
- Out of committee or further: 3 of 32 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
FEB 24ROTOR ActYEA
JUL 15Amendment: An amendment numbered 20 printed in Part A of House Report 119-749 to prohibit…NAY
APR 30Amendment: Amendment strikes several sections relating to pesticide labeling requirementsYEA
HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESSAshley Hinson’s voting record
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | REP MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 191–14 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 202–9 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 203–7 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 212–1 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 195–17 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 130–79 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 138–60 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 165–33 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–2 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | YEA | YEA 211–0 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 209–2 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 193–19 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 186–10 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 187–8 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 207–4 | Passed 214–208 |
Bills sponsored by Ashley Hinson in the 119th Congress
32Sponsored
3Out of cmte
2Passed House
0Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored32
Out of committee3
Passed House2
Became law0
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 1869 | Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2026CRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT | Passed House | 44 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6359 | Pregnant Students’ Rights ActEDUCATION | Passed House | 3 COSPON. |
| H.R. 2262 | Flexibility for Workers Education ActLABOR AND EMPLOYMENT | Failed | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10559 | LARC Access Expansion ActHEALTH | Introduced | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10093 | Cancer Research Trust Fund ActHEALTH | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10024 | Health Insurance Transparency for Patients ActHEALTH | Introduced | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9628 | TEACH Improvement Act of 2026EDUCATION | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9280 | Veterans to Advanced Manufacturing Plan ActARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8687 | ENDS Chinese Vapes Act of 2026FOREIGN TRADE AND INTERNATIONAL FINANCE | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8544 | PURE Executive ActGOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8084 | Access to LARCs ActHEALTH | Introduced | 3 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8083 | Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception ActHEALTH | Introduced | 3 COSPON. |
Plus 244 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Ashley Hinson’s committee assignments
Appropriations
MEMBERSUBCOMMITTEESAgriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related AgenciesFinancial Services and General GovernmentHomeland Security
SUBCOMMITTEESNo subcommittee assignments
Ashley Hinson’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 2017 – PRESENT
OFFICE
Iowa House of Representatives 2017–21U.S. House · IA-1/2 2021–
- 2021 – NOWU.S. House · IA-1/2
- 2017 – 21Iowa House of Representatives
- BORN
- June 27, 1983 · Des Moines, Iowa
- OCCUPATION
- Journalist
- EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Southern California, 2004
2026 election: Iowa Senate
NEXT ELECTION · CLASS II SEAT
28DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST R+6.6RUNNING FOR U.S. SENATE (IA)
PAST RESULTS
2024U.S. House · IA-257.1%
2022U.S. House · IA-254.1%
2020U.S. House · IA-151.3%
RESULTS SINCE 20182026 IOWA SENATE RACE →STATED POSITIONS
2026 IA U.S. Senate class 2 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Ashley Hinson’s stated positions and sources
Stated positions for the campaign named below. Each summary keeps the conditions in the cited statement.
An unknown topic does not mean support, opposition, or indifference. An office statement describes what the candidate said in office; it is not automatically a campaign pledge.
How we research and check stated positions2026 IA U.S. Senate class 2 general election · 2026-11-03
Economy
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Healthcare
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Immigration
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Education
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Defense
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Climate
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Gun Policy
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Abortion
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Housing
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Taxes
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Voting Rights
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Crime
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Foreign Policy
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Energy
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Other
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Ashley Hinson’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · FULL ELECTION · 2021–26
- $10M
- CASH ON HAND
- $6.7M
- SPENT
- $5.4M
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $5.3M · 70.2%
- PACs
- $2.2M · 28.9%
- Party
- $62K · 0.8%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
- $32K
- Earmarked gifts · 46 donors
- $32K
- From the PAC itself
- $5K
AIPAC-BACKED SUPER PAC (UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT)
- SUPPORTING
- —
- OPPOSING
- —
SINCE DEC 2021 $100K through AIPAC PAC
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.TOP DONORS
Bernau, Thomas R.Individual$7K
Schwab, CharlesCharles Schwab Corporation · CHAIRMAN FOUNDER$7K
Reynolds, Robert L.Great-West Lifeco U.S · EXECUTIVE$7K
Peterson, TressaIndividual$7K
Peterson, MichaelPeterson Genetics · OWNER$7K
Schostak, RobertSchostak Brothers & Co · CEO$7K
Singer, PaulElliott Investment Management · CO CEO CO CIO AND PRESIDENT$7K
Popolo, ChrisRetired · RETIRED$7K
Ballenger, Jeffrey A.Individual$7K
Rowan, MarcApollo Mgmt · C.E.O.$7K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.OUTSIDE SPENDING
- SUPPORTING
- $11M
- OPPOSING
- $25M
Winsenate$0 / $15M
Americans For Prosperity Action, INC. (Afp Action) DBA Cva Action And DBA Libre Action$6.2M / $0
Ab PAC$0 / $4.1M
Fight On Iowa$3.1M / $0
Votevets$0 / $2.8M
CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Administrative$1.7M
Other$1.0M
Advertising$1.0M
Transfers$106K
How to contact Ashley Hinson
WASHINGTON, D.C.
2458 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-1502(202) 225-2911Call (202) 225-2911MOST RATED
The Hill
GOP breaks ranks on Iran as voters fume over war’s costs
Ashley Hinson said the Iran war should be brought to a successful and immediate end.
Defense75%
The Guardian
Key ally urges Trump to back US farmers amid anger over rising prices
Hinson is emphasizing bipartisan work and opposing tariffs that she says have affected farmers.
Agriculture80%
gorgenewscenter.com
Merkley, Booker, Grassley, Hinson, and Adams Lead Bipartisan Push for Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness
Hinson said improved prenatal education and access to maternal care are important to preventing stillbirths.
Health care80%
Fox News
Pro-AI group props up GOP, targets Bernie Sanders with new ad campaign
The group is funding ads backing Hinson, whose stated AI priorities include maintaining U.S. leadership while assessing risks.
Elections86%
MOST RATEDThe Daily Caller
GOP Candidates Suddenly Get Cold Feet On Iran War As Election Looms
Hinson said Iowans should not bear higher costs from the war and proposed steps to provide fuel-price relief.
Foreign policy56%
Newsweek
Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek Voting Records Compared as Iowa Candidates Take Swipes
Hinson criticized Turek’s legislative attendance and made campaign claims about taxes and his policy positions.
Elections50%
Politifact
Fact-checking claims on Hinson's votes related to Epstein
PolitiFact found that an ad overstated Hinson’s opposition to releasing the Epstein files.
ElectionsINFORMATIONAL
The American Prospect
Panicked Red-State Republicans Learning Politics on the Fly
Cooper contrasts Hinson’s votes to continue the Iran war with her later call for it to end.
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CNN International
With a steel mill and campaign cash, Trump and GOP leaders launch an Iowa rescue mission
Hinson defended the proposed steel mill while campaigning amid concerns about costs and her connection to President Trump.
Elections50%
MOST RATEDThe Gazette
Dorman: Elon Musk's money flowing in to help Ashley Hinson | Opinion
The column argues that Musk’s support for Hinson reflects her alignment with his political agenda.
Elections83%
The Gazette
Column: Sending Trump acolytes to D.C. won't bring change
The column criticizes Hinson for supporting Trump and voting in favor of the Iran war.
Elections83%
Des Moines Register
Iowa leaders' choices cost nursing home residents | Opinion
The column criticizes Hinson for voting to delay federal nursing-home staffing requirements.
Health care86%
The Gazette
Letter to editor: When did Ashley Hinson become bipartisan?
Sue Ravenscroft argues that Hinson’s support for Trump conflicts with her campaign’s bipartisan message.
Elections80%
Iowa Starting Line
Where did Ashley Hinson's wealth come from?
The article scrutinizes Hinson’s family financial disclosures, her stock sales, and her position on congressional stock-trading restrictions.
Ethics78%
MOST RATEDThe Daily Iowan · 4 MIN READ
Iowa delegates call for reprieve on fertilizer costs for farmers
Representative Hinson introduced the Fertilizer Transparency Act, requiring weekly reporting on fertilizer prices to benefit Iowa producers.
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