How did Joni Ernst win their last election?

Joni Ernst won the 2020 general election with 50.9% of the vote (864,997 votes), winning by a margin of 6.5 points against 3 opponents.

When is Joni Ernst up for re-election?

Joni Ernst is up for re-election in 2026. Election Day is November 3, 2026. Their current term ends January 3, 2027. They have served 2 terms in this office. Senate seats are contested in staggered six-year cycles, with roughly one-third up each election.

What is Joni Ernst's current election status?

Joni Ernst's current term ends January 3, 2027. They are up for re-election on November 3, 2026. Senators serve six-year terms with elections staggered across three classes.

How much campaign money has Joni Ernst raised?

According to FEC filings, Joni Ernst has raised $1,996,006 in campaign funds, spent $2,105,268, and has $2,130,580 cash on hand.

What is the difference between campaign funds and office spending?

Campaign funds are raised from donors for election purposes and regulated by the FEC. Office spending (MRA) is a separate taxpayer-funded budget allocated to each House member for staff salaries, rent, travel, and official duties. The two cannot be mixed — campaign money cannot pay for official expenses and vice versa.

Joni Ernst

R U.S. Senate

State: IA
Salary: $174,000/year
Tenure: 11 years, 3 months

Recorded Votes

Became Law

Bills Sponsored

All Representatives

Joni Ernst is an Independent Senator from IA serving in the 119th Congress (2025–2027). Now in their 2nd term, they have cast 18 recorded votes, seen 7 measures become law, and sponsored 83 bills. They won their 2020 election with 50.9% of the vote, a 6.5-point margin. Up for re-election November 2026.

18 Votes 7 Laws 83 Bills Sponsored 50.9% 2020 Win 2 Terms 2026 Re-election

How congressional sessions work

Each numbered Congress spans two calendar years and is divided into two sessions: the first session (odd-numbered year, e.g., 2025) and the second session (even-numbered year, e.g., 2026). Modern Congresses begin on January 3 of odd-numbered years and end on January 3 two years later, unless a law sets a different date. The House is elected every two years, while Senators serve six-year terms staggered so that roughly one-third of the Senate is up for election every two years.