SMP Statement on Sen. Joni Ernst's Decision Not to Seek Re-Election

Senate Majority PAC Spokesperson Lauren French released the following statement after Senator Joni Ernst announced she will not seek re-election:

“Good riddance. Joni Ernst came to Washington with empty promises and is leaving having gutted IA Health Link and making it harder for families to afford basic goods. But only after laughing in the face of Iowans living with the very real consequences of her actions.

An open seat in Iowa is just the latest example of Democrats expanding the senatorial map. And the fact remains, regardless of who the GOP nominee is, they are going to have to answer to Iowans hurting because of the deep cuts to health care and nutrition assistance forced upon them by congressional Republicans.”

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