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Joni Ernst
Republican Senator · Iowa · In Congress since 2015
Joni Ernst is a Republican senator for Iowa, in Congress since 2015. Ernst has raised $2M for the 2026 election, 3% of it from small donors giving under $200. Missed 2.3% of votes and voted with Republicans 100% of the time when the parties split.
- Raised for 2026
- $2M
- Cash on hand
- $1.9M
- From small donors
- 3%
- From PACs
- 32%
- Stock trades since 2025
- 0
- Votes missed
- 2.3%
- Voted with party
- 100%
- Age
- 56
- Next election
- Nov 3, 2026
Who funds the campaign
Top industries
- Other business$152K
- Finance & investing$133K
- Real estate$44K
- Farming & food$43K
- Hospitals & health care$35K
- Issue & ideological groups$32K
Top PACs
- Growth Energy PAC$10K
- Scott$10K
- Northeast Senate Victory Committee$10K
- Moreno$10K
- National Restaurant Association$7,500
- Maggie's List$7,000
- T-Mobile US, Inc. Political Action Committee (T-PAC)$6,500
- Chevron Corporation$5,000
- Union Pacific Corp.$5,000
- American Crystal Sugar Compay$5,000
Top employers of donors
- Route One Inv$14K
- Apollo$11K
- Edward C Levy$7,291
- Apollo Global Management$7,000
- Mountaire$7,000
- Apollo Management$7,000
- Elliott Investment Management$7,000
- Daniels Investment$7,000
FEC reports through Jun 30, 2026. FEC filings
Recent votes
- Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
On the Nomination · Sep 30, 2026 · Nomination ConfirmedMissed - Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
On the Cloture Motion · Sep 30, 2026 · Cloture Motion Agreed toYes - A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal standard relating…
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed · Sep 30, 2026 · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed RejectedYes - A bill to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and…
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed · Sep 30, 2026 · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed RejectedYes - A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the…
On the Motion to Discharge · Sep 29, 2026 · Motion to Discharge RejectedNo - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code…
On the Motion to Proceed · Sep 29, 2026 · Motion to Proceed RejectedNo - A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and…
On Passage of the Bill · Sep 28, 2026 · Bill PassedYes - To establish certain standards with respect to coaches of varsity sports teams.
On the Amendment · Sep 28, 2026 · Amendment RejectedNo - To increase the limitation on funding for post-eligibility insurance and catastrophic injury for student…
On the Amendment · Sep 28, 2026 · Amendment RejectedNo - To limit price increases for college athletics tickets.
On the Amendment · Sep 28, 2026 · Amendment RejectedNo
Committees
Bills sponsored
Ernst has sponsored 321 bills, and 4 became law.
- S. 5294: Keeping China Off the Rails Act of 2026Aug 6, 2026
- S. 5314: No Cash for Cohabitating Kins of Crooks ActAug 6, 2026
- S. 4952: Protecting American Taxpayers ActJul 13, 2026
- S. 4892: SMART Energy Efficiency Standards ActJun 24, 2026
- S. 4940: Specialized Infant Formula Protection ActJun 24, 2026
- S. 4891: Preventing Fugitive Fraudsters ActJun 24, 2026
2026 election
Former staff now lobbying
12 people who worked for Joni Ernst are now registered lobbyists.
- Jena McneillTHE INGRAM GROUP LLC
- Abbey OverlandALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC.
- Katherina DimensteinGENERAL ATOMICS
- Liz BowmanTHE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.
- Zach DeatherageAKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD
- Katelyn AsmusVENABLE LLP
- Ryan BergerNAVIGATORS GLOBAL LLC (FORMERLY DC NAVIGATORS, LLC)
- Jacob ProctorPARRY LABS, LLC
Contact
- Office260 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
- Phone202-224-3254
- Websitewww.ernst.senate.gov
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