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Joni Ernst
Senator · IA · Junior Senator
RepublicanChair, Emerging Threats and CapabilitiesChair, Rural Development, Energy, and CreditChair, Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Raised $2,002,592 · 356K followers (office + personal) · missed 2.9% of votes
Top contributing industries: Leadership PAC ($335,000), not mapped ($284,970), Energy ($30,000), Agriculture ($15,000), Insurance ($10,000)
Joni Ernst is a Republican U.S. Senator for Iowa. She has served 11.7 years in Congress; the seat is on the ballot in 2026, but Ernst is not running for it. She raised $2,002,592 in the 2026 cycle so far, has 356K followers across office and personal social accounts, sponsored 99 bills in the 119th Congress, scored 1.34 on the 118th Legislative Effectiveness Score.
Background and career
Joni Kay Ernst (née Culver; born July 1, 1970) is an American politician and retired military officer serving since 2015 as the junior United States senator from Iowa. She is a member of the Republican Party. After graduating from Iowa State University, Ernst joined the United States Army Reserve.
Education
| School | Degree | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University | BA | source |
Career before Congress
| Role | Organization | Years | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| valedictorian of her class | Stanton Community School District High School | source | |
| commanding officer | 1168th Transportation Company | 2011-2014 | source |
| logistics officer | Iowa National Guard | 2003-2004 | source |
| commanding officer | 185th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion at Camp Dodge | 2015 | source |
| commanding officer of the 185th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion | Camp Dodge | 2015 | source |
Military service
Army; Army Reserve, Lieutenant Colonel (1992-1993 (reserve) |1993-2015 (guard)) source
Citizenship
citizen by birth in the United States.
Religion
Lutheran
Name history and family
Birth name: Joni Kay Culver · Children: 1 · Marriages: 1 ·
Previously held offices
- member of the State Senate of Iowa (2011–2014)
- auditor (2005–2011)
Campaign fundraising
Raised $2,921,863 in the 2024 cycle and $2,002,592 so far in the 2026 cycle (partial).
Top individual donors, 2024
| Name | Employer | Occupation | City/State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASTLE, JOHN K. | CASTLE HARLAN INC. | MERCHANT BANKER | NEW YORK, NY | $6,600 |
| CHAMBERS, JOHN T. | Not listed | Not listed | PALO ALTO, CA | $6,600 |
| SANKAR, SHYAM | PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES | CTO | GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO | $6,600 |
| BELARDI, JAMES | APOLLO ISG | CEO | EL SEGUNDO, CA | $6,600 |
| KARP, ALEXANDER C. DR. | PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC. | Not listed | BEDFORD, NH | $6,600 |
| BANKE, BARBARA R. MS. | JACKSON FAMILY WINES | CHAIRMAN | GEYSERVILLE, CA | $6,600 |
| STEPHENSON, DONNA Y. | HOMEMAKER | HOMEMAKER | AUSTELL, GA | $6,600 |
| STEPHENSON, JAMES E. MR. | YANCEY BROS. CO. | CHAIRMAN | AUSTELL, GA | $6,600 |
| ROWAN, CAROLYN MRS. | CAROLYN ROWAN COLLECTION LLC | OWNER | NEW YORK, NY | $6,600 |
| ROWAN, MARC J. MR. | APOLLO MANAGEMENT | C.E.O. | NEW YORK, NY | $6,600 |
| POPOLO, CHRIS | SELF-EMPLOYED | PHILANTHROPIST | DALLAS, TX | $6,600 |
| POPOLO, JOE | CHARLES & POTOMAC CAPITAL LLC | CEO | DALLAS, TX | $6,600 |
| ARNOLD, LAURA | RETIRED | RETIRED | HOUSTON, TX | $6,600 |
| IMMERGUT, MEL | RETIRED | RETIRED | SAGAPONACK, NY | $6,600 |
| LAVIN, STEVEN | LAVIN & GEDVILLE | ATTORNEY | HIGHLAND PARK, IL | $6,600 |
| TALPINS, MARA | HOMEMAKER | HOMEMAKER | MAMARONECK, NY | $6,600 |
| FISHER, CHARLES | AETHLON MEDICAL | CHAIRMAN | CARDIFF BY THE SEA, CA | $6,459 |
| JOHNSON, TRAVIS | 1607 STRATEGIES | PRINCIPAL | ARLINGTON, VA | $6,000 |
| MCCANN, WILLIAM | RETIRED | RETIRED | DEWEY, AZ | $5,892 |
| GRAHAM, HOWARD H. MR. | RETIRED | RETIRED | MONTE SERENO, CA | $5,800 |
| WHITNEY SINANDER, MARGO | RETIRED | RETIRED | CEDAR GLEN, CA | $5,541 |
| CRAIG, CHARLES | RETIRED | RETIRED | PAINTED POST, NY | $5,503 |
| BODE, JOHN | CORN REFINERS ASSOCIATION | ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE | EASTON, MD | $5,500 |
| PRICE, DELORES | RETIRED | RETIRED | MILWAUKIE, OR | $5,250 |
| CAVICKE, DAVID L. MR. | WOLVERINE TRADING | LAWYER | CHICAGO, IL | $5,000 |
Top individual donors, 2026 (partial)
| Name | Employer | Occupation | City/State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUHAMEL, WILLIAM F. MR. JR. | ROUTE ONE INV. CO. | MANAGING MEMBER | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $14,000 |
| ZELTER, JAMES C. MR. | APOLLO | PARTNER | NEW YORK, NY | $7,000 |
| CAMERON, RONALD M. MR. | MOUNTAIRE CORPORATION | CHAIRMAN | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $7,000 |
| SILVERMAN, JEFFREY L. MR. | RETIRED | RETIRED | MIAMI BEACH, FL | $7,000 |
| FISHER, SHERRILYN | PLANO 6500 LLC | MEMBER | PLANO, TX | $7,000 |
| GATES, MELINDA F. MS. | PIVOTAL VENTURES | FOUNDER | REDMOND, WA | $7,000 |
| LEVY, EDWARD C. MR. JR | EDWARD C. LEVY CO. | CHAIRMAN | BIRMINGHAM, MI | $6,384 |
| DAVIS, ELIZABETH | RNDC LLC | PR/MARKETING EXEC | ATLANTA, GA | $5,000 |
| SETZMAN, DANIEL W. | JANE STREET | BROKER | NEW YORK, NY | $3,500 |
| BERGSTROM, HANS DR. | SELF-EMPLOYED | PROFESSOR EMERITUS | BOCA RATON, FL | $3,500 |
| KLEINMAN, SCOTT | APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT | INVESTOR | SCARSDALE, NY | $3,500 |
| HATCH, MARY ALICE | Not listed | Not listed | SAN CLEMENTE, CA | $3,500 |
| ZITO, JOHN | APOLLO MANAGEMENT | CO-PRESIDENT | NEW YORK, NY | $3,500 |
| SINGER, PAUL | ELLIOTT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | CO-CEO CO-CIO PRESIDENT | PALM BEACH, FL | $3,500 |
| GAHFI, ALBERT | NEWCO CAPITAL GROUP | CEO | BAL HARBOUR, FL | $3,500 |
| SPEARS, JOHN MR. | TWEEDY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | NAPLES, FL | $3,500 |
| BERENSON, STEVEN | BERENSON PARTNERS LLC. | MANUFACTURER | MIAMI BEACH, FL | $3,500 |
| BERNSTEIN, LAWRENCE | AMBER MOUNTAIN | TRADER | MIAMI BEACH, FL | $3,500 |
| DANIELS, RONALD L. | DANIELS INVESTMENT CO | REAL ESTATE | WEST DES MOINES, IA | $3,500 |
| REHNERT, GEOFFREY | AUDAX CORPORATION | CO-C.E.O. | BOSTON, MA | $3,500 |
| GILLIAM, RICHARD | CUMBERLAND DEVELOPMENT | PRESIDENT | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $3,500 |
| FISHER, KENNETH | FISHER INVESTMENTS | INVESTOR | PLANO, TX | $3,500 |
| BRADLEY, JACQUELINE | RETIRED | RETIRED | KESWICK, VA | $3,500 |
| WU, ALBERT | JANE STREET CAPITAL | FINANCE | NEW YORK, NY | $3,500 |
| WALTON, ROB | RETIRED | RETIRED | BENTONVILLE, AR | $3,500 |
PAC and party committee contributors over $5,000, 2024
| Committee | Type | Industry | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORPAC | PAC | not mapped | $32,970 |
| NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION PAC | PAC | Energy | $5,000 |
| CROP INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION PAC-CIPA PAC | PAC | Insurance | $5,000 |
| RAIN AND HAIL INSURANCE SOCIETY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Insurance | $5,000 |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC. PAC (BOOZ ALLEN PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| TEXAS FARM BUREAU AGFUND | PAC | Agriculture | $5,000 |
| DEERE & COMPANY PAC (AKA JOHN DEERE PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| UBS AMERICAS INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (UBS PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| RAPTOR PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| FAEGRE DRINKER POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (FAEGRE DRINKER PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| SYNGENTA CORPORATION EMPLOYEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| SMALL BUSINESS INVESTOR ALLIANCE PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| WITH HONOR PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| QUALCOMM INCORPORATED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (QPAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| BURGER KING FRANCHISEE PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| TZEDEK PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| SMALL BUSINESS INVESTOR ALLIANCE PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC. PAC (BOOZ ALLEN PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM USA CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (BOEHRINGER PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| DEERE & COMPANY PAC (AKA JOHN DEERE PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NORPAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE I | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. PAC | PAC | Technology | $5,000 |
| BAYER US LLC EMPLOYEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (BAYERPAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| VALUE IN ELECTING WOMEN POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| A NEW NATION PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| ASIAN AMERICAN HOTEL OWNERS ASSOCIATION PAC (AAHOA PAC) | PAC | Lodging & Tourism | $5,000 |
| TRUE NORTH PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| TRUE NORTH PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| CONTINUING AMERICA'S STRENGTH AND SECURITY PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| CONTINUING AMERICA'S STRENGTH AND SECURITY PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| STEER PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| STEER PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION PAC | PAC | Energy | $5,000 |
| UBS AMERICAS INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (UBS PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| THE PETER NORBECK LEADERSHIP PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| THE PETER NORBECK LEADERSHIP PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| WILD AND WONDERFUL PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| BLUEGRASS COMMITTEE | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| R SENATE PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| R SENATE PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| LEADERSHIP AND ACCOUNTABILITY ARE NATIONAL KEYS PAC | PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| BIG SKY OPPORTUNITY PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| BIG SKY OPPORTUNITY PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| HEARTLAND VALUES PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| HEARTLAND VALUES PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| CONSERVATIVES HARVESTING SUCCESS PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| CONSERVATIVES HARVESTING SUCCESS PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| COMMON SENSE FOR AMERICA PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| COMMON SENSE FOR AMERICA PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| STRATEGY PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| BOYD GAMING CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| FREEDOM FUND | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| FREEDOM FUND | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| BUILDING UP DEMOCRACY'S DREAM | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| THE HAWKEYE PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| THE HAWKEYE PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| REPUBLICAN MAJORITY FUND | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| REPUBLICAN MAJORITY FUND | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| TENNESSEE EAGLE PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| MAKING A RESPONSIBLE STAND FOR HOUSEHOLDS IN AMERICA PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| MAKING A RESPONSIBLE STAND FOR HOUSEHOLDS IN AMERICA PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| COMMON VALUES PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| COMMON VALUES PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| PAC FOR AMERICA | PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| PAC FOR AMERICA | PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| DIRIGO PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| DIRIGO PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN EXCELLENCE PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN EXCELLENCE PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| BADLANDS PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
Gross receipts from FEC filings, not net of refunds. Industry mappings are the directory's own classification; see methodology.
PAC and party committee contributors over $5,000, 2026 (partial)
| Committee | Type | Industry | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAGGIE'S LIST | PAC | not mapped | $7,000 |
| CHEVRON EMPLOYEES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE - CHEVRON CORPORATION | PAC | Energy | $5,000 |
| UNION PACIFIC CORP. FUND FOR EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Agriculture | $5,000 |
| QUALCOMM INCORPORATED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (QPAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NEBRASKA SANDHILLS PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL STONE, SAND & GRAVEL ASSOCIATION ROCKPAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN SUGAR CANE LEAGUE OF USA, INC PAC | PAC | Agriculture | $5,000 |
| GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (GENERAL DYNAMICS EMPLOYEE PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| BOOTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| BOOTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAPER POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (IP-PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| GROWTH ENERGY PAC | PAC | Energy | $5,000 |
| GROWTH ENERGY PAC | PAC | Energy | $5,000 |
| MERCK & CO., INC., EMPLOYEES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (MERCK PAC) | PAC | Pharmaceuticals | $5,000 |
| COMCAST CORPORATION & NBCUNIVERSAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE - FEDERAL | PAC | Telecommunications | $5,000 |
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. PAC (UPSPAC) | PAC | Transportation | $5,000 |
| MORTGAGE BANKERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (MORPAC) | PAC | Commercial Banks | $5,000 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION FEDERAL PAC | PAC | Commercial Banks | $5,000 |
| OORAH! POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| OORAH! POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| LETS GET TO WORK PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| LETS GET TO WORK PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| DAKOTA PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| SEND IN THE SEAL PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| SEND IN THE SEAL PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| SENATE EAGLE PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| THE GUIDEHOUSE INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (GUIDEHOUSE PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE I | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NCTA - THE INTERNET & TELEVISION ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NCTAPAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| WONDER WOMEN PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| TOMORROW IS MEANINGFUL PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| SOCK IT TO 'EM PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION EMPLOYEE PAC - USAA EMPLOYEE PAC | PAC | Automotive | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL MULTIFAMILY HOUSING COUNCIL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Real Estate | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL CONFECTIONERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (CANDY PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL CONFECTIONERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (CANDY PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| TOGETHER HOLDING OUR MAJORITY PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| TOGETHER HOLDING OUR MAJORITY PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| FOX CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (FOX PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| ALABAMA FIRST PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| ALABAMA FIRST PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| JOBS OPPORTUNITY NOW POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| SEAL PAC SUPPORTING ELECTING AMERICAN LEADERS PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| FREE STATE PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| DENALI LEADERSHIP PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| DENALI LEADERSHIP PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL PORK PRODUCERS COUNCIL PORK PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Telecommunications | $5,000 |
| POET PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| BUILD POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS (BUILDPAC) | PAC | Real Estate | $5,000 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AUTOMOTIVE FREE INTERNATIONAL TRADE PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. PAC | PAC | Technology | $5,000 |
| FASPAC FAREWAY STORES INC PAC | PAC | Retail | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Accountants | $5,000 |
| DAKOTA PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES 504PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INC. PAC (AHIP PAC) | PAC | Health | $5,000 |
| FUND FOR AMERICA'S FUTURE | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| CSX CORPORATION GOOD GOVERNMENT FUND | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| DELIVERS PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| WILD AND WONDERFUL PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| NEXTERA ENERGY, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Energy | $5,000 |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION GOOD GOVERNMENT FUND | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION PAC (RESTAURANT PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| CHUGACH ALASKA CORPORATION PAC (CAC PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL SHOOTING SPORTS FOUNDATION, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NSSF PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| ARKANSAS FOR LEADERSHIP POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ARKPAC) | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| ARKANSAS FOR LEADERSHIP POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ARKPAC) | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| PENNSYLVANIA HONOR | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| TOMORROW IS MEANINGFUL PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| TEXTRON INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
Gross receipts from FEC filings, not net of refunds. Industry mappings are the directory's own classification; see methodology.
Outside money
2024
| Committee | Supporting the member | Opposing the member | Total | Single-candidate (80%+) | FEC record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED BREAST CANCER SUPPORT PAC | $8,127 | $0 | $8,127 | No | FEC |
2026 (partial)
| Committee | Supporting the member | Opposing the member | Total | Single-candidate (80%+) | FEC record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDIVISIBLE ACTION | $0 | $15,475 | $15,475 | No | FEC |
| Donor | Type | Net |
|---|---|---|
| NGUYEN, DAVID | individual | $50,900 |
| RASTETTER, BRUCE L. MR. | individual | $50,000 |
| Donor | Type | Net |
|---|---|---|
| COLBURN, RICHARD W | individual | $236,000 |
| STERN, ELIZABETH | individual | $208,000 |
| ASNESS, LAUREL | individual | $201,000 |
| ASNESS, CLIFF | individual | $187,000 |
| DUCHOSSOIS, CRAIG | individual | $166,000 |
| DUCHOSSOIS, JANET | individual | $166,000 |
| MCMAHON, LINDA E | individual | $117,000 |
| NACCARATO, VINCENT A | individual | $90,500 |
| HILES, NANCY | individual | $87,000 |
| Donor | Type | Net |
|---|---|---|
| TULL, THOMAS | individual | $613,284 |
| SCHWAB, CHARLES | individual | $519,300 |
| GONSOULIN, AL A. | individual | $500,000 |
| SANKAR, SHYAM | individual | $493,000 |
| SETZMAN, DANIEL W. | individual | $420,300 |
| BATTY, TURNER | individual | $420,100 |
| GRANIERI, ROBERT A. | individual | $373,200 |
| HUNT, WOODY L. | individual | $350,000 |
| VANDERSLOOT, BELINDA | individual | $250,000 |
| VANDERSLOOT, FRANK | individual | $250,000 |
| Donor | Type | Net |
|---|---|---|
| CATSIMATIDIS, JOHN | individual | $200,000 |
| CASTLE, JOHN K. | individual | $57,699 |
Independent expenditures are reported to the FEC by the spending committee, not the member's campaign. A committee is marked single-candidate when 80% or more of its cycle independent-expenditure dollars concern one candidate. Donors are named only at $50,000 or more to a super PAC or joint fundraising committee. For leadership PACs, individuals are named at $50,000 or more; organizations and PACs at $5,000 or more. The 2026 cycle is still in progress.
Amounts are each donor's net total of itemized contributions across the cycle (primary, general, and runoff elections combined), after subtracting refunds, not single gifts. Receipts marked as received in error, returned, or refunded are excluded, and refunds to the donor are subtracted. Joint-fundraising shares are included: the member committee's itemized share of joint-fundraising proceeds (FEC transaction type 15J) counts toward the donor's total, while the joint fundraising committee's own transfers are not counted separately. Donors are named only when their net cycle total is $1,000 or more; smaller donors appear only in the aggregate count and total below each table. Where a returned receipt of $10,000 or more affects a total, it is noted below the table. Lists cover itemized individual gifts to the member's principal campaign committee only. Employer and occupation are self-reported. The 2026 cycle is still in progress.
Donor figures are net of refunds from the FEC individual-contribution bulk files (2024 and 2026 cycles, each itemization taken at its latest amended version before any exclusion), rebuilt and reconciled row by row against the previous release on 2026-10-02; see methodology for the method and the reconciliation counts.
Money and finances
Estimated net worth
at least $255,050 . Earliest on record (2014): $106,032 to $900,998. disclosure
Estimates are summed from ranges reported on financial disclosures, so they are approximate. Ranges are wide by design.
Stock trades (last 12 months)
0 trades, estimated volume No trades. Quiver
STOCK Act disclosures cover the member, spouse, and dependent children, and report amounts as ranges, so volumes are estimates. Null records mean data was not retrieved, never zero trades.
Top assets
| Asset | Type | Value | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Interstate Bank(Omaha, NE)Type: Checking, Money Market Account | bank deposit | $250K-$500K | Joint |
| DODIX - Dodge & Cox Income Fund | mutual fund | $15K-$50K | Self |
| FXAIX - Fidelity 500 Index Fund | mutual fund | $15K-$50K | Self |
| TRLGX - T. Rowe Price Large-Cap Growth Fund I Class | mutual fund | $15K-$50K | Self |
| MEIIX - MFS Value Fund Class I | mutual fund | $15K-$50K | Self |
| First Interstate Bank(Omaha, NE)Type: Checking | bank deposit | $1K-$15K | Self |
| U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union(Washington, DC)Type: Checking, Savings | bank deposit | $1K-$15K | Self |
| DWGHX - American Funds Developing World Growth and Incom | mutual fund | $1K-$15K | Self |
| AMRFX - American Mutual Fund Class F-2 Shares | mutual fund | $1K-$15K | Self |
| FINFX - Fundamental Investors Class F-2 Shares | mutual fund | $1K-$15K | Self |
Influence in Congress
Legislative effectiveness
1.34 on the 118th Legislative Effectiveness Score (Senate). thelawmakers.org
Bipartisanship
Lugar Bipartisan Index: -0.16, ranked #52 Lugar Center
Ideology
DW-NOMINATE first dimension: 0.536 (conservative end of the scale), chamber rank #71 of the 119th Congress. Voteview
Interest group ratings
| Group | Rating | Scorecard year |
|---|---|---|
| NRA | Not available | 2026 |
| LCV | 0 | 2025 |
| AFL-CIO | 0 | 2025 |
| Club for Growth | 100 | 2025 |
| Planned Parenthood | 0 | 2025 |
| ACU | 94 | 2025 |
Bills enacted
1 sponsored bill enacted into law in the 119th Congress.
2026 election
District lean
Cook Partisan Voting Index (2025): R+6. Last election margin: 6.59 points (2020). Cook PVI
2026 race rating
Ratings describe the race's partisan lean, not the incumbent.
Polling average
Turek by 0.4 points (5 polls, latest 2026-09-22). 270toWin
2026 election
Retiring. Open-seat nominees listed.
2026 open-seat candidates
| Name | Party | Background | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Hinson | R | U.S. representative | source |
| Josh Turek | D | state representative | source |
Candidate fields are fluid and were last checked September 2026.
Notable family
Voting record (2026)
244 roll-call votes in 2026 · missed 2.9% · party unity 98.7
| Date | Measure | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | S.J.Res. 98 | On the Motion to Discharge | Nay |
| 2026-01-15 | H.R. 6938 | On Passage of the Bill | Yea |
| 2026-01-30 | H.R. 7148 | On Passage of the Bill | Yea |
| 2026-02-12 | H.J.Res. 142 | On the Joint Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-03-12 | H.R. 6644 | On Passage of the Bill | Yea |
| 2026-03-23 | PN858 | On the Nomination | Yea |
| 2026-04-16 | H.J.Res. 140 | On the Joint Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-04-23 | S.Con.Res. 33 | On the Concurrent Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-05-13 | PN855-1 | On the Nomination | Yea |
| 2026-06-04 | Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Graham Amdt. No. 5779 | On the Motion | Not Voting |
| 2026-06-05 | S. 2 | On Passage of the Bill | Yea |
| 2026-06-23 | H.Con.Res. 86 | On the Concurrent Resolution | Nay |
| 2026-07-28 | PN1092 | On the Nomination | Yea |
| 2026-08-05 | PN932 | On the Nomination | Yea |
| 2026-08-07 | H.R. 5334 | On Passage of the Bill | Yea |
| 2026-08-08 | H.R. 6500 | On Passage of the Bill | Yea |
| 2026-08-08 | PN1078 | On the Nomination | Yea |
| 2026-09-24 | H.Con.Res. 89 | On the Concurrent Resolution | Nay |
Legislation
Sponsored 99 bills and cosponsored 205 bills in the 119th Congress.
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| S. 3971 | Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act | Enacted (signed by the President) |
| S. 766 | Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025 | Passed House & Senate (President next) |
| S. 872 | Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025 | Passed Senate (House next) |
| S. 1070 | National STEM Week Act | Passed Senate (House next) |
| S. 1199 | SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act | Passed Senate (House next) |
Latest statements
- Ernst, Grassley Lead Resolution Honoring Iowan Ray Gaesser
- Ernst, Miller-Meeks Bill to Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing Heads to President's Desk
- Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, North Lumber & Home Center
- Ernst Welcomes Farm Bill Progress, More Work Needed
- Ernst, Miller-Meeks Applaud House Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Expose Boondoggles
Latest official press releases and statements from the member's official site. This section requires periodic refresh; always check the source site for the newest items.
Social following
| Platform | Office account | Personal account |
|---|---|---|
| X | @SenJoniErnst (255K) | @joniernst (count n/a) |
| @senjoniernst (33K) | not found | |
| @senjoniernst (68K) | not found | |
| YouTube | not found | not found |
| not found | not found | |
| Threads | not found | not found |
| TikTok | not found | not found |
Office total: 356K · Personal total: no counts retrieved · Combined: 356K
Collected 2026-09-29. Office accounts are the member's official congressional accounts; personal accounts are their own campaign/personal accounts. Totals sum only accounts with a retrieved count and are never zero-filled. X counts are approximate (logged-out page variance). A missing account means none was verified, not that none exists.
Committee assignments
Caucus memberships
Staff
Chief of staff
Lisa M Goeas · (202) 224-3254
- Deputy Chief of Staff at Former Sen. Tim Hutchinson source
Communications director
Margaret P Brigham · (202) 224-3254
Staff data from House and Senate payroll filings; roles can change and filings can lag.
Offices
Washington, D.C. office
260 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-3254
District/state offices
| City | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | 111 7th Ave SE, Suite 480, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 | (319) 365-4504 |
| Council Bluffs | 2146 27th Avenue, Suite 500, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 | (712) 352-1167 |
| Davenport | 201 West Second Street, Suite 806, Davenport, IA 52801 | (563) 322-0677 |
| Des Moines | 733 Federal Building, 210 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 | (515) 284-4574 |
| Sioux City | 194 Federal Building, 320 Sixth Street, Sioux City, IA 51101 | (712) 252-1550 |
Connections
| Connected to | Type | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Randy Feenstra | Same school | Iowa State University |
Connections are derived from documented public records: family ties, shared schools, shared employers, fraternities and sororities, and staff career histories. Committee ties are excluded here and shown on committee pages.