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Joni Ernst Gets New Challenger After Medicaid Backlash • June 4, 2025, 11:07 AM ET (Newsweek)
Ernst draws groans at Iowa town hall after retort on Medicaid cuts, saying 'we all are going to die' • May 31, 2025, 12:49 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Joni Kay Culver
Born July 1, 1970 (age 54) • Iowa
Title / Office United States Senate (2015-), United States

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