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Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst gets her first Democratic challenger for 2026 • Apr. 16, 2025, 6:52 AM ET (NBC)

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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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