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Another Iowa politician is choosing not to throw their hat in the ring for the 2026 Iowa Governor's race.
Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says in a statement she is not running for Governor next fall, and will be focusing on her mission in Washington D.C. and working with President Trump.
She also says she's committed to electing a conservative Governor in Iowa, and will be out on the campaign trail.
Hinson was first elected to Congress in 2020, and has been re-elected twice in the Northeast Iowa district.
You can read Hinson's full statement below:
I have been humbled by the outpouring of support and encouragement from people all across Iowa asking me to run for Governor. After much prayer and conversation with family and friends, I have decided to stay focused on my mission in Washington, working with President Trump to Make America Great Again. We have a unique, once-in-a-generation opportunity to make real, lasting change in our country right now, and I’m committed to the fight to make Washington run more like Iowa. I am also committed to electing a conservative Governor in Iowa — I’ll be out on the campaign trail doing everything I can to help keep Iowa the best place in the world to call home. It is a tremendous honor to serve Iowans every day, and I will always work as hard as I can for you.