Republican Sen. Joni Ernst fends off Democrat Theresa Greenfield in Iowa - Business Insider

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GOP Sen. Joni Ernst fends off challenge from Democrat Theresa Greenfield in Iowa Senate race, via DecisionDeskHQ

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, an urban planner, real-estate developer, and first-time political candidate who officially clinched the nomination on June 2. Greenfield proved to be a highly competent fundraiser. In 2020's second fundraising quarter, Greenfield brought in $6 millionErnst captured national attention during her 2014 campaign for highlighting her experience growing up on a pig farm and pledging to "make 'em squeal" in Washington. In Congress,

Entering the election, the US Senate was made up of 53 Republicans, 45 Democrats, and two independents who caucus with Democrats, meaning that Democrats need to win back a net total of four seats to have a 51-seat majority .

 

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DecisionDeskHQ Ugh, Iowa. What a letdown.

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