U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson Files for Re-election

U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, Republican incumbent for Iowa’s Second Congressional District, has officially filed for re-election, submitting an impressive 7,500 signatures to the Iowa Secretary of State’s office. This number exceeds the required threshold for a congressional candidate and demonstrates robust grassroots support for her candidacy across all 22 counties in the district.

I filed for re-election in #IA02 with the support of over 7,500 Iowans!

Our commonsense, conservative message is resonating & our grassroots team is on a mission to make America run more like Iowa.

We are going to win big in November to keep IA-02 red & FIRE Biden! pic.twitter.com/tAp6jTeUXK

— Ashley Hinson (@hinsonashley) February 26, 2024

Expressing gratitude for the overwhelming support from Iowans, Hinson highlighted the efforts of her dedicated volunteers who tirelessly knocked on doors, made phone calls, and spread her commonsense, conservative message throughout the district. With a firm commitment to keeping the seat red, addressing national challenges, and supporting the local community, Hinson exuded confidence in securing victory in the upcoming November elections.

At 40 years old, Hinson has already made significant strides in her political career, having raised an impressive $2.3 million in 2023 for her re-election campaign. Her fundraising prowess and widespread appeal have solidified her position as a formidable candidate in the race.

While Hinson prepares for the upcoming election, she faces competition from two Democratic challengers. Sarah Corkery, a 48-year-old small business owner from Cedar Falls, and Jacob Wieland, a 29-year-old graduate student at the University of Iowa and Democrat campaign operative from Independence, have both announced their candidacy.

Additionally, Stephen Kephart, a 47-year-old assistant manager at an auto repair shop from Cedar Rapids, has declared his intention to challenge Hinson for the Republican nomination, adding further intrigue to the primary race.

With Iowa’s primary scheduled for June 4, 2024, voters in the Second Congressional District will have the opportunity to choose their preferred candidates to represent them in Washington.

Before entering public office, Hinson distinguished herself as a reporter for KCRG-TV in Cedar Rapids, where she connected with Iowa’s small business owners and community leaders. Her reporting on critical issues such as rising healthcare costs and devastating flooding fueled her desire to serve her community and enact positive change.

As a recipient of multiple awards for her journalistic endeavors, including two-time Midwest regional Emmy award winner and RTDNA Health Reporting Fellow, Hinson brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her role as a public servant. With a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Southern California, she remains committed to fighting for a better community and a stronger economy for all Iowa families, alongside her husband Matt and their two sons in Marion.