2014 United States Senate election in Iowa

none January 2026 January 2018 2014 United States Senate election in Iowa Iowa Flag of Iowa (xrmap collection).svg presidential no 2008 United States Senate election in Iowa 2008 2020 United States Senate election in Iowa 2020 November 4, 2014 150x150px File:Bruce Braley official 110th Congress photo portrait (cropped).jpg Bruce Braley Democratic Party (United States) 494,370 43.76% File:Joni Ernst Official photo portrait 114th Congress (cropped).jpg Joni Ernst Republican Party (United States) 588,575 52.10% 240px County results 240px Congressional district results 240px Precinct results Ernst: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #A80000 >90%Braley: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Tie: #d2b1d9 40–50% U.S. Senator Tom Harkin Democratic Party (United States) Joni Ernst Republican Party (United States) The 2014 United States Senate election in Iowa was held on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Democratic Senator Tom Harkin did not run for reelection to a sixth term in office.https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/sen-tom-harkin-d-iowa-wont-seek-reelection/2013/01/26/891f161c-67d9-11e2-85f5-a8a9228e55e7_story.html Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) won't seek reelection January 26, 2013 March 21, 2014 The Washington Post Ed O'Keefe U.S. Representative Bruce Braley was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; the Republicans nominated State Senator Joni Ernst in a June 3 primary election. Joni Ernst Wins GOP Primary In Iowa Senate Race http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/03/joni-ernst-primary_n_5428491.html Huffington Post June 3, 2014 Douglas Butzier, the Libertarian nominee, died on October 14 in a single engine plane crash near Key West, Iowa. He was the pilot and the only person aboard the plane.http://www.kcci.com/news/pilot-dies-in-small-plane-crash-in-iowa/29114668 Wife confirms man killed in plane crash is Senate candidate October 14, 2014 October 14, 2014 kcci.comhttp://whotv.com/2014/10/14/plane-departs-ankeny-crashes-in-eastern-iowa-killing-pilot/ US Senate Candidate Killed in Eastern Iowa Plane Crash October 14, 2014 October 14, 2014 whotv.comhttp://www.weareiowa.com/story/d/story/pilot-killed-in-eastern-iowa-plane-crash/78276/plJhYckRp0eC0F5GbRGXrQ https://archive.today/20141014210202/http://www.weareiowa.com/story/d/story/pilot-killed-in-eastern-iowa-plane-crash/78276/plJhYckRp0eC0F5GbRGXrQ dead October 14, 2014 Pilot Killed In Eastern Iowa Plane Crash October 14, 2014 October 14, 2014 woitv.com He still appeared on the ballot, alongside Independents Bob Quast, Ruth Smith and Rick Stewart. Ernst defeated Braley in the general election. This was the first open Senate seat in Iowa since 1974. Ernst was the first Republican to win this seat since Roger Jepsen in 1978. Ernst's inauguration marked the first time since 1985 in which Republicans held both United States Senate seats from Iowa. Democratic primary Bruce Braley ultimately faced no opposition in his primary campaign and became the Democratic nominee on June 3, 2014.Bruce Braley Wins Democratic Primary In Iowa Senate Race http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/03/bruce-braley-primary_n_5428502.html September 4, 2014 Huffington Post June 3, 2014 Candidates Declared Bruce Braley, U.S. representative from IA 1https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2013/02/07/iowa-rep-bruce-braley-to-run-for-senate/ Iowa Rep. Bruce Braley to run for Senate February 7, 2013 February 7, 2013 The Fix Aaron Blake Withdrew Bob Quast, businessman (running as an independent)http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20140315/NEWS09/303150053/Candidates-federal-statewide-offices https://archive.today/20140322021658/http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20140315/NEWS09/303150053/Candidates-federal-statewide-offices dead March 22, 2014 Candidates for federal, statewide offices March 14, 2014 March 21, 2014 The Des Moines Register Jennifer Jacobs Declined Chet Culver, former governor of Iowa Jeff Danielson, state senatorhttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/06/04/waterloo-democrat-jeff-danielson-wont-run-for-higher-office Waterloo Democrat Jeff Danielson won't run for higher office June 4, 2013 June 5, 2013 The Des Moines Register Jennifer Jacobs https://archive.today/20130620223546/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/06/04/waterloo-democrat-jeff-danielson-wont-run-for-higher-office June 20, 2013 dead mdy-all Tom Harkin, incumbent U.S. senator Dave Loebsack, U.S. representative from IA 2 (ran for re-election)http://globegazette.com/news/iowa/loesback-won-t-seek-u-s-senate-seat/article_e3ee7f0c-69d6-11e2-9485-001a4bcf887a.html Loesback won't seek U.S. Senate seat January 29, 2013 February 9, 2013 Globe Gazette Ed Tibbetts Kevin McCarthy, minority leader of the Iowa House of Representativeshttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/01/28/iowa-house-democratic-leader-mccarthy-absolutely-wont-seek-higher-office/article https://archive.today/20130408221939/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/01/28/iowa-house-democratic-leader-mccarthy-absolutely-wont-seek-higher-office/article dead April 8, 2013 Iowa House Democratic Leader McCarthy "absolutely" won't seek higher office January 28, 2013 March 4, 2013 The Des Moines Register William Petroski Christie Vilsack, former First Lady of Iowa and nominee for Iowa's 4th congressional district in 2012http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130207/NEWS09/301190088/Tom-Vilsack-Iowans-Senate-pick https://archive.today/20130408013429/http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130207/NEWS09/301190088/Tom-Vilsack-Iowans-Senate-pick dead April 8, 2013 Tom Vilsack is Iowans' Senate pick February 7, 2013 February 8, 2013 The Des Moines Register Jennifer Jacobs Tom Vilsack, United States secretary of agriculture and former governor of Iowahttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/02/15/breaking-vilsack-will-not-seek-u-s-senate-seat-in-2014 https://archive.today/20130408020418/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/02/15/breaking-vilsack-will-not-seek-u-s-senate-seat-in-2014 dead April 8, 2013 BREAKING: Vilsack will not seek U.S. Senate seat in 2014 February 15, 2013 February 15, 2013 Des Moines Register Jennifer Jacobs Endorsements Bruce Braley Federal politicians Leonard Boswell, former U.S. representativehttp://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6057/iasen-loebsack-endorses-braley IA-Sen: Loebsack endorses Braley (updated with Boswell) Bleeding Heartland February 16, 2013 April 10, 2013 June 20, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130620104413/http://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6057/iasen-loebsack-endorses-braley dead Bill Clinton, 42nd president of the United Stateshttp://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/elections/2014/10/24/bill-clinton-iowa-bruce-braley-us-senate-election/17834351/ Bill Clinton returning to Iowa to campaign for Bruce Braley The Des Moines Register Noble Jason October 24, 2014 September 25, 2016 Hillary Clinton, 67th United States secretary of state, 2008 presidential candidate, then-potential 2016 presidential candidatehttp://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/oct/28/hillary-clinton-campaign-wednesday-bruce-braley/ Hillary Clinton to campaign Wednesday with Bruce Braley The Washington Times McLaughlin Seth October 28, 2014 September 25, 2016 Tom Harkin, incumbent U.S. senatorhttp://thegazette.com/2013/04/21/harkin-endorses-braley-for-u-s-senate/ Harkin endorses Braley for U.S. Senate The Gazette April 21, 2013 August 15, 2013 Dave Loebsack, U.S. representative Statewide politicians Chet Culver, former governor of Iowahttp://www.newtondailynews.com/2013/07/02/braley-wins-endorsement-of-ex-gov-chet-culver/awr97e3/ Braley wins endorsement of ex-Gov. Chet Culver Newton Daily News July 2, 2013 October 17, 2013 Michael Fitzgerald, Iowa state treasurer Tom Miller, Iowa attorney general State legislators Ako Abdul-Samad, state representativehttp://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6153/iasen-most-democratic-state-legislators-endorse-braley IA-Sen: Most Democratic state legislators endorse Braley Bleeding Heartland April 3, 2013 April 10, 2013 June 20, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130620125359/http://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6153/iasen-most-democratic-state-legislators-endorse-braley dead Marti Anderson, state representative Daryl Beall, state senator Bruce Bearinger, state representative Deborah Berry, state representative Dennis Black, state senator Joe Bolkcom, state senator Tod Bowman, state senator Chris Brase, state senator Dennis Cohoon, state representative Thomas G. Courtney, state senator Jeff Danielson, state senator David Dawson, state representative Dick Dearden, state senator Bill Dotzler, state senator Nancy Dunkel, state representative Robert Dvorsky, state senator John Forbes, state representative Ruth Ann Gaines, state representative Mary Gaskill, state representative Michael Gronstal, majority leader of the Iowa Senate and chairman of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Chris Hall, state representative Curt Hanson, state representative Rita Hart, state senator Jack Hatch, state senator Lisa Heddens, state representative Rob Hogg, state senator Wally Horn, state senator Bruce Hunter, state representative Charles Isenhart, state representative David Jacoby, state representative Pam Jochum, president of the Iowa Senate Anesa Kajtazovic, state representative Jerry Kearns, state representative Dan Kelley, state representative Bob Kressig, state representative Vicki Lensing, state representative Daniel Lundby, state representative Jim Lykam, state representative Mary Mascher, state representative Liz Mathis, state senator Matt McCoy, state senator Helen Miller, state representative Dan Muhlbauer, state representative Jo Oldson, state representative Rick Olson, state representative Tyler Olson, state representative Scott Ourth, state representative Janet Petersen, state senator Todd Prichard, state representative Herman Quirmbach, state senator Amanda Ragan, state senator Joe Riding, state representative Patti Ruff, state representative Kirsten Running-Marquardt, state representative Brian Schoenjahn, state senator Joe Seng, state senator Mark Smith, state representative Steve Sodders, president pro tempore of the Iowa Senate Art Staed, state representative Sharon S. Steckman, state representative Sally Stutsman, state representative Rich Taylor, state senator Todd Taylor, state representative Phyllis Thede, state representative Roger Thomas, state representative Beth Wessel-Kroeschell, state representative Mary Jo Wilhelm, state senator Cindy Winckler, state representative Mary Wolfe, state representative Frank Wood, state representative Polling background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BradAnderson BruceBraley KevinMcCarthy UndecidedHarper PollingHarper Polling January 29, 2013 ? ? 3.83% 49.73% 3.83% 42.62% Results Democratic primary resultshttp://electionresults.sos.iowa.gov/Views/TabularData.aspx?TabView=StateRaces%5EFederal%20%2F%20Statewide%20Races%5E83&ElectionID=83 Iowa Election Results July 23, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140608014224/http://electionresults.sos.iowa.gov/Views/TabularData.aspx?TabView=StateRaces%5EFederal%20%2F%20Statewide%20Races%5E83&ElectionID=83 June 8, 2014 dead mdy-all Bruce Braley Democratic Party (United States) 62,623 99.2% Write-ins Democratic Party (United States) 504 0.8% 63,127 100.0% Republican primary The Republican primary was held on June 3, 2014. If no candidate won more than 35% of the vote, the nominee would have been chosen at a statewide convention. It would have been only the second time in 50 years that a convention picked a nominee and the first time since 2002, when then-State Senator Steve King won a convention held in Iowa's 5th congressional district to decide the Republican nominee for Congress. Having the nominee chosen by a convention led to fears that the increasingly powerful Ron Paul faction of the state party, led by Party Chairman A. J. Spiker, could have nominated an unelectable candidate.http://www.rollcall.com/news/rare_convention_presents_hurdle_in_iowa_senate_race-226126-1.html Rare Convention Presents Hurdle in Iowa Senate Race July 5, 2013 September 13, 2013 Roll Call Emily Cahnhttp://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/iowa-gop-infighting-could-cost-a-senate-seat-20130923 Iowa GOP Infighting Could Cost a Senate Seat September 23, 2013 September 23, 2013 National Journal Shane Goldmacher The convention was scheduled to be held on June 14 but was then moved to July 12. Republican leaders, including Governor Terry Branstad and U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley, as well as four of the candidates for the nomination, criticized the move. Candidates Sam Clovis, Joni Ernst, Matthew Whitaker and David Young signed a letter to the Republican Party of Iowa asking them to move the convention date back, saying that "Essentially gifting [Bruce] Braley an additional 30 days to campaign in a vacuum, while reducing our nominee's time to raise funds and campaign as the general election candidate by an entire month – only serves to strengthen Braley's viability". Spiker responded that the move was necessary to accommodate the 27-day period that the Iowa secretary of state's office requires to certify the results of the primary.http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/08/26/branstad-says-switching-gop-convention-date-is-a-real-mistake/article https://archive.today/20130913162127/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/08/26/branstad-says-switching-gop-convention-date-is-a-real-mistake/article dead September 13, 2013 Branstad says switching GOP convention date is 'a real mistake' August 26, 2013 September 13, 2013 Roll Call Jason Noble Jennifer Jacobs Spiker reiterated his position in September 2013, rejecting calls for a vote by the central committee to move the convention date. He said that nominating a candidate before the primary had been certified would break state law, "which outlines that a ballot vacancy does not exist until the canvass is completed and certified."http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/09/12/despite-controversy-gop-state-convention-will-take-place-a-month-later-than-usual/article?nclick_check=1 https://archive.today/20130913162154/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/09/12/despite-controversy-gop-state-convention-will-take-place-a-month-later-than-usual/article?nclick_check=1 dead September 13, 2013 GOP chair's commitment to July convention prompts call for his resignation September 12, 2013 September 13, 2013 Roll Call Jason Noble Jennifer Jacobs Secretary of State Matt Schultz was highly critical of Spiker, saying that "no political party should use the excuse of the final date of the statewide canvass to determine the date of its special nominating convention. Furthermore, to state that it is necessary to hold a special nominating convention after the conclusion of the state canvass is not only misleading, it is false."http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/09/13/iowa-gop-activists-organizing-special-meeting-to-revisit-convention-date-issue/article https://archive.today/20130923181315/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/09/13/iowa-gop-activists-organizing-special-meeting-to-revisit-convention-date-issue/article dead September 23, 2013 Iowa GOP will hold meeting Sept. 23 to review state convention date September 13, 2013 September 23, 2013 Des Moines Register Jason Noble Following efforts by members of the central committee to call a special meeting to move the date back to June, Spiker agreed and a meeting was held on September 23.http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/09/21/resolution-could-be-near-in-dispute-over-iowa-gop-convention-date/article https://archive.today/20130923181327/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/09/21/resolution-could-be-near-in-dispute-over-iowa-gop-convention-date/article dead September 23, 2013 Resolution could be near in dispute over Iowa GOP convention date September 21, 2013 September 23, 2013 Des Moines Register Jennifer Jacobs The central committee voted 16–1 to move the convention date back to June 14.http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130924/NEWS09/309240092/1056/news05 https://archive.today/20130924130601/http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130924/NEWS09/309240092/1056/news05 dead September 24, 2013 GOP reverses course on convention dates September 24, 2013 September 24, 2013 Des Moines Register Jennifer Jacobs Statewide Republican leaders and activists and members of the National Republican Senatorial Committee believe that the real reason for the attempt to delay the convention was to give the Ron Paul faction time to organize an insurgent effort to push through a candidate they support, which could have even been Spiker himself or State Party Co-chair David Fischer. The infighting has been traced back to the failure of the NRSC and allies of Governor Branstad and Senator Grassley to recruit a "top-tier" candidate for the race. Ernst received widespread attention for a campaign ad she released in March 2014 where she employed a tongue-in-cheek comparison between her experience castrating pigs and her ability to cut "pork" in Congress.Iowa Senate Candidate Says Castration Gives Her Conservative Cred https://time.com/36955/iowa-senate-candidate-says-castration-gives-her-conservative-cred/ April 15, 2014 Time March 25, 2014In Politics, Hog Castration Cuts Through The Ad Clutter https://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2014/03/28/295949340/in-politics-hog-castration-cuts-through-the-ad-clutter April 15, 2014 NPR March 28, 2014 Many found the ad to be humorousIowa Senate Candidate Says Castration Gives Her Conservative Cred https://time.com/36955/iowa-senate-candidate-says-castration-gives-her-conservative-cred/ April 18, 2014 Time March 25, 2014How did John Boehner's opponent get his campaign ad to go viral? Humor. (+video) https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/DC-Decoder/Decoder-Buzz/2014/0415/How-did-John-Boehner-s-opponent-get-his-campaign-ad-to-go-viral-Humor.-video April 20, 2014 Christian Science Monitor April 15, 2014 and it was spoofed by late-night comedians including Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert,Jimmy Fallon cringes at Joni Ernst's hog-castration ad http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2014/03/25/jimmy-fallon-cringes-at-joni-ernsts-hog-castration-ad/6897513/ April 19, 2014 Des Moines Register March 25, 2014Colbert: I'm pulling for Joni Ernst 'whole hog, or whatever's left' http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2014/03/27/colbert-im-pulling-for-joni-ernst-whole-hog-or-whatevers-left/6955697 April 15, 2014 Des Moines Register March 27, 2014 while some found it to be in bad taste.Joni Ernst 'Castrating Hogs' Ad: Republican Iowa Senate Candidate Stirs Controversy With Offbeat Campaign Spot [VIDEO] http://www.ibtimes.com/joni-ernst-castrating-hogs-ad-republican-iowa-senate-candidate-stirs-controversy-offbeat-campaign April 15, 2014 International Business Times March 25, 2014How Joni Ernst's ad about 'castrating hogs' transformed Iowa's U.S. Senate race https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/how-joni-ernsts-ad-about-castrating-hogs-transformed-iowas-us-senate-race/2014/05/11/c02d1804-d85b-11e3-95d3-3bcd77cd4e11_story.html May 15, 2014 The Washington Post May 12, 2014 Before the ad aired, Ernst had struggled in fundraising,Sarah Palin endorses "hog castrator" Jodi Ernst in Iowa Senate race http://www.cbsnews.com/news/sarah-palin-endorses-hog-castrator-jodi-ernst-in-iowa-senate-race April 20, 2014 CBS News March 26, 2014The Fix's fourth-quarter fundraising winners and losers https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2014/02/03/the-fixs-fourth-quarter-fundraising-winners-and-losers April 20, 2014 CBS News February 3, 2014 and two polls of the Republican primary taken in February 2014 had shown her in second place, several points behind opponent Mark Jacobs.Sarah Palin endorses 'pork-cutting' Joni Ernst in Iowa https://www.politico.com/story/2014/03/sarah-palin-endorses-joni-ernst-iowa-105059.html April 17, 2014 Politico March 26, 2014Ernst Aims to Be Iowa's First Female Senator http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2014/03/09/ernst_aims_to_be_iowas_first_female_senator_121849.html April 18, 2014 RealClearPolitics March 9, 2014 After it aired, a Suffolk University poll in early April showed her with a narrow lead and a Loras College poll showed her essentially tied with Jacobs.Ernst Narrowly Leads GOP Field in Iowa Senate Race http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2014/04/09/ernst_narrowly_leads_gop_field_in_iowa_senate_race_122223.html April 9, 2014 RealClearPolitics April 9, 2014Poll: Joni Ernst Takes Lead in Iowa GOP Senate Primary http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/poll-joni-ernst-takes-lead-iowa-gop-senate-primary_786717.html https://web.archive.org/web/20140411213739/http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/poll-joni-ernst-takes-lead-iowa-gop-senate-primary_786717.html dead April 11, 2014 April 17, 2014 Weekly Standard April 9, 2014Jacobs, Ernst tied in inaugural Loras Poll http://www.thonline.com/blogs/tri_state_politics/article_a13f2644-c3f2-11e3-a183-001a4bcf6878.html April 17, 2014 TH Online April 14, 2014 By May, she was being described by the media as the "strong front-runner".Joni Ernst focused on primary in final Iowa debate https://www.politico.com/story/2014/05/joni-ernst-election-iowa-debate-107237.html Politico May 29, 2014 June 2, 2014 James Hohmann In May 2014, Roll Call reported that the Republican primary campaign had become a proxy for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination, with Mitt Romney and Marco Rubio supporting Ernst, Rick Perry endorsing Whitaker and Rick Santorum backing Clovis.http://atr.rollcall.com/iowa-senate-primary-becomes-2016-battleground Iowa Senate Primary Becomes 2016 Battleground May 31, 2014 May 31, 2014 Roll Call Alexis Levinson June 2, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140602080749/http://atr.rollcall.com/iowa-senate-primary-becomes-2016-battleground/ dead Jacobs, who had no such high-profile endorsements, ran as the "outsider".http://atr.rollcall.com/iowa-senate-race-mark-jacobs-primary Ad Deluge Intensifies in Final Week Before Iowa Senate Primary May 28, 2014 May 31, 2014 Roll Call Alexis Levinson May 30, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140530065615/http://atr.rollcall.com/iowa-senate-race-mark-jacobs-primary/ dead Ultimately, Ernst won the primary with 56% of the vote, negating the need for a convention. Candidates Declared Sam Clovis, radio hosthttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/06/10/sioux-city-radio-host-sam-clovis-joins-u-s-senate-race/article Sioux City radio host Sam Clovis joins U.S. Senate race June 10, 2013 June 12, 2013 Des Moines Register Jennifer Jacobs Joni Ernst, state senatorhttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/07/10/republican-joni-ernst-joins-u-s-senate-race/article Republican Joni Ernst joins U.S. Senate race Jacobs Jennifer July 10, 2013 July 11, 2013 https://archive.today/20130711132953/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/07/10/republican-joni-ernst-joins-u-s-senate-race/article July 11, 2013 dead mdy-all Mark Jacobs, former CEO of Reliant Energyhttp://atr.rollcall.com/iowas-gop-senate-field-grows-again/ Iowa's GOP Senate Field Grows Again Emily Cahn November 13, 2013 November 13, 2013 November 13, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131113033753/http://atr.rollcall.com/iowas-gop-senate-field-grows-again/ dead Scott Schaben, businessmanhttp://carrollspaper.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=15991&SectionID=1&SubSectionID=335&S=1 Kuemper alum Schaben plans U.S. Senate bid July 5, 2013 July 10, 2013 Daily Times Herald Douglas Burns October 14, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131014231925/http://carrollspaper.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=15991&SectionID=1&SubSectionID=335&S=1 dead Matthew Whitaker, former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Iowa and nominee for treasurer of Iowa in 2002http://atr.rollcall.com/gop-gets-senate-candidate-in-iowa/ GOP Senate Candidate Announces in Iowa May 7, 2013 May 7, 2013 Roll Call Kyle Trygstad June 7, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130607050615/http://atr.rollcall.com/gop-gets-senate-candidate-in-iowa/ dead Withdrew Paul Lunde, attorney and nominee for Iowa's 4th congressional district in 1988 and 1992http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/05/06/gops-matt-whitaker-says-hes-running-for-u-s-senate/article GOP's Matt Whitaker says he's running for U.S. Senate May 6, 2013 May 7, 2013 Des Moines Register Jennifer Jacobs https://archive.today/20130628235944/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/05/06/gops-matt-whitaker-says-hes-running-for-u-s-senate/article June 28, 2013 dead mdy-all David Young, former chief of staff to U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (ran for U.S. House)http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/01/02/u-s-senate-candidate-david-young-changes-gears-will-run-for-congress-instead/article https://archive.today/20140102201955/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2014/01/02/u-s-senate-candidate-david-young-changes-gears-will-run-for-congress-instead/article dead January 2, 2014 U.S. Senate candidate David Young changes gears, will run for Congress instead January 2, 2014 January 2, 2014 Des Moines Register Jason Noble Declined Terry Branstad, governor of Iowahttp://globegazette.com/news/iowa/branstad-not-interested-in-harkin-s-seat-reynolds-keeping-options/article_7fd3eff2-696d-11e2-b725-001a4bcf887a.html Branstad not interested in Harkin's seat; Reynolds keeping options open January 28, 2013 January 28, 2013 Globe Gazette Rod Boshart Bob Brownell, Polk County supervisorhttp://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130127/NEWS09/301270093/1007/news05 https://archive.today/20130215220446/http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130127/NEWS09/301270093/1007/news05 dead February 15, 2013 Who among Republicans may eye Harkin's Senate seat? January 26, 2013 January 27, 2013 The Des Moines Register Jennifer Jacobs Steve Deace, radio talk show hosthttp://stevedeace.com/news/national-politics/the-u-s-senate-race-in-iowa/ The U.S. Senate race in Iowa July 18, 2013 December 9, 2013 SteveDeace.com Steve Deace https://web.archive.org/web/20131207202045/http://stevedeace.com/news/national-politics/the-u-s-senate-race-in-iowa/ December 7, 2013 dead Bill Dix, minority leader of the Iowa Senatehttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/01/28/iowa-senate-gop-leader-dix-wont-run-for-u-s-senate-or-congress-in-2014 https://archive.today/20130220015504/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/01/28/iowa-senate-gop-leader-dix-wont-run-for-u-s-senate-or-congress-in-2014 dead February 20, 2013 Iowa Senate GOP leader Dix won't run for U.S. Senate or Congress in 2014 | Des Moines Register Staff Blogs Blogs.desmoinesregister.com August 16, 2015 David Fischer, co-chair of the Republican Party of Iowahttps://twitter.com/FischerForIowa/status/409478993604136960 After much consideration... December 7, 2013 December 9, 2013 Twitter David Fischer Steve Gaer, mayor of West Des Moineshttp://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130516/NEWS09/130516008/Potential-Republican-candidate-drops-from-Senate-race Potential Republican candidate drops from Senate race May 16, 2013 May 20, 2013 Des Moines Register Jennifer Jacobs August 2024 InternetArchiveBot yes Drew Ivers, finance chairman of the Republican Party of Iowahttps://www.politico.com/story/2013/01/tom-harkin-wont-seek-sixth-senate-term-86759.html Harkin retirement: Jump ball in Iowa January 26, 2013 January 27, 2013 Politico James Hohmann Steve King, U.S. representative from IA 4http://politicalwire.com/archives/2013/05/03/king_passes_on_senate_run.html King Passes on Senate Run May 3, 2013 May 4, 2013 Political Wire Taegan Goddard https://web.archive.org/web/20130508000805/http://politicalwire.com/archives/2013/05/03/king_passes_on_senate_run.html May 8, 2013 dead Ron Langston, businessman and former director of the Minority Business Development Agency Tom Latham, U.S. representativehttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/02/27/latham-email-says-hes-not-interested-in-u-s-senate-campaign/article https://archive.today/20130408021457/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/02/27/latham-email-says-hes-not-interested-in-u-s-senate-campaign/article dead April 8, 2013 Latham tells Iowa Republicans he isn't running for U.S. Senate in 2014 Blogs.desmoinesregister.com August 16, 2015 Bill Northey, Iowa secretary of agriculturehttp://atr.rollcall.com/bill-northey-passes-on-iowa-race-iasen/ Bill Northey Passes on Iowa Race #IASEN May 2, 2013 May 2, 2013 Roll Call Kyle Trygstad May 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130506050233/http://atr.rollcall.com/bill-northey-passes-on-iowa-race-iasen/ dead Kevin O'Brien, McDonald's store owner and operator Kim Reynolds, lieutenant governor of Iowahttps://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/148455-report-reynolds-not-running-for-senate-in-iowa/ Report: Reynolds not running for Senate in Iowa April 23, 2013 April 23, 2013 The Hill Alexandra Jaffe Rod Roberts, director of the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals and candidate for governor in 2010http://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6763/iasen-rod-roberts-rules-out-running IA-Sen: Rod Roberts rules out running Bleeding Heartland February 20, 2014 February 22, 2014 February 27, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140227120710/http://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6763/iasen-rod-roberts-rules-out-running dead Matt Schultz, Iowa secretary of statehttp://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/543bef9b-e090-5b96-9073-778833ecf1b2.html Iowa Secretary of State passes up Senate bid May 29, 2013 May 30, 2013 Sioux City Journal A. J. Spiker, chairman of the Republican Party of IowaTibbetts Ed http://globegazette.com/news/iowa/harkin-won-t-seek-th-senate-term/article_bd7c338c-67e2-11e2-a285-001a4bcf887a.html Harkin won't seek another Senate term Globegazette.com January 26, 2013 August 16, 2015 Matt Strawn, former chairman of the Republican Party of Iowa Bob Vander Plaats, social conservative activist, candidate for governor in 2002, 2006 and 2010 and nominee for lieutenant governor in 2006http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20140215/NEWS09/302160036/1056/news05 https://archive.today/20140215173930/http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20140215/NEWS09/302160036/1056/news05 dead February 15, 2014 Register Exclusive: Bob Vander Plaats will not run for Senate The Des Moines Register Jacobs Jennifer February 15, 2014 February 15, 2014 David A. Vaudt, chairman of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board and former state auditor of Iowa Stuart Weinstein, orthopaedic surgeon, president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Brad Zaun, state senatorhttp://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6108/iasen-brad-zaun-not-running IA Sen- Brad Zaun Not Running March 11, 2013 March 12, 2013 Bleeding Heartland June 20, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130620021356/http://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/6108/iasen-brad-zaun-not-running dead Endorsements Sam Clovis Individuals Terry Amann, pastor at Walnut Creek Churchhttp://iowans4samclovis.com/2014/04/pastor-terry-amann-endorses-sam-clovis/ Pastor Terry Amann Endorses Sam Clovis April 7, 2014 May 13, 2014 Iowans for Sam Clovis for Senate https://web.archive.org/web/20140514085750/http://iowans4samclovis.com/2014/04/pastor-terry-amann-endorses-sam-clovis/ May 14, 2014 dead Dorie Day, widow of Colonel Bud Dayhttp://iowans4samclovis.com/2014/05/dorie-day-press-release/ Dorie Day Press Release April 7, 2014 May 13, 2014 Iowans for Sam Clovis for Senate https://web.archive.org/web/20140511193202/http://iowans4samclovis.com/2014/05/dorie-day-press-release/ May 11, 2014 dead Steve Deace, radio talk show hosthttp://stevedeace.com/news/sam-clovis-u-s-senate/ Sam Clovis for U.S. Senate May 12, 2014 May 13, 2014 SteveDeace.com Steve Deace https://web.archive.org/web/20140514103418/http://stevedeace.com/news/sam-clovis-u-s-senate/ May 14, 2014 dead Louie Gohmert, U.S. representative (TX-01)http://theiowarepublican.com/2014/congressman-louis-gohmert-to-rally-support-for-clovis-this-friday-in-des-moines/ Congressman Louie Gohmert to Rally Support for Clovis This Friday in Des Moines The Iowa Republican April 29, 2014 May 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140514021738/http://theiowarepublican.com/2014/congressman-louis-gohmert-to-rally-support-for-clovis-this-friday-in-des-moines/ May 14, 2014 dead Rick Santorum, former U.S. representative and former U.S. senator (PA), candidate for president in 2012http://www.patriotvoices.com/santorum_endorses_true_conservative_clovis_for_u_s_senate_in_iowa/ Santorum Endorses True Conservative Clovis for U.S. Senate in Iowa Patriot Voices May 14, 2014 May 14, 2014 May 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140517124726/http://www.patriotvoices.com/santorum_endorses_true_conservative_clovis_for_u_s_senate_in_iowa/ dead Phyllis Schlafly, conservative activist and founder of the Eagle Forumhttp://theiowarepublican.com/2014/clovis-endorsed-by-citizens-united-and-eagle-forum/ Clovis Endorsed by Citizens United and Eagle Forum The Iowa Republican March 27, 2014 May 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140514020034/http://theiowarepublican.com/2014/clovis-endorsed-by-citizens-united-and-eagle-forum/ May 14, 2014 dead Bob Vander Plaats, social conservative activist, candidate for governor in 2002, 2006 and 2010 and nominee for lieutenant governor in 2006http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/elections/2014/05/13/sam-clovis-vander-plaats-endorsement/9034449/ Bob Vander Plaats endorses Sam Clovis for US Senate The Des Moines Register Jacobs Jennifer May 13, 2014 May 13, 2014 Organizations Citizens United Eagle Forum Gun Owners of Americahttp://caffeinatedthoughts.com/2014/03/sam-clovis-wins-gun-owners-america-endorsement/ Sam Clovis Wins Gun Owners of America Endorsement Caffeinated Thoughts Deace Steve March 31, 2014 May 13, 2014 Tea Party Patriotshttp://stevedeace.com/news/tea-party-patriots-endorses-clovis-u-s-senate/ Tea Party Patriots Endorses Clovis for U.S. Senate SteveDeace.com Deace Steve May 6, 2014 May 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140514105837/http://stevedeace.com/news/tea-party-patriots-endorses-clovis-u-s-senate/ May 14, 2014 dead Joni Ernst National figures George H. W. Bush, 41st president of the United Statespolitico.comhttps://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/elections/2014/11/01/george-hw-bush-endorses-joni-ernst/18272413/ The Des Moines Register President George H.W. Bush endorses Ernst Jennifer Jacobs November 1, 2014 August 22, 2025 Deb Fischer, U.S. senator (NE)http://www.timesrepublican.com/page/content.detail/id/497296/Correction--Republican-Women-Ernst-story.html?isap=1&nav=5013 May 1, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140502033153/http://www.timesrepublican.com/page/content.detail/id/497296/Correction--Republican-Women-Ernst-story.html?isap=1&nav=5013 May 2, 2014 Correction: Republican Women-Ernst story - TimesRepublican.com Sarah Palin, former Alaska governor, 2008 Republican vice-presidential candidatehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2014/03/26/sarah-palin-endorses-joni-ernst-in-iowa-senate-race/ The Washington Post Palin endorsement article Michael Reagan, son of Ronald Reaganhttp://thegazette.com/subject/news/government/joni-ernst-gets-reagan-endorsement-20140429 Joni Ernst gets Reagan endorsement TheGazette April 29, 2014 July 26, 2014 Mitt Romney, former governor of Massachusetts and 2012 Republican presidential nomineehttp://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20140305/NEWS09/303050102/In-rare-mailing-Romney-backs-Iowa-s-Joni-Ernst-U-S-Senate https://archive.today/20140306031222/http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20140305/NEWS09/303050102/In-rare-mailing-Romney-backs-Iowa-s-Joni-Ernst-U-S-Senate dead March 6, 2014 In rare mailing, Romney backs Iowa's Joni Ernst for US Senate Des Moines Register March 5, 2014 March 5, 2014 Marco Rubio, U.S. senator (FL)Everett Burgess Rubio backs Ernst in Iowa primary https://www.politico.com/story/2014/05/marco-rubio-joni-ernst-iowa-primary-106344 politico.com Politico, LLC 18 February 2020 Kay Orr, former governor of Nebraska Statewide politicians Kim Reynolds, lieutenant governor of Iowahttp://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/10/07/lt-gov-kim-reynolds-endorses-joni-ernst-in-u-s-senate-race/article https://archive.today/20131007135908/http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/10/07/lt-gov-kim-reynolds-endorses-joni-ernst-in-u-s-senate-race/article dead October 7, 2013 Lt. 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Kim Reynolds endorses Joni Ernst in U.S. Senate race Des Moines Register October 7, 2013 February 13, 2014 State legislators Rich Anderson, former state representativehttp://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-former-republican-state-representative-richard-anderson/ Joni Ernst Announces Endorsement of Former Republican State Representative Richard Anderson Joni Ernst for U.S. Senate September 5, 2013 February 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140213235137/http://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-former-republican-state-representative-richard-anderson/ February 13, 2014 dead Robert Bacon, state representativehttp://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-republican-state-representative-robert-bacon/ Joni Ernst Announces Endorsement of Republican State Representative Robert Bacon Joni Ernst for U.S. Senate August 15, 2013 February 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140213235213/http://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-republican-state-representative-robert-bacon/ February 13, 2014 dead Clel Baudler, state representativehttp://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-republican-state-representative-clel-baudler/ Joni Ernst Announces Endorsement of Republican State Representative Clel Baudler Joni Ernst for U.S. Senate September 4, 2013 February 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140213235143/http://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-republican-state-representative-clel-baudler/ February 13, 2014 dead Nancy Boettger, state senatorhttp://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-republican-state-senator-nancy-boettger/ Joni Ernst Announces Endorsement of Republican State Senator Nancy Boettger Joni Ernst for U.S. Senate August 5, 2013 February 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140213235219/http://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-republican-state-senator-nancy-boettger/ February 13, 2014 dead Mark Brandenburg, state representative Mark Costello, state representativehttp://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-republican-state-representative-mark-costello/ Joni Ernst Announces Endorsement of Republican State Representative Mark Costello Joni Ernst for U.S. Senate September 6, 2013 February 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140213235128/http://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-republican-state-representative-mark-costello/ February 13, 2014 dead Cecil Dolecheck, state representativehttp://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-republican-state-representative-cecil-dolecheck/ Joni Ernst Announces Endorsement of Republican State Representative Cecil Dolecheck Joni Ernst for U.S. Senate September 10, 2013 February 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140213235120/http://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-republican-state-representative-cecil-dolecheck/ February 13, 2014 dead Dean Fisher, state representativehttp://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-state-representative-dean-fisher/ Joni Ernst Announces Endorsement of State Representative Dean Fisher Joni Ernst for U.S. Senate October 22, 2013 February 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140213234622/http://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-state-representative-dean-fisher/ February 13, 2014 dead Shawn Hamerlinck, former state senatorhttp://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-former-state-senator-shawn-hamerlinck/ Joni Ernst Announces Endorsement of Former State Senator Shawn Hamerlinck Joni Ernst for U.S. Senate October 4, 2013 February 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140213234906/http://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-former-state-senator-shawn-hamerlinck/ February 13, 2014 dead Megan Hess, state representativehttp://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-state-representative-megan-hess/ Joni Ernst Announces Endorsement of State Representative Megan Hess Joni Ernst for U.S. Senate August 1, 2013 February 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140213235235/http://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-state-representative-megan-hess/ February 13, 2014 dead Hubert Houser, state senatorhttp://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-state-senator-hubert-houser/ Joni Ernst Announces Endorsement of State Senator Hubert Houser Joni Ernst for U.S. Senate October 3, 2013 February 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140109213701/http://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-state-senator-hubert-houser/ January 9, 2014 dead mdy-all David Johnson, state senatorhttp://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-republican-state-senator-david-johnson/ Joni Ernst Announces Endorsement of Republican State Senator David Johnson Joni Ernst for U.S. Senate August 20, 2013 February 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140213235200/http://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-republican-state-senator-david-johnson/ February 13, 2014 dead Tim Kapucian, state senatorhttp://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-republican-state-senator-tim-kapucian/ Joni Ernst Announces Endorsement of Republican State Senator Tim Kapucian Joni Ernst for U.S. Senate August 1, 2013 February 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140213235226/http://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-republican-state-senator-tim-kapucian/ February 13, 2014 dead Renee Schulte, former state representativehttp://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-former-state-representative-renee-schulte/ Joni Ernst Announces Endorsement of Former State Representative Renee Schulte Joni Ernst for U.S. Senate July 31, 2013 February 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140213235242/http://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-former-state-representative-renee-schulte/ February 13, 2014 dead Amy Sinclair, state senatorhttp://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-republican-state-senator-amy-sinclair/ Joni Ernst Announces Endorsement of Republican State Senator Amy Sinclair Joni Ernst for U.S. Senate August 19, 2013 February 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140213235206/http://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-republican-state-senator-amy-sinclair/ February 13, 2014 dead Rob Taylor, state representativehttp://theiowarepublican.com/2013/state-representative-rob-taylor-endorses-ernst-for-u-s-senate/ State Representative Rob Taylor Endorses Ernst for U.S. Senate The Iowa Republican July 24, 2013 February 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140222030423/http://theiowarepublican.com/2013/state-representative-rob-taylor-endorses-ernst-for-u-s-senate/ February 22, 2014 dead Dan Zumbach, state senatorhttp://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-state-senator-dan-zumbach/ Joni Ernst Announces Endorsement of State Senator Dan Zumbach Joni Ernst for U.S. Senate October 29, 2013 February 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140213234542/http://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-state-senator-dan-zumbach/ February 13, 2014 dead Local officials Chad Airhart, Dallas County recorderhttp://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-dallas-county-recorder-chad-airhart/ Joni Ernst Announces Endorsement of Dallas County Recorder Chad Airhart Joni Ernst for U.S. Senate July 29, 2013 February 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140213235249/http://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-dallas-county-recorder-chad-airhart/ February 13, 2014 dead Jon McAvoy, Adel city councilmanhttp://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-adel-city-councilman-jon-mcavoy/ Joni Ernst Announces Endorsement of Adel City Councilman Jon McAvoy Joni Ernst for U.S. Senate September 12, 2013 February 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140213235052/http://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-adel-city-councilman-jon-mcavoy/ February 13, 2014 dead Isaiah McGee, Waukee city councilmanhttp://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-waukee-city-councilman-isaiah-mcgee/ Joni Ernst Announces Endorsement of Waukee City Councilman Isaiah McGee Joni Ernst for U.S. Senate September 13, 2013 February 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140213235036/http://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-waukee-city-councilman-isaiah-mcgee/ February 13, 2014 dead Carol Robertson, Mills County auditorhttp://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-mills-county-auditor-carol-robertson/ Joni Ernst Announces Endorsement of Mills County Auditor Carol Robertson Joni Ernst for U.S. Senate October 16, 2013 February 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140213234641/http://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-mills-county-auditor-carol-robertson/ February 13, 2014 dead Renee Twedt, Story County treasurerhttp://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-story-county-treasurer-renee-twedt/ Joni Ernst Announces Endorsement of Story County Treasurer Renee Twedt Joni Ernst for U.S. Senate October 17, 2013 February 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140213234626/http://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/joni-ernst-announces-endorsement-story-county-treasurer-renee-twedt/ February 13, 2014 dead Organizations Right Now Women PAChttps://www.rightnowwomen.org/joni-ernst PAC endorsement March 12, 2014 March 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140314103051/https://www.rightnowwomen.org/joni-ernst/ March 14, 2014 dead Senate Conservatives Fundhttp://www.senateconservatives.com/site/post/2562/scf-endorses-joni-ernst-in-iowa SCF Endorses Joni Ernst for U.S. Senate In Iowa Senateconservatives.com April 25, 2014 July 26, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140917053302/http://www.senateconservatives.com/site/post/2562/scf-endorses-joni-ernst-in-iowa September 17, 2014 dead ShePAChttp://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/shepac-endorses-joni-ernst-united-states-senate/ ShePAC Endorses Joni Ernst For United States Senate Joni Ernst for U.S. Senate October 2, 2013 February 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140213235012/http://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/shepac-endorses-joni-ernst-united-states-senate/ February 13, 2014 dead United States Chamber of CommerceNational business group picks Joni Ernst over GOP rivals in Iowa U.S. Senate race http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/elections/2014/05/13/joni-ernst-chamber-endorsement/9001911 May 13, 2014 Des Moines Register May 13, 2014 VOICES of Conservative Womenhttp://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/voices-conservative-women-pac-endorses-joni-ernst-united-states-senate/ Voices of Conservative Women PAC Endorses Joni Ernst for United States Senate Joni Ernst for U.S. Senate November 1, 2013 February 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140213234504/http://www.joniforiowa.com/press-releases/voices-conservative-women-pac-endorses-joni-ernst-united-states-senate/ February 13, 2014 dead Mark Jacobs Individuals Bill Northey, Iowa secretary of agriculturehttp://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/elections/2014/05/15/mark-jacobs-bill-northey/9117047/%20NJ-3:%20MacArthur%20leads%20in%20poll https://archive.today/20140516135430/http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/elections/2014/05/15/mark-jacobs-bill-northey/9117047/%20NJ-3:%20MacArthur%20leads%20in%20poll dead May 16, 2014 The 'major endorsement' for GOP's Mark Jacobs? Bill Northey Des Moines Register May 15, 2014 May 15, 2014 Matthew Whitaker Brad Banks, former Iowa Hawkeyes quarterbackhttp://caffeinatedthoughts.com/2013/12/matt-whitaker-endorsed-former-hawkeye-brad-banks/ Matt Whitaker Endorsed by Former Hawkeye Brad Banks Caffeinated Thoughts Vander Hart Shane December 30, 2013 February 13, 2014 Robert Brownell, Polk County supervisorhttp://www.mattwhitaker.org/endorsements Endorsements Whitaker for U.S. Senate May 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140516034626/http://www.mattwhitaker.org/endorsements May 16, 2014 dead Scott Cirksena, mayor of Clive Creighton Cox, Urbandale city councilman Greg Ganske, former U.S. representative Bill Gustoff, Republican State Central Committee member Chris Hagenow, state representative Kevin Koester, state representative Matt Mead, governor of Wyoming John Mickelson, West Des Moines city councilman Rick Perry, governor of Texas and candidate for president in 2012 Jim Peters, mayor of Adel Ralph Watts, state representative Jack Whitver, state senator Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror SamClovis JoniErnst MarkJacobs PaulLunde ScottSchaben MatthewWhitaker Other UndecidedHill Research Consultants*Hill Research Consultants* February 12–13, 2014 300 ± 4% 6% 11% 22% — — 8% 3% 50%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling February 20–23, 2014 283 ± 5.8% 8% 13% 20% 3% 3% 11% — 42%Suffolk UniversitySuffolk University https://web.archive.org/web/20181109182755/https://www.suffolk.edu/documents/SUPRC/4_9_2014_marginals.pdf November 9, 2018 April 3–8, 2014 224 ± 6.55% 6.7% 25% 22.77% — 1.34% 4.02% — 40.18%Loras CollegeLoras College April 7–8, 2014 600 ± 4% 7.3% 18.1% 18.8% — 3.5% 4% — 48.2%Harper Polling^Harper Polling^ April 30 – May 1, 2014 500 ± 4.38% 14% 33% 23% — 1% 3% — 26%Loras CollegeLoras College May 12–13, 2014 600 ± 4% 9.5% 30.8% 19.3% — 2.3% 7.3% — 30.7%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling May 15–19, 2014 303 ± ? 14% 34% 18% 2% 1% 6% — 26%Des Moines RegisterDes Moines Register May 27–30, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 11% 36% 18% — 2% 13% — 16% ^ Internal poll for Joni Ernst campaign * Internal poll for Mark Jacobs campaign background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror SamClovis JoniErnst MarkJacobs PaulLunde ScottShaben BobVander Plaats MatthewWhitaker DavidYoung UndecidedThe Polling CompanyThe Polling Company November 22–23, 2013 400 ± 4.9% 8% 8% 5% 1% 1% 28% 7% 4% 39% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DrewIvers SteveKing TomLatham BillNorthey KimReynolds MattSchultz BobVander Plaats DavidVaudt BradZaun UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling February 1–3, 2013 326 ± 5.4% — 41% 22% — 10% — 9% — — 17% — 42% 23% — — — 19% — — 15% — 50% 27% — — — — — — 23%Wenzel StrategiesWenzel Strategies https://web.archive.org/web/20160305143952/https://www.scribd.com/doc/124005788/IA-Sen-R-Wenzel-Strategies-Feb-2013 March 5, 2016 February 1–2, 2013 800 ± 3.44% — 34.3% 18.7% 3.2% 9.8% 1.4% 9.2% 0.5% — 19.5% — 42.9% 34.7% — — — — — — 22.4%Harper Polling January 29, 2012 4.52% 31.16% 26.13% — — — 16.08% — 6.03% 16.08% — 35.35% 21.72% — — — 19.70% — 3.03% 20.20% — 46% 29% — — — — — — 25% Results thumb|Results by county: #d75d5d Ernst #FFC8CD 30–40% #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #A80000 90–100% #37c837 Clovis #87de87 40–50% #5fd35f 50–60% #37c837 60–70% #2ca02c 70–80% #ee8e50 Jacobs #ffb580 40–50% Republican primary results Joni Ernst Republican Party (United States) 88,692 56.12% Sam Clovis Republican Party (United States) 28,434 17.99% Mark Jacobs Republican Party (United States) 26,582 16.82% Matthew Whitaker Republican Party (United States) 11,909 7.54% Scott Schaben Republican Party (United States) 2,270 1.44% Write-ins Republican Party (United States) 144 0.09% 158,031 100.00% General election Endorsements Bruce Braley (D) Federal politicians Leonard Boswell, former U.S. representative (IA) Bill Clinton, 42nd president of the United States Hillary Clinton, 67th United States secretary of state, 2008 presidential candidate, then-potential 2016 presidential candidate Tom Harkin, incumbent U.S. senator (IA) Dave Loebsack, U.S. representative (IA) Statewide politicians Chet Culver, former governor of Iowa Michael Fitzgerald, Iowa state treasurer Tom Miller, Iowa attorney general Organizations NARAL Pro-Choice Americahttps://www.prochoiceamerica.org/2014/05/15/statement-bruce-braley-earns-naral-pro-choice-america-pac-endorsement-u-s-senate/ Bruce Braley Earns NARAL Pro-Choice America PAC Endorsement for U.S. Senate May 15, 2014 prochoiceamerica.org 2 April 2023 State legislators Ako Abdul-Samad, state representative Marti Anderson, state representative Daryl Beall, state senator Bruce Bearinger, state representative Deborah Berry, state representative Dennis Black, state senator Joe Bolkcom, state senator Tod Bowman, state senator Chris Brase, state senator Dennis Cohoon, state representative Thomas G. Courtney, state senator Jeff Danielson, state senator David Dawson, state representative Dick Dearden, state senator Bill Dotzler, state senator Nancy Dunkel, state representative Robert Dvorsky, state senator John Forbes, state representative Ruth Ann Gaines, state representative Mary Gaskill, state representative Michael Gronstal, majority leader of the Iowa Senate and chairman of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Chris Hall, state representative Curtis Hanson, state representative Rita Hart, state senator Jack Hatch, state senator Lisa Heddens, state representative Rob Hogg, state senator Wally Horn, state senator Bruce Hunter, state representative Charles Isenhart, state representative David Jacoby, state representative Pam Jochum, president of the Iowa Senate Anesa Kajtazovic, state representative Jerry Kearns, state representative Dan Kelley, state representative Bob Kressig, state representative Vicki Lensing, state representative Daniel Lundby, state representative Jim Lykam, state representative Mary Mascher, state representative Liz Mathis, state senator Matt McCoy, state senator Helen Miller, state representative Dan Muhlbauer, state representative Jo Oldson, state representative Rick Olson, state representative Tyler Olson, state representative Scott Ourth, state representative Janet Petersen, state senator Todd Prichard, state representative Herman Quirmbach, state senator Amanda Ragan, state senator Joe Riding, state representative Patti Ruff, state representative Kirsten Running-Marquardt, state representative Brian Schoenjahn, state senator Joe Seng, state senator Mark Smith, state representative Steve Sodders, president pro tempore of the Iowa Senate Art Staed, state representative Sharon S. Steckman, state representative Sally Stutsman, state representative Rich Taylor, state senator Todd Taylor, state representative Phyllis Thede, state representative Roger Thomas, state representative Beth Wessel-Kroeschell, state representative Mary Jo Wilhelm, state senator Cindy Winckler, state representative Mary Wolfe, state representative Frank Wood, state representative Debates On August 29, Ernst and Braley announced their agreement to hold three televised debates in Davenport, Des Moines, and Sioux City, the first debate on September 28, the second on October 11, and the last on October 16.http://qctimes.com/news/local/u-s-senate-candidates-bruce-braley-and-joni-ernst-agree/article_a8fd0b73-7a0c-5421-8243-1eee2e236805.html U.S. Senate candidates Braley and Ernst agree to 3 debates Qctimes.com August 28, 2014 August 16, 2015 Complete video of debate, October 16, 2014 Fundraising Candidate Raised Spent Cash on hand Bruce Braley (D) $9,918,362 $10,069,945 $707,302 Joni Ernst (R) $9,206,690 $7,660,912 $2,244,366 Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report2014 Senate Race Ratings for November 3, 2014 https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/senate-race-ratings/139256 The Cook Political Report September 20, 2018 Tossup November 3, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallThe Crystal Ball's Final 2014 Picks http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/the-crystal-balls-final-2014-picks/ Sabato's Crystal Ball September 20, 2018 Lean R Flip November 3, 2014 Rothenberg Political Report2014 Senate Ratings http://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2014-senate-ratings-november-6-2014 Senate Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report September 20, 2018 Tossup November 3, 2014 Real Clear Politics2014 Elections Map - Battle for the Senate 2014 https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2014/senate/2014_elections_senate_map.html Real Clear Politics September 20, 2018 Tossup November 3, 2014 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BruceBraley (D) JoniErnst (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling November 1–3, 2014 1,265 ± 2.8% 45% 48% 2%Douglas Butzier (L) 1%, Bob Quatz (I) 0%, Ruth Smith (I) 0%, Rick Stewart (I) 1% 5% 46% 49% — 5%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University October 28 – November 2, 2014 778 ± 3.5% 47% 47% 2% 4%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 30–31, 2014 617 ± ? 47% 48% — 5%Selzer & Co/Des Moines RegisterIowa Poll October 28–31, 2014 701 ± 3.7% 44% 51% 1% 4%YouGovYouGov October 25–31, 2014 1,112 ± 4.4% 43% 42% 3% 13%Fox NewsFox News October 28–30, 2014 911 ± 3% 44% 45% 4% 8%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports October 28–30, 2014 990 ± 3% 47% 48% 3% 3%CNN/ORCCNN/ORC October 27–30, 2014 647 LV ± 4% 47% 49% — 4% 887 RV ± 3.5% 49% 43% — 7%Reuters/IpsosReuters/Ipsos October 23–29, 2014 1,129 ± 3.3% 45% 45% 4% 7%QuinnipiacQuinnipiac October 22–27, 2014 817 ± 3.4% 45% 49% 2% 5%Loras CollegeLoras College October 21–24, 2014 1,121 ± 2.93% 45% 44% 2% 8%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov October 16–23, 2014 2,322 ± 3% 44% 44% 1% 11%NBC News/MaristNBC News/Marist October 18–22, 2014 772 LV ± 3.5% 46% 49% 1% 4% 1,052 RV ± 3% 46% 46% 2% 6%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing October 20–21, 2014 964 ± 3% 43% 49% — 8%Monmouth UniversityMonmouth University October 18–21, 2014 423 ± 4.8% 46% 47% 5% 2%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University October 15–21, 2014 964 ± 3.2% 46% 48% 3% 4%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 15–16, 2014 714 ± ?% 48% 47% — 5%Suffolk UniversitySuffolk University https://web.archive.org/web/20141017182134/http://www.suffolk.edu/documents/SUPRC/10_15_2014_marginals.pdf October 17, 2014 October 11–14, 2014 500 ± 4.4% 43% 47% 2%Douglas Butzier (L) 1%, Bob Quatz (I) 1%, Ruth Smith (I) 0%, Rick Stewart (I) 1% 7%Quinnipiac Universityhttps://archive.today/20141015114401/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/news-and-events/quinnipiac-university-poll/iowa/release-detail?ReleaseID=2095 Quinnipiac University October 8–13, 2014 967 ± 3.2% 45% 47% 3% 5%Rasmussen Reports October 8–10, 2014 957 ± 3% 45% 48% 1% 5%Selzer & Co/Des Moines RegisterIowa Poll October 3–8, 2014 1,000 ± 3.1% 46% 47% 3% 4%Morey GroupMorey Group https://web.archive.org/web/20141011225709/http://tlcpolitical.com/braley-holds-narrow-lead-iowa/ October 11, 2014 October 4–7, 2014 1,000 ± 3.1% 39% 38% 2% 21%MagellanMagellan October 3, 2014 1,299 ± 2.8% 41% 50% — 9%Loras CollegeLoras College October 1–3, 2014 600 ± 4% 42% 42% 4% 12%NBC News/MaristNBC News/Marist September 27 – October 1, 2014 778 LV ± 3.5% 44% 46% 1% 9% 1,093 RV ± 3% 45% 44% 1% 11%Greenberg Quinlan Rosnerhttp://www.wvwvaf.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/WVWV-graphs-100614-FINAL.pdf Greenberg Quinlan Rosner October 7, 2014 October 17, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20241017212709/http://www.wvwvaf.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/WVWV-graphs-100614-FINAL.pdf dead September 25 – October 1, 2014 1,000 ± 2.09% 44% 45% 11%CBS News/NYT/YouGov September 20 – October 1, 2014 2,359 ± 2% 44% 43% 1% 12%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing September 29–30, 2014 522 ± 4% 41% 50% — 10%Greenberg Quinlan RosnerGreenberg Quinlan Rosner September 25–30, 2014 800 ± 3.46% 47% 46% — 7%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling September 25–28, 2014 1,192 ± 2.8% 42% 44% 4%Douglas Butzier (L) 2%, Bob Quatz (I) 1%, Ruth Smith (I) 0%, Rick Stewart (I) 1% 10% 43% 45% — 12%Harstad ResearchHarstad Research September 21–25, 2014 809 ± ? 42% 42% — 16%Selzer & Co/Des Moines RegisterIowa Poll September 21–24, 2014 546 ± 4.2% 38% 44% 6%Douglas Butzier (L) 1%, Bob Quatz (I) 0%, Ruth Smith (I) 2%, Rick Stewart (I) 2%, Other 1% 12%Rasmussen Reports September 17–18, 2014 750 ± 4% 43% 43% 4% 14%Fox NewsFox News September 14–16, 2014 600 ± 4% 41% 41% 6% 12%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University September 10–15, 2014 1,167 ± 2.9% 44% 50% 1% 4%CNN/ORCCNN/ORC September 8–10, 2014 608 LV ± 4% 49% 48% 1% 2% 904 RV ± 3.5% 50% 42% — 7%Loras CollegeLoras College September 2–5, 2014 1,200 ± 2.82% 45% 41% — 14%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov August 18 – September 2, 2014 1,764 ± 3% 44% 42% 2% 13%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling August 28–30, 2014 816 ± 3.4% 43% 45% — 12%SuffolkSuffolk https://web.archive.org/web/20140903064207/https://www.suffolk.edu/documents/SUPRC/8_27_2014_marginals.pdf September 3, 2014 August 23–26, 2014 500 ± 4% 40% 40% 5%Rick Stewart (I) 2%, Douglas Butzier (L) 1%, Ruth Smith (I) 1%, Bob Quast (I) 1% 15%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling August 22–24, 2014 915 ± 3.2% 41% 40% 5%Douglas Butzier (L) 2%, Rick Stewart (I) 2%, Ruth Smith (I) 1%, Bob Quast (I) 0% 14% 42% 42% — 16%Rasmussen Reports August 11–12, 2014 750 ± 4% 43% 43% 6% 8%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov July 5–24, 2014 2,056 ± 2.7% 45% 46% 2% 8%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing July 17–18, 2014 1,179 ± 3% 44% 43% — 13%NBC News/MaristNBC News/Marist July 7–13, 2014 1,599 ± 2.5% 43% 43% 1% 14%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University June 12–16, 2014 1,277 ± 2.7% 44% 40% — 16%Vox Populi PollingVox Populi Polling June 4–5, 2014 665 ± 3.8% 44% 49% — 7%Loras CollegeLoras College June 4–5, 2014 600 ± 4% 42% 48% — 10%Rasmussen Reports June 4–5, 2014 750 ± 4% 44% 45% 3% 9%Public Policy Polling May 15–19, 2014 914 ± 3.3% 45% 39% — 16%Hickman AnalyticsHickman Analytics April 24–30, 2014 500 ± 4.4% 44% 40% — 16%Suffolk University April 3–8, 2014 800 ± 3.5% 38% 30% — 33%Rasmussen Reports March 24–25, 2014 750 ± 4% 40% 37% — 23%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20140313170958/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/iowa/release-detail?ReleaseID=2019 March 13, 2014 March 5–10, 2014 1,411 ± 2.6% 42% 29% 1% 27%Public Policy Polling February 20–23, 2014 869 ± 3.3% 41% 35% — 23%Quinnipiac UniversityQuinnipiac University https://web.archive.org/web/20131220014216/http://www.quinnipiac.edu/institutes-and-centers/polling-institute/iowa/release-detail?ReleaseID=1990 December 20, 2013 December 10–15, 2013 1,617 ± 2.4% 44% 38% 1% 17%Harper PollingHarper Polling November 23–24, 2013 985 ± 3.12% 42% 36% — 22%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling July 5–7, 2013 668 ± 3.8% 45% 33% — 22% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); with Braley Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BruceBraley (D) MarkJacobs (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling May 15–19, 2014 914 ± 3.3% 42% 36% — 22%Hickman Analytics April 24–30, 2014 500 ± 4.4% 43% 42% — 15%Magellan StrategiesMagellan Strategies April 14–15, 2014 808 ± 3.45% 40% 41% 7% 12%Suffolk University April 3–8, 2014 800 ± 3.5% 37% 31% — 33%Rasmussen Reports March 24–25, 2014 750 ± 4% 41% 38% — 21%Quinnipiac University March 5–10, 2014 1,411 ± 2.6% 40% 31% 1% 28%Public Policy Polling February 20–23, 2014 869 ± 3.3% 41% 35% — 24%Quinnipiac University December 10–15, 2013 1,617 ± 2.4% 46% 37% 1% 16%Harper Polling November 23–24, 2013 985 ± 3.12% 41% 37% — 22%Public Policy Polling July 5–7, 2013 668 ± 3.8% 44% 32% — 24% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BruceBraley (D) ScottSchaben (R) Other UndecidedSuffolk University April 3–8, 2014 800 ± 3.5% 38% 25% — 38% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BruceBraley (D) MatthewWhitaker (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling May 15–19, 2014 914 ± 3.3% 43% 36% — 21%Suffolk University April 3–8, 2014 800 ± 3.5% 38% 27% — 35%Rasmussen Reports March 24–25, 2014 750 ± 4% 40% 36% — 24%Quinnipiac University March 5–10, 2014 1,411 ± 2.6% 42% 30% 1% 26%Public Policy Polling February 20–23, 2014 869 ± 3.3% 40% 34% — 26%Quinnipiac University December 10–15, 2013 1,617 ± 2.4% 43% 40% 1% 17%Harper Polling November 23–24, 2013 985 ± 3.12% 41% 38% — 22%Public Policy Polling July 5–7, 2013 668 ± 3.8% 43% 34% — 23% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BruceBraley (D) SteveKing (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 1–3, 2013 846 ± 3.4% 49% 38% — 13%Harper Polling January 29, 2013 523 ± 4.3% 39% 34% — 27% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BruceBraley (D) SamClovis (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling May 15–19, 2014 914 ± 3.3% 43% 34% — 23%Suffolk University April 3–8, 2014 800 ± 3.5% 38% 25% — 36%Rasmussen Reports March 24–25, 2014 750 ± 4% 44% 31% — 25%Quinnipiac University March 5–10, 2014 1,411 ± 2.6% 42% 27% 1% 29%Public Policy Polling February 20–23, 2014 869 ± 3.3% 42% 34% — 24%Quinnipiac University December 10–15, 2013 1,617 ± 2.4% 45% 34% 1% 20%Harper Polling November 23–24, 2013 985 ± 3.12% 40% 35% — 25%Public Policy Polling July 5–7, 2013 668 ± 3.8% 43% 31% — 25%Public Policy Polling February 1–3, 2013 846 ± 3.4% 49% 38% — 13%Harper Polling January 29, 2013 523 ± 4.3% 39% 34% — 27% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BruceBraley (D) TomLatham (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 1–3, 2013 846 ± 3.4% 44% 41% — 15%Harper Polling January 29, 2013 523 ± 4.3% 33% 36% — 31% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BruceBraley (D) KimReynolds (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 1–3, 2013 846 ± 3.4% 44% 37% — 19% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BruceBraley (D) BobVander Plaats (R) Other UndecidedQuinnipiac University December 10–15, 2013 1,617 ± 2.4% 46% 40% 1% 14%Public Policy Polling February 1–3, 2013 846 ± 3.4% 51% 33% — 16%Harper Polling January 29, 2013 523 ± 4.3% 41% 26% — 32% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BruceBraley (D) DavidYoung (R) Other UndecidedQuinnipiac University December 10–15, 2013 1,617 ± 2.4% 44% 36% 1% 19%Harper Polling November 23–24, 2013 985 ± 3.12% 41% 35% — 24%Public Policy Polling July 5–7, 2013 668 ± 3.8% 45% 32% — 24% with Culver Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ChetCulver (D) SteveKing (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 1–3, 2013 846 ± 3.4% 48% 41% — 11% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ChetCulver (D) TomLatham (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 1–3, 2013 846 ± 3.4% 41% 45% — 13% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ChetCulver (D) KimReynolds (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 1–3, 2013 846 ± 3.4% 42% 41% — 17% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ChetCulver (D) BobVander Plaats (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 1–3, 2013 846 ± 3.4% 50% 36% — 14% with Harkin Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomHarkin (D) TerryBranstad (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling May 3–6, 2012 1,181 ± 2.85% 46% 41% — 12% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomHarkin (D) SteveKing (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling May 3–6, 2012 1,181 ± 2.85% 48% 37% — 15%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 7–10, 2011 749 ± 3.6% 49% 42% — 9% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomHarkin (D) TomLatham (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling May 3–6, 2012 1,181 ± 2.85% 46% 37% — 17%Public Policy Polling October 7–10, 2011 749 ± 3.6% 45% 42% — 13% with Loebsack Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DaveLoebsack (D) SteveKing (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 1–3, 2013 846 ± 3.4% 47% 40% — 13% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DaveLoebsack (D) TomLatham (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 1–3, 2013 846 ± 3.4% 40% 43% — 17% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DaveLoebsack (D) KimReynolds (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 1–3, 2013 846 ± 3.4% 41% 39% — 20% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror DaveLoebsack (D) BobVander Plaats (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 1–3, 2013 846 ± 3.4% 49% 34% — 17% with Vilsack Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomVilsack (D) SteveKing (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 1–3, 2013 846 ± 3.4% 49% 39% — 11% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomVilsack (D) TomLatham (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 1–3, 2013 846 ± 3.4% 46% 42% — 12% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomVilsack (D) KimReynolds (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 1–3, 2013 846 ± 3.4% 46% 38% — 16% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomVilsack (D) BobVander Plaats (R) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling February 1–3, 2013 846 ± 3.4% 52% 35% — 14% Results United States Senate election in Iowa, 20142014 General Election Canvass Summary Iowa Secretary of State Republican Party (United States) Joni Ernst 588,575 52.10% +14.84% Democratic Party (United States) Bruce Braley 494,370 43.76% -18.90% Independent Rick Stewart 26,815 2.37% N/A Libertarian Party (United States) Douglas Butzier 8,232 0.73% N/A Independent Bob Quast 5,873 0.52% N/A Independent Ruth Smith 4,724 0.42% N/A 1,111 0.10% +0.02% 1,129,700 100.00% N/A Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican 25em Adair (largest city: Greenfield) Adams (largest city: Corning) Allamakee (largest city: Waukon) Appanoose (largest city: Centerville) Audubon (largest city: Audubon) Benton (largest city: Vinton) Boone (largest city: Boone) Bremer (largest city: Waverly) Buchanan (largest city: Independence) Buena Vista (largest city: Storm Lake) Butler (largest city: Parkersburg) Calhoun (largest city: Rockwell City) Carroll (largest city: Carroll) Cass (largest city: Atlantic) Cedar (largest city: Tipton) Cherokee (largest city: Cherokee) Chickasaw (largest city: New Hampton) Clarke (largest city: Osceola) Clay (largest city: Spencer) Clayton (largest city: Guttenberg) Crawford (largest city: Denison) Dallas (largest city: Waukee) Davis (largest city: Bloomfield) Decatur (largest city: Lamoni) Delaware (largest city: Manchester) Dickinson (largest city: Spirit Lake) Emmet (largest city: Estherville) Fayette (largest city: Oelwein) Franklin (largest city: Hampton) Fremont (largest city: Sidney) Greene (largest city: Jefferson) Grundy (largest city: Grundy Center) Guthrie (largest city: Guthrie Center) Hamilton (largest city: Webster City) Hancock (largest city: Garner) Hardin (largest city: Iowa Falls) Harrison (largest city: Missouri Valley) Henry (largest city: Mount Pleasant) Humboldt (largest city: Humboldt) Ida (largest city: Ida Grove) Iowa (largest city: Williamsburg) Jackson (largest city: Maquoketa) Jasper (largest city: Newton) Jones (largest city: Anamosa) Keokuk (largest city: Sigourney) Kossuth (largest city: Algona) Louisa (largest city: Wapello) Lucas (largest city: Chariton) Madison (largest city: Winterset) Mahaska (largest city: Oskaloosa) Marion (largest city: Pella) Marshall (largest city: Marshalltown) Mills (largest city: Glenwood) Mitchell (largest city: Osage) Monona (largest city: Onawa) Monroe (largest city: Albia) Montgomery (largest city: Red Oak) Muscatine (largest city: Muscatine) Palo Alto (largest city: Emmetsburg) Plymouth (largest city: Le Mars) Pocahontas (largest city: Pocahontas) Pottawattamie (largest city: Council Bluffs) Poweshiek (largest city: Grinnell) Ringgold (largest city: Mount Ayr) Sac (largest city: Sac City) Scott (largest city: Davenport) Shelby (largest city: Harlan) Tama (largest city: Tama) Taylor (largest city: Bedford) Union (largest city: Creston) Van Buren (largest city: Keosauqua) Wapello (largest city: Ottumwa) Warren (largest city: Indianola) Washington (largest city: Washington) Wayne (largest city: Corydon) Webster (largest city: Fort Dodge) Winnebago (largest city: Forest City) Winneshiek (largest city: Decorah) Woodbury (largest city: Sioux City) Wright (largest city: Eagle Grove) By congressional district Ernst won all four congressional districts, including one held by a Democrat.iowa 2014 sen-by-cd https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11jf4xQN6yMe_ESPEHr8yiPQ3BvqdYYtwuKzvi5xSxwc/edit?gid=1957600780&usp=embed_facebook 2025-08-20 Google Docs en-US District Ernst Braley RepresentativeIowa 1 1st 48.3% 47.87%Rod BlumIowa 2 2nd 48.91% 47.06%Dave LoebsackIowa 3 3rd 52.19% 43.89%David YoungIowa 4 4th 59.43% 36.17%Steve King See also 2014 United States Senate elections 2014 United States elections 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Iowa 2014 Iowa gubernatorial election References External links U.S. Senate elections in Iowa, 2014 at Ballotpedia Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets Iowa U.S. Senate debate excerpts, OnTheIssues.org Iowa 2014 United States Senate