Ashley Hinson | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa's 1st district | |
Assumed office January 3, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Abby Finkenauer |
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 67th district | |
In office January 9, 2017 – January 3, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Kraig Paulsen |
Succeeded by | Eric Gjerde |
Personal details | |
Born | Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. | June 27, 1983
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Matthew Hinson |
Children | 2 |
Education | University of Southern California (BA) |
Website | Campaign website |
Ashley Elizabeth Hinson Arenholz (born June 27, 1983)[1] is an American politician and journalist who is the U.S. Representative for Iowa's 1st congressional district. A member of the Republican Party, she was the Iowa State Representative for the 67th district from 2017 to 2021. Hinson was the first woman to represent the 67th district.[2] She won a seat in United States House of Representatives in the 2020 election, defeating incumbent Democrat Abby Finkenauer.
Early life, education and career
A native of Des Moines, Iowa, Hinson is a graduate of Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa and the University of Southern California, where she studied broadcast journalism.[3] She is an alumna of the Pi Beta Phi sorority.[citation needed]
Career
Hinson began her career as an anchor for KCRG-TV.[4]
Iowa House of Representatives
Elections
In 2016, Hinson decided to run for Iowa's 67th House District, based in Linn County, Iowa. She defeated Democrat Mark Seidl 62.5%-37.5%.[5]
This Cedar Rapids suburban district is very competitive politically. 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton won this district over Donald Trump by two percentage points.[6]
In 2018, Hinson faced a competitive race against teacher Eric Gjerde. She defeated him, 52%–48%.[7][8]
Committee assignments
As of January 2019[update], Hinson serves on several committees in the Iowa House – the Judiciary committee; the Public Safety committee; and the Transportation committee, where she is chair. She also serves on the Transportation, Infrastructure, and Capitals Appropriations Subcommittee.
U.S. House of Representatives
Elections
2020
On May 13, 2019, Hinson filed paperwork to run against Democratic incumbent Abby Finkenauer in Iowa's 1st congressional district.[6]
The district, which encompasses 20 counties in northeastern Iowa, was flipped in the 2018 election.[9] Hinson was announced as a "contender" by the National Republican Congressional Committee. She was endorsed by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg.[10] On June 2, 2020, Hinson won the Republican primary and beat incumbent Democrat Finkenauer in the November general election.[11] Hinson focused her campaign on cutting taxes and building infrastructure.[2]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Ashley Hinson | 212,088 | 51.2 | |
Democratic | Abby Finkenauer (incumbent) | 201,347 | 48.7 | |
Write-in | 434 | 0.1 |
Tenure
Committee assignments
Caucus memberships
Electoral history
Election | Political result | Candidate | Party | Votes | % | ||
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Iowa House of Representatives General Election, 2018 [12] District 67 Turnout: 16,537 | Republican hold | Ashley Hinson | Republican | 8,593 | 52.0% | ||
Eric Gjerde | Democratic | 7,932 | 48.0% | ||||
Write-in votes | 12 | 0.1% | |||||
Iowa House of Representatives General Election, 2016 [13] District 67 Turnout: 17,997 | Republican hold | Ashley Hinson | Republican | 11,248 | 62.50% | ||
Mark Seidl | Democratic | 6,749 | 37.50% |
Personal life
On November 12, 2020, Hinson tested positive for COVID-19.[14]
References
- ^ "Representative Ashley Hinson". Retrieved December 30, 2020.
- ^ a b Stabile, Angelica (November 9, 2020). "13 GOP women join the House, dominating congressional elections, making history". FOX News. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
- ^ "Alumni: Ashley Hinson". Annenberg TV News. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
- ^ Carros, Adam (January 18, 2019). "Rep. Hinson considering run for Congress". KCRG-TV9. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
- ^ https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/pdf/2016/general/canvsummary.pdf
- ^ a b Rynard, Pat. "Ashley Hinson Files For 1st District Run Against Abby Finkenauer". Iowa Starting Line. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
- ^ "Ashley Hinson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
- ^ "Gjerde and Hinson attack one another's record in TV ads". kcrg.com. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
- ^ "Ashley Hinson, Abby Finkenauer raise $3 million in 2019 for Iowa's 1st District race". The Gazette. January 8, 2020. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
- ^ "Hinson Turns in More Than Four Times the Required Signatures to be on the Ballot". February 25, 2020. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
- ^ Staff, KCRG News. "Hinson wins 1st District Republican nomination, will face Finkenauer". kcrg.com. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ "Official Results". Iowa Secretary of State. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
- ^ "2016 General Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 131. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
- ^ https://www.kcci.com/article/iowa-congresswoman-elect-ashley-hinson-tests-positive-for-covid-19-will-quarantine/34654951
External links
- Representative Ashley Hinson, official U.S. House website
- Ashley Hinson at Iowa Legislature
- Campaign website
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Legislation sponsored at the Library of Congress
- Biography at Ballotpedia
Iowa House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by Kraig Paulsen |
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 67th district 2017–2021 |
Succeeded by Eric Gjerde |
U.S. House of Representatives | ||
Preceded by Abby Finkenauer |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa's 1st congressional district 2021–present |
Incumbent |
U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial) | ||
Preceded by Yvette Herrell |
United States Representatives by seniority 401st |
Succeeded by Kai Kahele |
117th | Senate: C. Grassley • J. Ernst | House: C. Axne • R. Feenstra • A. Hinson • M. Miller-Meeks |
