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Senator Joni Ernst Shares Experiences from Iowa State Fair and Advocacy Meetings

Senator Joni Ernst used her social media platform on August 11, 2025, to share updates from her visit to the Iowa State Fair and meetings with advocacy groups.

In a post made at 00:41 UTC, Ernst highlighted her engagement with the state’s military representatives: "No better first stop at the @IowaStateFair than visiting the @IowaNatGuard booth!"

Later that morning, at 01:36 UTC, she described her conversation with an anti-abortion organization, reiterating her policy stance: "It was great to talk with folks @IowaRTL! I will always fight to protect the most vulnerable among us - the unborn."

By midday, Ernst shared another update from a visit to an educational institution’s booth: "Had to make a stop at the @IowaStateU booth! Once a Cyclone, always a Cyclone! "

Senator Joni Ernst represents Iowa in the U.S. Senate and is known for frequent participation in local events such as the Iowa State Fair. The fair is an annual event that attracts state officials and candidates who use it as a platform for public engagement. Additionally, organizations like Iowa Right to Life (IowaRTL) are active participants in these gatherings, advocating on issues such as abortion.