Ashley Elizabeth Hinson[1] (born June 27, 1983)[2] is an American politician and journalist serving as the U.S. representative for Iowa's 2nd congressional district since 2021. The district, numbered as the 1st district during her first term, covers much of northeastern Iowa, including Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and Dubuque.
Ashley Hinson | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Abby Finkenauer |
| Constituency | 1st district (2021–2023) 2nd district (2023–present) |
| 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 | Ashley Elizabeth Hinson June 27, 1983 Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Matthew Arenholz (m. 2008) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Southern California (BA) |
| Signature |  |
| Website | House website |
A member of the Republican Party, Hinson was the Iowa State Representative for the 67th district from 2017 to 2021, the first woman to represent the district.[3] She won a seat in the United States House of Representatives in the 2020 election, narrowly defeating incumbent Democrat Abby Finkenauer. Hinson and Mariannette Miller-Meeks are the first Republican women to represent Iowa in the House.
Early life, education and career
editA native of Des Moines, Iowa, Hinson is a graduate of Valley High School in West Des Moines and the University of Southern California, where she studied broadcast journalism.[4] She is an alumna of the Pi Beta Phi sorority.[5] Hinson began her career as an anchor for KCRG-TV.[6]
Iowa House of Representatives
editElections
editIn 2016, Hinson ran for Iowa's 67th House District, based in Linn County, Iowa. She defeated Democrat Mark Seidl, 62.5%-37.5%.[7]
This Cedar Rapids suburban district is very competitive. 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton won it over Donald Trump by two percentage points.[8]
In 2018, Hinson faced a competitive race against teacher Eric Gjerde. She defeated him, 52%–48%.[9][10]
Committee assignments
editIn the Iowa House, Hinson served on the Judiciary committee, the Public Safety committee, and the Transportation committee, which she chaired. She also served on the Transportation, Infrastructure, and Capitals Appropriations Subcommittee.
U.S. House of Representatives
editElections
edit2020
editOn May 13, 2019, Hinson filed paperwork to run against Democratic incumbent Abby Finkenauer in Iowa's 1st congressional district.[8]
The district, which encompasses 20 counties in northeastern Iowa, was flipped in the 2018 election.[11] 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.[12] On June 2, 2020, Hinson won the Republican primary.[13]
Hinson focused her campaign on cutting taxes and building infrastructure.[3] In July 2020, The New York Times reported several instances of Hinson's campaign website plagiarizing portions of articles from media outlets. Hinson said she "was unaware of the plagiarism when I reviewed drafts presented to me by staff. As a journalist I take this extremely seriously and am deeply sorry for the mistake. The staff responsible will be held accountable."[14][15]
Hinson beat Finkenauer in the November general election.[16]
2022
editOn October 29, 2021, most of Hinson's territory, including her home in Marion, near Cedar Rapids, became the 2nd district due to redistricting, and Hinson announced she would seek reelection there. In effect, she traded district numbers with fellow freshman Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks.[17] Hinson defeated Democratic state Senator Liz Mathis in the general election.[18]
Tenure
editHinson, along with all other Senate and House Republicans, voted against the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.[19]
On July 19, 2022, Hinson and 46 other Republican Representatives voted for the Respect for Marriage Act, which would codify the right to same-sex marriage in federal law.[20]
In 2022, Hinson was one of 39 Republicans to vote for the Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2022, an antitrust package that would crack down on corporations for anti-competitive behavior.[21][22]
Infrastructure
editIn 2021, Hinson voted against the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.[23]
Social Security
editIn 2020, Hinson said she was "open" to raising the retirement age for Social Security.[24]
Committee assignments
editFor the 118th Congress:[25]
- Committee on Appropriations
- Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
Caucus memberships
editElectoral history
edit| Election | Political result | Candidate | Party | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa House of Representatives General Election, 2018 [27] 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 [28] District 67 Turnout: 17,997 | Republican hold | Ashley Hinson | Republican | 11,248 | 62.50% | ||
| Mark Seidl | Democratic | 6,749 | 37.50% | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ashley Hinson | 212,088 | 51.2 | |
| Democratic | Abby Finkenauer (incumbent) | 201,347 | 48.7 | |
| Write-in | 434 | 0.1 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ashley Hinson (incumbent) | 172,181 | 54.1 | |
| Democratic | Liz Mathis | 145,940 | 45.8 | |
| Write-in | 278 | 0.1 | ||
Personal life
editHinson is a resident of Marion, Iowa. She is married with two children.[29] Hinson is a Protestant.[30]
See also
edit
References
edit- ^ "Ashley Hinson - R-Iowa, 2nd - Biography LegiStorm". www.legistorm.com. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Representative Ashley Elizabeth Hinson (Ashley) (R-Iowa, 1st) - Biography from LegiStorm". www.legistorm.com. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ Carros, Adam (January 18, 2019). "Rep. Hinson considering run for Congress". KCRG-TV9. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
- ^ "2016 Canvass Summary" (PDF). iowa.gov. Retrieved July 29, 2023.
- ^ a b Rynard, Pat (May 13, 2019). "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. November 2, 2018. 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.
- ^ KCRG News Staff (June 3, 2020). "Hinson wins 1st District Republican nomination, will face Finkenauer". kcrg.com. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ "Top Democrats Send Letter on Possible Foreign Meddling in November Election". The New York Times. July 20, 2020. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
- ^ "'I violated your trust': Ashley Hinson apologizes for plagiarism". KCCI. July 26, 2020. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
- ^ Gruber-Miller, Stephen (November 2, 2020). "Republican Ashley Hinson unseats U.S. Rep. Abby Finkenauer in Iowa's 1st District". Des Moines Register. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
- ^ Staff, Iowa's News Now (October 29, 2021). "Ashley Hinson announces run for re-election of Iowa's new 2nd Congressional District". KTVO. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
- ^ Barton, Tom (November 9, 2022). "Ashley Hinson elected to second term in Congress". Globe Gazette. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
- ^ Carl Hulse (March 6, 2021). "After Stimulus Victory in Senate, Reality Sinks in: Bipartisanship Is Dead". New York Times.
- ^ Schnell, Mychael (July 19, 2022). "These are the 47 House Republicans who voted for a bill protecting marriage equality". The Hill. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
- ^ "House passes antitrust bill that hikes M&A fees as larger efforts targeting tech have stalled". CNBC. September 29, 2022.
- ^ "H.R. 3843: Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2022 -- House Vote #460 -- Sep 29, 2022".
- ^ Washington, U. S. Capitol Room H154; p:225-7000, DC 20515-6601 (November 5, 2021). "Roll Call 369 Roll Call 369, Bill Number: H. R. 3684, 117th Congress, 1st Session". Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Ashley Hinson 'open' to raising Social Security retirement age". www.thegazette.com. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
- ^ "Ashley Hinson". Clerk of the United States House of Representatives. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ "Membership". Republican Study Committee. December 6, 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "About". Representative Ashley Hinson. January 3, 2021. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
- ^ Religious affiliation of members of 118th Congress (PDF) (Report). Pew Research Center. January 3, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
External links
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- 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
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Legislation sponsored at the Library of Congress
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Biography at Ballotpedia
- Appearances on C-SPAN