Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) captured critical endorsements on Friday for her campaign to replace outgoing Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA), signaling her battle to keep the Senate seat red is gaining traction. 

Ernst became the latest senator to announce on Tuesday she will not be running for reelection, triggering a surprise political shakeup in Iowa, and leading Hinson to launch her campaign within hours of the incumbent senator’s retirement message. 

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