Ashley Hinson

Who is she?

Congresswoman Ashley Hinson is a Republican representing Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District. Born in Des Moines, she earned a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Southern California. Before entering politics, Ashley was a well-known reporter and anchor at KCRG-TV in Cedar Rapids, where she shared the stories of Iowans with the community. She earned recognition as a two-time Midwest regional Emmy award as an RTDNA Health Reporting Fellow and a Waypoint Tribute to Women Honoree. She lives in Marion, Iowa, with her husband, Matt, and their two sons.

What’s she saying?

“The partisan rhetoric – the infighting – is unacceptable to me, and I know it’s unacceptable to the voters in Iowa’s first district.”