Biography

Ashley Hinson, born on June 27, 1983, in Des Moines, Iowa, is a Republican politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District. She began her tenure in Congress on January 3, 2021, initially representing the 1st District before redistricting shifted her to the 2nd District. Prior to her congressional service, Hinson was a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from 2017 to 2021, representing the 67th District. Before entering politics, she had a decade-long career as an award-winning journalist and news anchor at KCRG-TV in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Southern California.

• Political Experience:

  • Elected to the Iowa House of Representatives in 2016, serving the 67th District from 2017 to 2021.
  • Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2020, representing Iowa's 1st Congressional District.
  • Re-elected in 2022 to represent Iowa's 2nd Congressional District following redistricting.

Notable Achievements and Positions

• Committee Assignments:

  • Member of the House Appropriations Committee.
  • Member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.
  • Appointed to the bipartisan House Committee on Ethics in March 2025.

• Legislative Initiatives:

  • Introduced bipartisan legislation to improve child care access for working families in Iowa.
  • Co-led the Securing American Agriculture Act to prevent foreign adversaries from controlling America's food supply chain.
  • Reintroduced the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act to combat China's trade violations.

• Community Engagement:

  • Active member of Antioch Christian Church, regularly playing violin during services.
  • Volunteered with local charities, including March of Dimes and Young Parents Network.

Hinson resides in Marion, Iowa, with her husband, Matt, and their two sons. Her background in journalism and commitment to public service continue to shape her approach to representing Iowans in Congress.