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Joni Ernst

Republican Senate ⬤ Active Filer
Senate · IA · Since 2015
$500K–$2M
Est. Portfolio
10+
Trades Filed
Since 2015
In Congress
Agriculture/Defense
Portfolio Focus
Recent Trades
DE
Deere
Deere & Company
Filed Apr 20, 2026 · Traded Apr 15, 2026
Purchase
$1K – $15K
ADM
ADM
Archer-Daniels-Midland
Filed Mar 10, 2026 · Traded Mar 5, 2026
Purchase
$1K – $15K
LMT
Lockheed
Lockheed Martin Corp.
Filed Feb 5, 2026 · Traded Feb 1, 2026
Sale
$1K – $15K
Notable Facts & Analysis
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'Make 'em Squeal': Ernst's 2014 Senate campaign ad — in which she referenced castrating hogs as a metaphor for cutting government spending — became one of the most viral political ads in recent history.
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Combat Veteran: Ernst served as an Army National Guard Lieutenant Colonel, deploying to Kuwait during Operation Iraqi Freedom and commanding over 150 soldiers.
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Iowa Farm Background: Ernst grew up on a farm in Red Oak, Iowa and has maintained strong ties to Iowa's agricultural community throughout her career.
Background

Joni Ernst (born July 1, 1970) has served as Iowa's junior Senator since 2015. A retired Army National Guard Lieutenant Colonel who served in Kuwait, she became famous for her 'squeal' campaign ad about cutting pork.

Known Holdings
#1
DE
Deere & Co
#2
ADM
Archer-Daniels
#3
LMT
Lockheed Martin

Holdings disclosed under STOCK Act. Amounts represent ranges as required by law.

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