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Ashley Hinson Launches “Local Leaders for Hinson” Coalition 

Jul 16, 2026 | Press Release

Marion, IA – Congresswoman Ashley Hinson launched “Local Leaders for Hinson,” a coalition of mayors, county supervisors, county treasurers, county auditors, and other local elected officials who are backing her campaign for U.S. Senate.

“I’m humbled to have the support of local leaders from across Iowa who want to keep our state moving forward. The best ideas don’t come from Washington — they come from our local communities. I’ve worked with local leaders to turn those ideas into reality, delivering the federal support needed to fund projects that improve everyday life for Iowans,”said Ashley Hinson. “Josh Turek will take his orders from Chuck Schumer and Washington liberals. I’ll answer to Iowans in the U.S. Senate — working with our local leaders to create jobs, strengthen our communities, and lower costs for families, farmers, and small businesses.”

“I always say our greatest asset in West Des Moines is our people. Ashley Hinson was born and raised in West Des Moines and graduated from Valley High School – she is no exception to this,” said Mayor of West Des Moines Russ Trimble. “She’s kind, caring, compassionate, and always works hard to come up with commonsense solutions to improve the lives of Iowans and move our state forward. I’m proud to support Ashley Hinson for U.S. Senate.”

“Government works best when elected officials listen to the people and work to deliver on their promises,” said Hayley Rippel, Benton County Auditor. “It’s why I’m proud to support Ashley Hinson and her bid for the U.S. Senate because I know she will do what’s best for Iowa and deliver real results. From keeping our elections secure to promoting fiscal responsibility, Ashley will be a leader who keeps her promises and brings Iowa common sense to Washington, D.C.”

“As a Guthrie County Supervisor, I’m passionate about making our communities stronger by allocating taxpayer dollars appropriately, cutting taxes when possible, and keeping our local budgets in check,” said Maggie Armstrong, Guthrie County 3rd District Supervisor. “Those are the same values that I know Ashley Hinson will bring to the U.S. Senate. She will work with our local communities to ensure Iowa has a seat at the table when policies are debated and implemented. I’m glad to support Ashley Hinson in her bid for U.S. Senate because she’s a proven leader with a mission to lower costs, cut taxes, and invest in rural Iowa.”

“Every day, my office is entrusted with safeguarding taxpayer dollars, managing public funds responsibly, and making prudent investments under Iowa law,” said Adam Hoffman, Bremer County Treasurer. “Those decisions require discipline, long term thinking, and an understanding that every dollar belongs to the taxpayers, not the government. The same principles should apply in Washington. That is why I am supporting Ashley Hinson in her campaign for U.S. Senate. I know she is a fiscal conservative who understands that taxpayer dollars deserve to be treated with the same care and accountability that local governments are expected to demonstrate every day. She has a proven record of delivering results, standing up for Iowa taxpayers, and opposing the kind of irresponsible spending that threatens our nation’s long term financial stability. We need leaders like Ashley, who understand that fiscal responsibility is not simply a campaign promise, it is a governing principle.”
 

The full coalition can be found below.
 

Russ Trimble – West Des Moines Mayor

Maggie Armstrong – Guthrie County Supervisor

Hayley Rippel – Benton County Auditor

Adam Hoffman – Bremer County Treasurer

Tom Leners – Winterset Mayor

Bobbi Baker-Maynes – Adams County Supervisor

Steve Knapp – Ringgold County Supervisor

Carrie Teninty – Wapello County Supervisor

Ben Foote – Ottumwa Mayor

Keith Caviness- Ottumwa City Council

Thad Nearmyer – Jasper County Supervisor

Brandon Talsma – Jasper County Supervisor

Randy Ervin – Newton Mayor

Jack Sayers – Mills County Supervisor

Doug Reimer – Clayton County Supervisor

Linda Zeurcher – Clayton County Treasurer

Jeff Madlom – Delaware County Supervisor

BJ Hoffman – Hardin County Supervisor

Mark Doland – Tama County Supervisor

David Turner – Tama County Supervisor

Tom Brown – Madrid Mayor

Brett Shafer – Wapello Mayor

Tim Schmidt – Garner Mayor

Dr. Cody Hoefert – Rock Rapids City Council 

David Flattery – Fort Dodge Mayor

Mike Van Otterloo – Plymouth County Supervisor

Don Kass – Plymouth County Supervisor

Chris Watts – Cerro Gordo County Supervisor

Carl Ginapp – Cerro Gordo County Supervisor

Josie Fettkether – Clayton County Recorder

Louie Zumbach – Former Linn County Supervisor

Mark Smeby – Worth County Supervisor

Bob Brunkhorst – Bremer County Supervisor

Dawn Vogel – Buchanan County Supervisor

Bruce Lehman – Fayette County Supervisor

Jacki Bolen – Poweshiek County Supervisor

Paul Eberline – Grundy Center Mayor

Jean Hieden – Crawford County Supervisor

Brant Knudsen – Westwood Mayor

Steve Detrick – Henry County Supervisor

Brian Rife – Harrison County Supervisor

Randy Dunbar – Clarke County Supervisor

Dean Robins – Clarke County Supervisor

Brian Sorensen – Clarke County Supervisor

Selena Humphrey – Clarke County Recorder

Jessica Smith – Clarke County Treasurer

Johanna Olson – Clarke County Attorney

Ron Tippett – Benton County Supervisor

Abigail Maas – Iowa County Supervisor

Janet Pierson – Decatur County Treasurer

Erica Cook – Decatur County Recorder

Bruce Barnhart – Cedar County Supervisor

Jeff Jacque – Dyersville Mayor

Scott Nelson – Dubuque County Attorney

Michael Clasen – Dubuque County Treasurer

Kevin Van Otterloo – Rock Valley Mayor

Tom Phillips – Norwalk Mayor

Justin Brandt – Black Hawk County Supervisor

Kent Carper – Woodbury County Supervisor

Jean Dickson – Scott County Supervisor

John Maxwell – Scott County Supervisor

Darren Stoltenberg – Palo City Council

Eric Klein – Clive City Council

Shellie Flockhart – Dallas Center City Council

Bobbi Bentz – Ankeny Mayor

Mark Holm – Polk County Supervisor

Jill Altringer – Polk County Supervisor

Doug Elrod – Bondurant Mayor

Rick Young – Hamilton County Supervisor

April Ely – Hamilton County Supervisor

Mary Clausen – Hamilton County Supervisor

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