Ashley Hinson
Ashley Hinson (born June 27, 1983) is a reporter, news anchor, and state representative from Iowa's 67th district. A conservative Republican, Hinson is currently running in 2020 for the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa's 1st congressional district to challenge Democrat freshman Abby Finkenauer.
| Ashley Hinson | |
State Representative from Iowa's 67th District
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Kraig Paulson |
|---|---|
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Matthew Hinson |
| Children | Two |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California |
| Religion | News anchor, reporter, producer |
Iowa House of Representatives
Hinson voted along with her party line in March 2017 to enact statewide voter ID in Iowa.[1]
In May 2018, Hinson voted along with the majority of Republicans in favor of a Heartbeat bill that would prohibit abortion the moment a fetal heartbeat can be detected.[2]
Hinson voted in April 2019 to allow the carrying of self-protective stun guns on college campuses in Iowa.[3]
Hinson voted on March 10, 2020 to expand the use of medical marijuana as a means to help treat those with PTSD and severe autism.[4]
2020 U.S. election in Iowa's 1st district
It was announced in May 2019 that Hinson had officially filed her paperwork to run for the United States House of Representatives from Iowa's 1st district.[5] She is endorsed by Republicans Kimberly Reynolds and Adam Gregg,[6] respectively the current governor and lieutenant governor of Iowa.
See also
- Eric Brakey, running for Maine's 2nd district
- Nancy Mace, running for South Carolina's 1st district
References
- â HF 516 - Requires Identification to Vote - Iowa Key Vote
- â [https://votesmart.org/bill/24568/62843/168783/prohibits-abortion-after-a-heartbeat-is-detected#62843 SF 359 - Prohibits Abortion After a Heartbeat is Detected - Iowa Key Vote]
- â SF 188 - Authorizes Stun Guns on Campuses - Iowa Key Vote
- â HF 2589 - Expands the Medical Marijuana Program to Include Severe Autism and PTSD - Iowa Key Vote
- â State Rep. Ashley Hinson announces a 2020 challenge to U.S. Rep. Abby Finkenauer
- â Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg Endorse Ashley Hinson For Congress