Ashley Hinson

Ashley Hinson REPRepublican

United States Representative, IA-2

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Ashley HinsonREPRepublican United States Representative, IA-2
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Ashley Elizabeth Hinson (born June 27, 1983) is an American politician and journalist serving as the U.S. representative for Iowa's 2nd congressional district. She has served in the House since 2021, representing a northeastern district including Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and Dubuque. A member of the Republican Party, Hinson was the Iowa State Representative for the 67th district from 2017 to 2021, the first woman to represent the district. She won a seat in the United States House of Representatives in the 2020 election, narrowly defeating incumbent Democrat Abby Finkenauer. Hinson and Mariannette Miller-Meeks are the first Republican women to represent Iowa in the House.

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Education4 - 4 of 2
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts broadcast journalism
2004
Valley High School
Past Positions1 - 7 of 7
Representative
United States House of Representatives, Iowa
2023 - Current
Representative
United States House of Representatives, Iowa
2021 - 2023
Representative
Iowa State House of Representatives
2017 - 2021
Consulting Associate
Frank N. Magid Associates
2016 - 2019
Anchor
KCRG-TV9
2005 - 2015
KCRG Anchor
The Gazette
2005 - 2013
Morning Anchor
KJCT News 8
2004 - 2005
Other Experience1 - 19 of 19
Board Member
Healing Our Heroes
Current
Board Member
March of Dimes
Current
Member
National Council on Youth Leadership
Current
Member
Antioch Christian Church
Current
Member
Young Parents Network
Current
Member
Experience Committee, Cedar Rapids History Center
2015 - Current
Ambassador Family
March of Dimes
2013 - Current
Volunteer
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance
2012 - Current
Co-Chair, "Timeless Heart Ball"
American Heart Association
2009 - 2010
President
Homeowner's Association, "The Seasons" Townhomes
2008 - 2010
Volunteer
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
2005 - Current
Former Chair
Transportation Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Justice System Appropriations, Iowa State House of Representatives
Former Member
Judiciary Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives
Former Member
State Government Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Transportation, Infrastructure, and Capitals, Iowa State House of Representatives
Former Member
House Committee on the Budget
Former Member
House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Former Vice Chair
Appropriations Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives
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