Hinson Pushes Birth Control Access, Tightens Senate Race

0:00On April 22nd, Rep Ashley Hinson, the Republican from Iowa, running to replace Senator Joni Ernst, just reintroduced bills to make birth control, easier for adults to get over the counter. She's pushing the allowing greater access to safe and effective contraception act, which tells the FDA to speed up approval for already okayed pills without needing a doctor's note. She also brought back the Access to Larks Act for long-acting options. Hinson says she's heard from Iowa women driving hours just for prescriptions, and her plan less than grab FDA-approved stuff right at the local pharmacy. Most Republicans back birth control access anyway, with polls showing strong support from their voters too. But the party split on the details, like religious protections or insurance rules, and some questions certain methods. Still, Hinson's betting this plays well in her tight-send at race. A fresh echelon poll from April 3rd to 9th puts her behind two Democrats. Josh Turek and Zach Walls, both at 46%,

1:01while she sits at, 44%. That margin of error is 6.6 points, so it's close. President Trump endorsed her back in September, calling her a winner who's delivered for Iowa and will keep it up in the Senate. This birth control push could shake up the race as it heats up. I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to US News Today, AI-powered national coverage.