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Hinson Pushes OTC Birth Control Access Amid Tight Race

4/23/2026

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Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) reintroduces two bills to expand access to birth control, including a bill to let adults obtain FDA-approved contraception over-the-counter (OTC) at pharmacies.
Hinson says easier access is needed, especially for women in rural areas.
Polls show Hinson at 44%, behind Democrats Josh Turek and Zach Wahls at 46%.
U.S. President Donald Trump has endorsed Hinson, calling her a "winner."

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Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) reintroduces two bills to expand access to birth control, including a bill to let adults obtain FDA-approved contraception over-the-counter (OTC) at pharmacies.
Hinson says easier access is needed, especially for women in rural areas.
Polls show Hinson at 44%, behind Democrats Josh Turek and Zach Wahls at 46%.
U.S. President Donald Trump has endorsed Hinson, calling her a "winner."