U.S. Senator Joni Ernst | ernst.senate.gov By North Cook News Oct 12, 2023 U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa, the Keynote Speaker at the Northwest Suburban Republican Lincoln Day Dinner held on September 7, 2023, urged Republicans to talk to young voters as they may not know whether they are a Republican or Democrat. Senator Ernst emphasized the importance of communication and targeting younger voters in order to spread the Republican message. During an exclusive interview with John Picchiotti, a member of the Republicans of Wheeling Township (ROWT), Senator Ernst highlighted the need for Republicans to engage with young voters. She stated, "The first thing you have to do is communicate to them. If we are not talking to young voters, how do they know if they are a Democrat or Republican? That’s one thing that Democrats are really good at and Republicans need to step up and target those younger voters. Get our message out to them. That’s the very first thing we need to do." Continue reading