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State Rep. Eddie Andrews announces run for Iowa Governor
- Republican Rep. Eddie Andrews officially launched his bid for Iowa governor on Wednesday at a gathering near the Iowa State Capitol, representing the Johnston and Urbandale communities.
- Andrews entered the race following Governor Kim Reynolds' earlier decision to step down and not run for a second full term in the 2026 open-seat gubernatorial contest.
- He is in his second term representing District 43, highlighting work on mental health care, landowner rights, tax reform, medical freedom, and human trafficking.
- Andrews admitted his campaign lacks the financial backing of some rivals but emphasized that he is campaigning based on his principles and will leave it up to voters to decide if he is the right choice.
- His platform emphasizes accessible mental health care, diverse education options, tax reductions, and property tax reform, potentially influencing Iowa’s political landscape.
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Johnston Republican state legislator announces campaign for Iowa governor, vows to take on money in politics
Eddie Andrews is the third official Republican candidate for governor — he joins Congressman Randy Feenstra, of Hull, and former state lawmaker Brad Sherman, of Williamsburg.
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GOP State Rep. Eddie Andrews launches campaign for governor - Radio Iowa
A state representative from central Iowa is running for governor. Republican Eddie Andrews of Johnston said his goal is to show a candidate who doesn’t have millions can win. “This is going to be a mandate on money,” Andrews said. Andrews spoke to dozens of supporters today at a kick-off rally on the Iowa Capitol steps. […]
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