US EditionRep. Randy Feenstra files to run for Iowa governor
- U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra filed paperwork on May 12, 2025, to run for Iowa governor in the 2026 open race in Des Moines.
- The race opened after Governor Kim Reynolds announced in April 2025 she would not seek a third term, creating a rare statewide opportunity.
- Feenstra, a Republican since 2021 representing Iowa's 4th District, joins a potentially competitive GOP primary including Attorney General Brenna Bird and others.
- State Auditor Rob Sand, the only statewide Democrat, also announced a gubernatorial bid, while the Democrats have not won this office since 2006.
- Feenstra's entrance could intensify the Republican primary and affect other candidates' choices, reflecting a significant shift in Iowa politics for 2026.
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U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra files paperwork for 2026 gubernatorial run
U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra filed paperwork Monday to launch a bid for governor, the first high-profile Republican to do so in the open GOP primary field. Feenstra filed the paperwork for “Feenstra for Governor” with the Iowa Ethics and Campaign…
IA-Gov, IA-4: Rep. Randy Feenstra (R) Will Run for Governor
Three-term Rep. Randy Feenstra (R) has filed today to run for Iowa’s open gubernatorial seat, being vacated by retiring Gov. Kim Reynolds (R). Feenstra becomes the third Republican into the primary, along with State Sen. Mike Bousselot (R) and ex-State Rep. Brad Sherman (R). Feenstra likely enters as a formidable contender in the primary, with a base in the GOP-vote-rich northwest part of the state. However, several other notable Republicans, in…
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