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Former Iowa House Majority Leader Matt Windschitl Drops Out of Fourth Congressional Race
Matt Windschitl cited weak fundraising and a Trump endorsement for Chris McGowan as reasons for ending his campaign for Iowa's 4th Congressional District race.
- On Friday, February 6, 2026, State Rep. Matt Windschitl suspended his campaign and endorsed Siouxland Chamber of Commerce President Chris McGowan, notifying supporters by email from Des Moines, Iowa.
- Windschitl said `recent developments in the race` made continuing not the best option for Iowa's 4th Congressional District.
- He launched his bid in early July after stepping down from House leadership last year, and Republicans still in the primary include McGowan, Iowa Tea Party founder Ryan Rhodes and software consultant Christian Schlaefer.
- Given the open seat after Randy Feenstra left, Trump's social-media backing for McGowan is likely influential in Iowa's 4th District, which reporters say is highly conservative.
- Windschitl reported no fourth-quarter fundraising, ended the year with $46,800, said he will not seek reelection and added `This is not the end` after completing his 20th year in the Iowa House.
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