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11-06-2025
- Business
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GOP congressman takes major step toward gubernatorial announcement
FIRST ON FOX: An Iowa congressman is taking a major step toward running for governor on Wednesday. Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, is launching a finance committee comprised of 47 top donors and business leaders in the Hawkeye State, Fox News Digital is learning first. "I am grateful for the overwhelming support that our campaign has received from Iowans who believe in our mission to take our state to new heights," Feenstra said in a statement. "Our finance committee will ensure we have the resources necessary for victory. I cannot thank our supporters enough for their support and confidence in our campaign." Feenstra has not formally announced a campaign for governor, but he's now taken several steps in the process ahead of the 2026 elections. He revealed last month that he is exploring a run for the role after the current governor, Republican Kim Reynolds, said she was stepping aside after serving two terms in Des Moines. Feenstra also filed a "Feenstra for Governor" organizing committee. It's not clear when the official kickoff will be, but Feenstra is all but certain to join an increasingly crowded field of candidates for the open seat. Members of the campaign committee include Kurt Croell, the owner of a concrete company who's donated to both Reynolds and President Donald Trump, and members of the Doll family, who own beer company Doll Distributing. West Des Moines Mayor Russ Trimble is also on the list, as are Nutratech executives Andy and Russ Kosky, among others. Feenstra has represented Iowa's 4th Congressional District since 2021, and serves key roles in the House as a member of both the Agriculture and Ways & Means Committees. Other Republicans running to lead the state include state lawmaker Eddie Andrews and Brad Sherman, a former state representative. The GOP primary could turn into a high-profile political clash if Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird enters the race. Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley, grandson of U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, is also publicly toying with a bid. On the Democratic side, Iowa auditor Rob Sand is among the declared candidates, as is Julie Stauch, who served as Pete Buttigieg's 2020 presidential campaign Iowa political director.
Fox News
13-05-2025
- Politics
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GOP Rep. Randy Feenstra files paperwork for Iowa gubernatorial run
Print Close By Landon Mion Published May 13, 2025 U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, filed paperwork on Monday to run for Iowa governor in the 2026 election. Feenstra, who was first elected to the U.S. House in 2020, filed the paperwork for "Feenstra for Governor" with the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board, which is needed to launch a gubernatorial campaign, according to the Iowa Capital Dispatch. The congressman is seeking to replace Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds, who said last month she would not run for a third term in 2026. Feenstra has been considering a gubernatorial run since Reynolds' announcement. THIS LONGTIME REPUBLICAN GOVERNOR WILL NOT SEEK RE-ELECTION IN 2026 "I'll tell you right now, I'm focused on fulfilling and making sure that we get Trump's agenda completed," Feenstra told reporters on April 23. "However, I always want to do what's best for our state, and I will continue to look at all aspects of what that looks like." Feenstra has not publicly announced a campaign for governor. The GOP primary in the Hawkeye State could potentially be crowded, although former state Rep. Brad Sherman is the only Republican to have officially joined the race after he launched his campaign in February. DOGE SENATOR TELLS OUTDOORS GROUP TO 'GO FISH' AFTER DISCOVERING MASSIVE GRANT TIED TO HIGH SALARIES But others have taken steps toward a gubernatorial bid, including Iowa state Sen. Mike Bousselot, who launched an exploratory committee last month, as well as Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and House Speaker Pat Grassley — the grandson of U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa — who each said they are considering a run for governor. Iowa Auditor Rob Sand filed paperwork on Monday to run in the state's Democratic primary. Feenstra is the only U.S. House member from Iowa considering a run for governor. The other three — U.S. GOP Reps. Ashley Hinson, Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Zach Nunn — all said they will not launch a gubernatorial campaign. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Before he was elected to the U.S. House in 2020, when he defeated then-incumbent U.S. Rep. Steve King in the Republican primary, Feenstra served as a state senator since 2009. Before that, he was Sioux County treasurer from 2006 until 2008. Print Close URL
