R-Iowa Rep. Randy Feenstra filed papers on Monday to run for governor of Iowa in the 2026 election.
According to the Iowa Capital Deployment, Fentra, who was first elected to the US home in 2020, has submitted documents for the “Fencestra for the Governor” of the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Committee.
Lawmakers are aiming to replace Republican Kim Reynolds' government, who last month said he would not run a third term in 2026. Fehnstra has been considering running the governor since Reynolds' announcement.
This longtime Republican governor will not seek reelection in 2026
Rep. Randy Fentra filed papers on Monday to run for governor of Iowa in the 2026 election. (Getty Images)
“I'll talk right now. I'm focusing on doing what Trump's agenda is done and ensuring it's done, but I told reporters on April 23rd.
Feenstra has not made public campaigns for the governor.
Hawkeye's GOP primary could potentially be crowded, but former state lawmaker Brad Sherman is the only Republican to officially participate in the race after launching the campaign in February.
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Rep. Randy Fencestra was first elected to the US home in 2020. (Getty Images)
But they've taken steps towards governor bidding, including Iowa Sen. Mike Boucelott, who set up the Exploration Committee last month, and Iowa attorney Brenna Bird and House Speaker Pat Grassley.
Iowa auditor Rob Sand filed paperwork on Monday to compete in the state's Democratic primary.
Fencestra is the only U.S. House of Representatives in Iowa considering running the governor. Three other people – US GOP representatives. Ashley Hinson, Mariannett Miller Meek and Zach Nun all said they wouldn't launch a governor's campaign.
Rep. Randy Fencestra is looking to replace Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds, who last month said he would not run for a third term in 2026. (Getty Images)
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Before he was elected to the US home in 2020, Fencestra served as the state senator since 2009 when he defeated then-US Rep. Steve King in the Republican primary. Prior to that, he was Sioux County Treasurer from 2006 to 2008.
