Republicans are rallying behind U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra as he continues exploring a bid for governor of Iowa in 2026.Feenstra launched an exploratory committee in the spring after two-term Gov. Kim Reynolds announced she would not seek reelection in 2026. Feenstra, the Republican currently representing Iowa's 4th Congressional District, has picked up a couple of big endorsements recently.Iowa Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer endorsed Feenstra in a statement Tuesday:“Randy Feenstra is a champion for Iowa values — fiscal responsibility, defending life, and supporting farmers and rural communities. I'm proud to endorse Randy Feenstra for governor because I know he delivers for Iowa,” Cournoyer said. “In the Iowa Senate, Randy and I both voted for tax cuts, increased government efficiency and accountability which all protect the budgets of hardworking Iowa families and seniors. I look forward to continuing to work with him as State Auditor to help take Iowa to new heights.”Cournoyer's endorsement came shortly after support from two other high-profile Republicans.Feenstra's campaign announced Monday it had been endorsed by U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst. “Randy Feenstra is a proven conservative who has delivered results for Iowa in Congress, and I know that he will take that same workhorse mentality to Des Moines. It’s why I’m proud to endorse Randy Feenstra for Governor of Iowa,” Ernst said in a news release from Feenstra's campaign. “Randy has worked with President Trump to secure our border, cut taxes for Iowa families, invest in our rural main streets, and support our farmers and agricultural communities. As Governor, he will grow our economy, stand with law enforcement, and take Iowa to new heights.”This comes just days after Feenstra picked up an endorsement from one of his fellow representatives. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, who represents Iowa's 1st Congressional District, pledged her support for Feenstra in a social media post earlier this month:"Rep @RandyFeenstra was a great team player on the field, in the State Senate and in Congress and he will bat home runs as Iowa’s Governor. Honored to endorse him as Iowa’s next governor!"Several other high-profile Iowa Republicans — including all three other U.S. House of Representatives members and state Attorney General Brenna Bird — have opted not to run for the governor's seat, seemingly paving the way for Feenstra to become his party's frontrunner.Feenstra will face challenges from former state Rep. Brad Sherman and state Rep. Eddie Andrews.State Sen. Mike Bousselot launched an exploratory campaign in April, telling vlog he was considering a run for governor in 2026.On the Democratic side, Iowa Auditor Rob Sand, the only Democrat currently elected to a statewide position, has already announced his bid for governor.Julie Stauch, former Iowa political director for Pete Buttigieg's 2020 campaign, is also running as a Democrat.» Subscribe to vlog's YouTube page» Download the free vlog app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play
DES MOINES, Iowa — Republicans are rallying behind U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra as he continues exploring a bid for governor of Iowa in 2026.
Feenstra launched an exploratory committee in the spring after two-term Gov. Kim Reynolds announced she would not seek reelection in 2026. Feenstra, the Republican currently representing Iowa's 4th Congressional District, has picked up a couple of big endorsements recently.
Iowa Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer endorsed Feenstra in a statement Tuesday:
“Randy Feenstra is a champion for Iowa values — fiscal responsibility, defending life, and supporting farmers and rural communities. I'm proud to endorse Randy Feenstra for governor because I know he delivers for Iowa,” Cournoyer said. “In the Iowa Senate, Randy and I both voted for tax cuts, increased government efficiency and accountability which all protect the budgets of hardworking Iowa families and seniors. I look forward to continuing to work with him as State Auditor to help take Iowa to new heights.”
Cournoyer's endorsement came shortly after support from two other high-profile Republicans.
Feenstra's campaign announced Monday it had been endorsed by U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst.
“Randy Feenstra is a proven conservative who has delivered results for Iowa in Congress, and I know that he will take that same workhorse mentality to Des Moines. It’s why I’m proud to endorse Randy Feenstra for Governor of Iowa,” Ernst said in a news release from Feenstra's campaign. “Randy has worked with President Trump to secure our border, cut taxes for Iowa families, invest in our rural main streets, and support our farmers and agricultural communities. As Governor, he will grow our economy, stand with law enforcement, and take Iowa to new heights.”
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This comes just days after Feenstra picked up an endorsement from one of his fellow representatives. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, who represents Iowa's 1st Congressional District, pledged her support for Feenstra in a social media post earlier this month:
"Rep @RandyFeenstra was a great team player on the field, in the State Senate and in Congress and he will bat home runs as Iowa’s Governor. Honored to endorse him as Iowa’s next governor!"
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Several other high-profile Iowa Republicans — including all three other U.S. House of Representatives members and state Attorney General Brenna Bird — have opted not to run for the governor's seat, seemingly paving the way for Feenstra to become his party's frontrunner.
Feenstra will face challenges from former state Rep. Brad Sherman and state Rep. Eddie Andrews.
State Sen. Mike Bousselot launched an exploratory campaign in April, telling vlog he was considering a run for governor in 2026.
On the Democratic side, Iowa Auditor Rob Sand, the only Democrat currently elected to a statewide position, has already announced his bid for governor.
Julie Stauch, former Iowa political director for Pete Buttigieg's 2020 campaign, is also running as a Democrat.
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