Randy Feenstra outlines priorities as he joins crowded GOP race for Iowa governor
Feenstra discusses vision for Iowa, stance on property rights and campaign strategy after launching 2026 bid for governor
Feenstra discusses vision for Iowa, stance on property rights and campaign strategy after launching 2026 bid for governor
Feenstra discusses vision for Iowa, stance on property rights and campaign strategy after launching 2026 bid for governor
U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra is the latest Republican to join the race for governor of Iowa.
Feenstra, a Republican who represents Iowa's 4th Congressional District, officially launched his campaign Tuesday. He had previously announced an exploratory committee in the spring.
Feenstra outlines priorities as he joins crowded GOP race for Iowa governor
Republican Congressman Randy Feenstra is sharing more about why he’s running for governor and how he plans to stand out in a growing field of Republican candidates.
Feenstra joins a crowded primary that already includes Eddie Andrews, Brad Sherman, and Adam Steen. He told vlog his campaign will focus on four major priorities: growing the economy, cutting taxes, improving education, and expanding access to health care.
“To me, you’ve got to have a candidate that can win,” Feenstra said. “I’ve got to make sure that we defeat the liberal, progressive agenda of Rob Sand. I have worked with President Trump on making America great again, to make America first, writing the Big Beautiful Bill and bringing pieces of this beautiful bill to Iowa to grow our economy, to grow agriculture.”
Feenstra said his plan for Iowa centers on keeping the state “business and ag friendly,” freezing property taxes, ensuring "world-class education" from pre-K through college, and expanding “quality, affordable, accessible health care.”
Feenstra: 'I’m against eminent domain' but calls domestic energy 'vital'
Feenstra also discussed his position on property rights and the use of eminent domain for carbon capture pipelines, an issue that has divided Republican state lawmakers.
“I’m against eminent domain. I always have been,” Feenstra said. “But also, domestic energy is very important. It’s very vital to our state. Fifty-five percent of our corn goes to ethanol, so we need to continue to grow and expand and think of ways to grow our markets.”
When asked whether he would support legislation to prevent the use of eminent domain for carbon capture projects, Feenstra said he would collaborate with state lawmakers but didn't clarify whether he would sign off on that specific policy.
"I will work with the legislature, but I think it's got to be between the landowner and the private company. And I will be working with the legislature to get something done."
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