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Iowa's 2026 Race: GOP Feenstra vs. Dem Sand Emerges

5/13/2025

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Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra is gearing up for a gubernatorial run in 2026, eyeing the chance to be the first Republican contender since Gov. Kim Reynolds opted out of a third term. On the other side, Democratic state auditor Rob Sand has thrown his hat in the ring, determined to challenge the GOP's enduring grip on Iowa politics.

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Story summary

Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra is gearing up for a gubernatorial run in 2026, eyeing the chance to be the first Republican contender since Gov. Kim Reynolds opted out of a third term. On the other side, Democratic state auditor Rob Sand has thrown his hat in the ring, determined to challenge the GOP's enduring grip on Iowa politics.