A Republican congressman just took a significant step toward announcing his campaign for Iowa Governor.
Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa) is launching a finance committee comprised of 47 top donors and business leaders in the Hawkeye State, according to Fox News.
“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.”
Members of the campaign committee include Kurt Croell, the owner of a concrete company who’s donated to both Gov. Kim Reynolds and President Donald Trump, and members of the Doll family, who own beer company Doll Distributing.
While Feenstra has not formally announced a campaign for governor, he’s now taken several steps in the process ahead of the 2026 elections that indicate his likely plan. (RELATED: Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Declines To Run For Reelection In 2026)
The Iowa Congressman said last month that he is exploring a run for the role after the current governor, Republican Kim Reynolds, announced she was stepping aside after serving two terms.
Feenstra also filed a “Feenstra for Governor” organizing committee.
The GOP primary has the potential to 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 reportedly considering a bid.
Julie Stauch, who served as Pete Buttigieg’s 2020 presidential campaign Iowa political director, has also launched a campaign on the Democrat side.
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