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Governor of Iowa

Iowa · Next election 2026State
About This Office

Governor of Iowa — the state's chief executive, responsible for signing legislation into law, directing the executive branch, and serving as commander-in-chief of the state National Guard.

Term Length
4 years
Current Officeholders
Kim Reynolds
Kim ReynoldsR
Governor · Iowa
The 2026 Race

8 candidates filed for the 2026 Governor election in Iowa. General election on Nov 3, 2026.

Primary
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General
Nov 3, 2026
Total Raised
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Candidates
8 filed
Incumbent
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Cash on Hand
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Election History
YearWinnerResultRunner-UpTotal Votes
2022Kim Reynolds - Adam Gregg R41.6%Deidre Dejear / Eric Van Lancker D 28.3%1,704,096
2018Kim Reynolds R25.4%Kim Reynolds / Adam Gregg R 25.4%2,625,411
2014Terry Branstad / Kim Reynolds R59.0%Jack Hatch / Monica Vernon D 37.3%1,127,962
2010Terry Branstad / Kim Reynolds R52.9%Chet Culver / Patty Judge D 43.3%1,119,190
2006Chet Culver / Patty Judge D54.1%Jim Nussle / Bob Vander Plaats R 44.4%1,052,005
2002Tom Vilsack / Sally Pederson D52.7%Doug Gross / Debi Durham R 44.6%1,024,787
1998Tom Vilsack / Sally Pederson D52.3%Jim Ross Lightfoot / Sally Stutsman R 46.5%955,774
1994Terry Branstad / Joy Corning R57.7%Bonnie Campbell / Tom Fey D 42.3%980,848
State
Population
3,210,507
Median HH Income
$75K
Unemployment
3.6%
Bachelor's+
31.4%
Veterans
6.5%
Median Age
38.6
Mean HH Income
$98K
Poverty Rate
11.1%
HS or Higher
93.3%
Median Home Value
$208K
Median Rent
$972/mo
Owner-Occupied
71.7%
Under 18 / 65+
22.9% / 18.1%