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Randy Feenstra
Republican candidate for Governor in Iowa
Iowa Republican Governor nominee?
$2.2M
JUN 9, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — Iowa Republican Governor nominee?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
0.3%chance to win
$2.2MJUN 9, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age57 years old (Jan 14, 1969)
GenderMale
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LocationIowa
BackgroundPolitician
EducationDordt University (B.A.)
Notable personal detailsRandall Lee (Randy) Feenstra is a Republican U.S. representative for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District, first sworn into Congress in 2021. He previously served as Sioux County treasurer and in the Iowa Senate, including as chair of the Senate Ways and Means Committee. Feenstra has worked in the private sector and in local government in Hull, Iowa, and has taught at Dordt University. He is a 2026 candidate for Governor of Iowa.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Randy Feenstra advocates cutting and permanently reducing taxes for families, small businesses, farmers, and manufacturers, supports repeal of the estate (death) tax, and seeks lower or frozen local property taxes and limits on special taxing districts. He frames tax relief as pro-growth policy to help rural Iowa businesses and households and has sponsored/endorsed legislation to lock in business tax deductions and repeal the death tax.
Healthcare
Randy Feenstra favors market-oriented health policy reforms focused on lowering costs, expanding access to association health plans and supporting rural hospitals and telehealth; he has stated opposition to the Affordable Care Act and expressed support for alternatives to the ACA.
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Immigration & Border
Randy Feenstra emphasizes strengthening border enforcement and expanding immigration enforcement against undocumented immigrants, including supporting detention and deportation for criminal conduct, increasing funding for law‑enforcement operations at the southern border, and measures to restrict benefits for those in the country illegally. He has sponsored and voted for legislation aimed at detaining/prosecuting or deporting illegal immigrants who commit serious crimes and backed funding and policy steps to tighten border security and target transnational cartels.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports overturning Roe v. Wade and advocates for laws protecting unborn life, including legislation that defines life at conception and restricts abortion access (including 20-week/15-week and other limits). He has sponsored and cosponsored multiple pro‑life bills and voted against federal measures to preserve nationwide abortion access.
Climate & Energy
Randy Feenstra promotes homegrown liquid biofuels (ethanol, biodiesel), has urged expanded Renewable Fuel Standard volumes and nationwide E-15 sales, and has introduced legislation opposing federal electric-vehicle mandates in favor of flex-fuel options. He frames these positions as supporting energy independence, farmers, and rural economies rather than aggressive emissions mandates.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate strongly defends Second Amendment rights and has sponsored legislation to protect firearm possession rights for tenants. He has voted to preserve concealed-carry privileges for law enforcement after retirement and sponsored bills framed as protecting gun owners from restrictions tied to federal funding. He emphasizes support for law enforcement and tough measures against attacks on police.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Randy Feenstra lost the Iowa Republican gubernatorial primary to Zach Lahn. Official results later confirmed the defeat, with Feenstra finishing just behind Lahn by less than 1 percentage point. Feenstra had been backed by Donald Trump, and the loss set up Lahn to face Democrat Rob Sand in the general election.
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TNThe New York Times2 months ago
Ohio and Iowa Governors Races Tight, New Polls Show
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DMDes Moines Register3 months ago
Trump says Lahn was 'more Trump' than Feenstra in Iowa governor's race
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NNewsmax3 months ago
How Did Zach Lahn Beat Trump-Backed Pick in Iowa?
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UTUSA TODAY3 months ago
See Donald Trump approval rating amid high gas prices, midterms
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Latest Polls
Iowa Republican Governor nominee?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Randy Feenstra currently averages 32.6%, ranking first in this race, 15.0 points ahead of the nearest opponent.
Polling average: 32.6%Position: firstMargin: +15.0 ptsLatest poll: 24.0% (May 27 - 28)Polls included: 2
Average recalculated from polls through May 27 - 28.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$4.3M
$3.2M
$2.2M
$1.1M
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$2.9M
$1.0M
$1.9M
$78.1K
Cycle 2024
$4.3M
$1.2M
$4.2M
$173.1K
Cycle 2026
$1.1M
$0.00
$2.3M
$127.1K
Source: FEC
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