Incumbent
Roby Smith
Incumbent Republican candidate for Comptroller in Iowa
Iowa Treasurer of State winner?
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NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
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NOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleTreasurer
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationIowa
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BackgroundState Treasurer of Iowa
EducationConcordia University Nebraska — B.S., Business Administration (minor: Communication), 2000
Notable personal detailsRoby Smith is an American politician and businessman serving as Iowa State Treasurer (since 2023). A Republican, he previously served three terms in the Iowa Senate (2011–2022), including as chair of the Senate State Government Committee. He is a Concordia University Nebraska graduate and previously worked in banking.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Roby Smith presents a fiscally conservative profile centered on protecting taxpayer dollars, promoting fiscal responsibility, and supporting responsible budgeting practices. As treasurer, he has highlighted higher investment earnings for state funds and updated the state tax deduction for 529 accounts to strengthen savings incentives for Iowa families.
Climate & Energy
Roby Smith did not answer the iVoterGuide questionnaire items on stricter environmental laws or hydraulic fracking, so his direct climate and energy position is not clearly stated there. The available voter-guide material instead emphasizes anti-ESG and putting return on investment first, which suggests a preference for market-driven economic decision-making rather than a detailed climate policy agenda.
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