An Iowa congressman is taking a major step toward running for governor on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, is launching a finance committee comprised of 47 top donors and business leaders in the Hawkeye State, Fox News Digital is learning first.<\/p>\n
‘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.<\/p>\n
‘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.’<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Feenstra has not formally announced a campaign for governor, but he’s now taken several steps in the process ahead of the 2026 elections.<\/p>\n
He revealed last month that he is exploring a run for the role after the current governor, Republican Kim Reynolds, said she was stepping aside after serving two terms in Des Moines. <\/p>\n
Feenstra also filed a ‘Feenstra for Governor’ organizing committee.<\/p>\n
It’s not clear when the official kickoff will be, but Feenstra is all but certain to join an increasingly crowded field of candidates for the open seat.<\/p>\n
Members of the campaign committee include Kurt Croell, the owner of a concrete company who’s donated to both Reynolds and President Donald Trump, and members of the Doll family, who own beer company Doll Distributing.<\/p>\n
West Des Moines Mayor Russ Trimble is also on the list, as are Nutratech executives Andy and Russ Kosky, among others.<\/p>\n
Feenstra has represented Iowa’s 4th Congressional District since 2021, and serves key roles in the House as a member of both the Agriculture and Ways & Means Committees.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Other Republicans running to lead the state include state lawmaker Eddie Andrews and Brad Sherman, a former state representative.<\/p>\n
The GOP primary could turn into a high-profile political clash if Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird enters the race. <\/p>\n
Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley, grandson of U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, is also publicly toying with a bid.<\/p>\n
On the Democratic side, Iowa auditor Rob Sand is among the declared candidates, as is Julie Stauch, who served as Pete Buttigieg’s 2020 presidential campaign Iowa political director.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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