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Iowa Republican Governor nominee?
$860.8K
JUN 9, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
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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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.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedFeb 11, 2026
Recent local Iowa GOP activity included Scott County caucuses that featured a gubernatorial straw poll as part of early positioning for the 2026 Iowa governor’s race. While Randy Feenstra is listed as a candidate, the update primarily highlights the caucus process and straw poll rather than reporting specific actions or results tied to him.
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Articles
DMDes Moines Register4 months ago
Randy Feenstra touts Trump ties as he courts GOP caucus support
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DQDavenport Quad-City Times4 months ago
Scott County GOP hold caucuses with gubernatorial straw poll
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ANAberdeen News5 months ago
Iowa bill advances that would allow ivermectin over-the-counter access
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Polls
Iowa Republican Governor nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
Iowa Republican Governor nominee?
Endorsers of Randy Feenstra for Iowa Republican Governor nominee?
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total 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
$152.5K
Source: FEC