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Julie Stauch ran for Governor of Iowa in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Governor of Iowa
General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: June 2, 2026
General election
DFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Paul Dahl ran for Governor of Iowa in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Democratic
A former public corruption prosecutor and current Iowa State Auditor, Sand emphasizes restoring accountability and transparency in state government, investing in cancer research, and addressing Iowa's economic challenges and budget deficit.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateFarmer/Businessman
A farmer and businessman running for Iowa governor, this is his first run for office. He says his main priorities are freeing farmers from systemic barriers, making Iowa healthy by addressing food, water, and medicine quality, and restoring education free from political ideology.
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Primary
RepublicanFirst-time candidate
Adam Steen is a Republican candidate for Governor of Iowa in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanPastor
Brad Sherman is a Republican candidate for Governor of Iowa in the 2026 election.
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RepublicanEntrepreneur
Eddie Andrews is a Republican candidate for Governor of Iowa in the 2026 election.
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RepublicanIdeology 0.47 · ConservativeProfessor
Randy Feenstra ran for U.S. House Iowa District 4 in 2026.
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DemocraticAdvanced
A former public corruption prosecutor and current Iowa State Auditor, Sand emphasizes restoring accountability and transparency in state government, investing in cancer research, and addressing Iowa's economic challenges and budget deficit.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvancedFarmer/Businessman
A farmer and businessman running for Iowa governor, this is his first run for office. He says his main priorities are freeing farmers from systemic barriers, making Iowa healthy by addressing food, water, and medicine quality, and restoring education free from political ideology.
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Convention
LibertarianFirst-time candidateAdvancedTransportation
Nicholas Gluba is a Libertarian candidate for Governor of Iowa in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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