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2026 United States general electionIowa

Governor of Iowa

Texas: certified candidates, 2026 general election Official source

2026 NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION November 03, 2026

Recorded 10 Oct 2026 · Quote checked on the page 10 Oct 2026

usa.gov Official source

Most people vote on Election Day, which is the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

Recorded 10 Oct 2026

in 24 days

The seat

Held by
Kim Reynolds (Republican)

sos.iowa.gov Official source

Governor Republican -- -- -- -- -- Democratic -- -- -- -- -- Libertarian Nicholas Gluba 110 West Dougherthy Lone Tree, IA 52755

Recorded 8 Oct 2026

Last time
Won by 20.4 points (percentage points between the top two)

desmoinescounty.iowa.gov Official source

Kim Reynolds Adam Gregg (REP) ... 58.79% ... Deidre DeJear Eric Van Lancker (DEM) ... 38.43%

Recorded 8 Oct 2026

Election
2026 United States general election - 3 November 2026
Seat
Iowa governor

sos.iowa.gov Official source

Governor Republican -- -- -- -- -- Democratic -- -- -- -- -- Libertarian Nicholas Gluba 110 West Dougherthy Lone Tree, IA 52755

Recorded 8 Oct 2026

On the ballot

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1 more candidate filed for this seat
CandidatePartyStatusRaisedCash on hand
Kim Reynolds (incumbent)RepublicanDeclared--

More races in Iowa

Sources

8 on record, 8 official

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