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Iowa GOP lawmakers weigh 2026 governor bid after Reynolds exit
Three Iowa Republicans and Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig say they are considering a run for governor in 2026 after Governor Kim Reynolds announced she will not seek another term. House Speaker Pat Grassley Rep Bobby Kaufmann and Sen Michael Bousselot join the field as Reynolds opens the open seat. Grassley, a New Hartford farmer and Chuck Grassley grandson, has led his party to a 67 seat Republican majority in the House. Governor page 7A.
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Kim Reynolds
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