Summary
Governor Kim Reynolds took office on May 24, 2017, upon the resignation of Terry Branstad and was elected to a full term in her own right in 2018 with 50.3% of the vote. She is running for reelection to a second full term.
Democrat Deidre DeJear, who announced her candidacy in August 2021, is the Democratic nominee.
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Kim Reynolds
Current Position: Governor since 2017
Affiliation: Republican
Candidate: 2022 Governor
Former Position(s): Lt. Governor from 2011 – 2017; State Senator from 2009 – 2010
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Deidre DeJear
Current Position: Business woman
Affiliation: Democrat
Candidate: 2022 US Senator
Deidre built her business nearly 15 years ago to support the growing need for small businesses to access affordable marketing tools and successful business strategies during the brink of the Great Recession. Deidre has helped over 1000 small businesses across Iowa. Her work continues to empower small business owners, and her passion for their success drives her to find new and innovative ways to help them grow. Her early work laid the foundation to help over 120 business owners during the pandemic gain access to much needed funding and resources.
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