The playing field has begun to settle as Iowa's governor's race takes shape. Here's a look at who's running in 2026.

Iowa dignitaries praised former Gov. Terry Branstad’s “courage,” “grace” and “integrity” during a ceremony honoring his ...

Former U.S. Ambassador to China and Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad is the 25th recipient of the state's highest civilian honor. At ...

Branstad was first elected to the Iowa Legislature in 1973 and became lieutenant governor in 1979. He won the governor’s race ...

Governor Kim Reynolds is honoring one of her predecessors with Iowa's highest citizen award at the state capitol.

The longest-serving governor in U.S. history and former U.S. ambassador to China was presented with the Iowa Award, the state ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a proclamation to relax restrictions on the transportation of heating and ...

BELLE PLAINE, Ia. — Iowa Republican Zach Lahn announced he will run for governor, promising an "Iowa First" agenda. He said ...

Iowa's Board of Regents has hired a new Des Moines-based government and public affairs firm with ties to Republican ...

Republicans running for governor and the 4th Congressional District highlighted their conservative viewpoints during a forum in western Iowa. Some candidates expressed concern that U.S. Rep. Randy ...

State Sen. Mike Bousselot will not run for governor, he announced. He will instead run for retiring Sen. Jack Whitver's open ...

Thirty-six states will hold gubernatorial elections in 2026. Beshear said Democrats will have success if they focus on ...