Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) announced on Friday morning that she will not seek reelection in 2026.
In a video posted on social media, Gov. Reynolds told voters, “Serving as your governor has been the greatest honor of my life — an opportunity that, not so long ago, I never could have imagined.”
The politician expressed gratitude for the trust fellow Iowans placed in her before saying that she wanted to share a “personal decision” with her constituents.
“After a lot of thought, prayer, and conversations with my family, I have decided that I will not seek reelection in 2026,” Gov. Reynolds said.
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“This wasn’t an easy decision because I love this state and I love serving you,” she added.
Gov. Reynolds said that she is
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