2026 Iowa gubernatorial election

2026 Iowa gubernatorial election

November 3, 2026
 
Party Republican Democratic

Incumbent Governor

Kim Reynolds
Republican



The 2026 Iowa gubernatorial election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of the state of Iowa. On April 11, 2025, incumbent Republican Governor Kim Reynolds declined to seek re-election to a third term in office. Primaries for this election will be held on June 2, 2026.