WATCH: Who will replace Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds? (PT 2) – Cornhole Champions #29

A crowded field is shaping up in Iowa’s governor’s race. From US Rep. Randy Feenstra to State Auditor Rob Sand, candidates are preparing for a mad dash to 2026.

On this episode of Cornhole Champions, Zachary Oren Smith, Amie Rivers, and Avery Staker parse threw the candidates who have announced or are likely to announce. Hear about who has thrown their hat into the race.

Also on this episode… Bohannan to take another swing at unseating Miller-Meeks… Iowa Republicans are in revolt over Reynolds’ CO2 pipeline bill veto… Iowa AG Bird going after law enforcement in Winneshiek…

Cornhole Champions is a weekly podcast powered by Iowa Starting Line with music by Avery Mossman and show art by Desirée Tapia. We are a proud member of the Iowa Writers Collaborative.

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*SHOW RUNDOWN:*
00:00 – Show Intro – Governor’s Race Overview Following Kim Reynolds’ Surprise Exit
00:30 – Brad Sherman Analysis – First GOP Candidate with Extreme Positions
02:30 – Eddie Andrews – Tech Entrepreneur Turned State Rep
05:00 – Randy Feenstra – Congressman Seeking Statewide Office
07:00 – Brenna Bird – Attorney General’s Trump Connection
10:00 – Early Money Matters – Feenstra’s Donor List Strategy
10:40 – Democratic Side Introduction – Rob Sand’s Statewide Advantage
16:30 – Julie Stauch – Buttigieg Alum’s Listening Tour Strategy
17:00 – Trump Name-Dropping Analysis – Republican Candidates’ Marketing Strategy

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