Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Friday she would not seek re-election, a decision that means the Republican's time as governor will come to an end just shy of the 10-year mark after the 2026 election.

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced she will not seek reelection next year, leaving the gubernatorial race open.

The move by Ms. Reynolds, a Republican, will shake up the leadership of a state that has transformed from a political battleground into safely red territory.