Iowa, Republican and THE ANNOUNCEMENT

Republican former state lawmaker announces he’s running for Iowa governor
Brad Sherman, a former one-term Republican state lawmaker formally announced plans on Monday to run for Iowa governor, setting up a potential primary challenge to incumbent Gov. Kim Reynolds.
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Brad Sherman, a pastor and former state representative, is running in the Republican primary for governor in the 2026 election.
Former Iowa state representative announces run for governor
Sherman is a pastor in eastern Iowa and served one term in the Iowa House from January 2023 to January 2025. He said he called Reynolds in November to tell her he planned to run for governor.
Former Republican state representative to challenge Kim Reynolds for Iowa governor seat
Sherman, a pastor from Williamsburg, was an early endorser of Republican President Donald Trump ahead of the 2024 GOP presidential caucuses.
Gov. Reynolds has Republican challenger if she decides to run again
Brad Sherman, a former state representative and longtime pastor from Williamsburg, announced that he is running in the Republican primary for governor in 2026.
Former GOP Rep. Brad Sherman announces run for Iowa governor in 2026
Former Iowa Rep. Brad Sherman has launched his campaign for next year’sgubernatorial primary.Sherman, a pastor and businessman, served one term in the Iowa Hou
Pastor is likely GOP challenger to Iowa governor in 2026
Former State Representative Brad Sherman, a pastor from Williamsburg, has announced he will seek the Republican Party’s 2026 nomination for governor, setting up a likely Primary with Governor Kim Reynolds,
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Former Republican state lawmaker announces he's running for Iowa governor
The announcement sets up a potential primary challenge to incumbent Gov. Kim Reynolds if she decides to run again.