President Trump has formally endorsed Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-IA) for the Iowa gubernatorial race ahead of the GOP primary, declaring him a “Highly Respected American First Congressman” who “WON BIG” in Iowa’s 2016, 2020, and 2024 elections with the highest vote count in state history.
In his Truth Social post, Trump praised Feenstra as a “MAGA all the way” candidate committed to economic growth, tax cuts, regulatory reduction, American energy dominance, agricultural support, border security, law enforcement, military strength, and Second Amendment protection. He concluded with: “Randy Feenstra has my Complete and Total Endorsement to be the next Governor of Iowa — RANDY WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!”
Feenstra, a fourth-generation Iowan and former Sioux County treasurer and state senator, is competing against four other Republicans in the June 2 primary: Zach Lahn (businessman and farmer), Adam Steen (former director of Iowa’s administrative services), Brad Sherman (former state rep.), and Eddie Andrews (state rep.).
A recent JMC Analytics poll conducted May 27–28 found Lahn leading Feenstra with 24% to 22% support among 97% of respondents planning to vote, while Steen trailed at 15%, Sherman at 8%, and Andrews at 4%. Over a quarter of respondents (27%) remain undecided.
Fundraising data shows Lahn raised $980,152 for the first half of 2026 compared to Feenstra’s $739,059 during January through May, though Feenstra retains an overall lead with $5.04 million in total contributions.
Feenstra acknowledged Trump’s endorsement, stating: “I’m honored to have earned President Trump’s complete & total endorsement… As Governor, I will stand with President Trump to cut and freeze property taxes, lower costs for families, and put Iowa first.”
The primary winner will face State Auditor Rob Sand in the fall election—a race labeled a “toss up” by nonpartisan analysts. Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart criticized the endorsement as “too little too late,” noting Feenstra’s history of “siding with powerful insiders over working families” and his role in “the largest cuts to Medicaid in history.”