New campaign fundraising reports show Democrat Rob Sand raised far more money in 2025 than all the other candidates for Iowa governor.
Sand, who currently holds the state auditor position, raised $9.6 million last year without contributions from his wife and in-laws. In 2024, he received $7 million from close family members.
Congressman Randy Feenstra, who is shifti\ng to run for the governor post, led the five-person Republican primary field. He reported raising $4.3 million last year, with about a third of that coming from his congressional campaign.
For the other Republican governor candidates, Adam Steen raised about $500,000 in 2025, and Brad Sherman raised $200,000.
Zach Lahn loaned his campaign $2 million and raised an additional $150,000.
State Representative Eddie Andrews raised $40,000 in 2025.
Statewide and federal candidates in Iowa have to file paperwork by March 13 to officially get on the primary ballot.
There will be a primary election on June 2 to determine which candidates in the Republican and Democratic fields will move onto the November 3, 2026 election.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is not seeking re-election.
