2022 Iowa gubernatorial election
The 2022 Iowa gubernatorial election will be on November 8, 2022, to elect the governor of Iowa. Incumbent Republican Governor Kim Reynolds, who is running for reelection to a second full term,[2] was elected as lieutenant governor in 2014 and assumed the governorship on May 24, 2017, following the resignation of Governor Terry Branstad to take office as the U.S. Ambassador to China. She was elected in her own right in 2018.
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Republican primary
Declared
- Kim Reynolds, incumbent Governor (2017–present)[2]
Declined
- Ashley Hinson, U.S. representative for Iowa's 1st congressional district (2021–present) and former state representative (2017–2021) (running for re-election)[3]
Republican candidates
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Governor Kim Reynolds From Des Moines
Endorsements
Kim Reynolds
- Executive Branch official
- Nikki Haley, 29th United States ambassador to the United Nations (2018–2019) and 116th Governor of South Carolina (2011–2017)[4]
- Organizations
Democratic primary
Declared
- Deidre DeJear, small business owner and nominee for Secretary of State of Iowa in 2018[6][7]
- Kim West[8]
Withdrew
- Ras Smith, state representative for the 62nd district (2017–present)[9][10]
Declined
- Cindy Axne, U.S. representative for Iowa's 3rd congressional district (2019–present) (running for re-election)[11]
- Abby Finkenauer, former U.S. representative for Iowa's 1st congressional district (2019–2021) (running for the U.S. Senate)[12][13][14]
- Rob Sand, Iowa State Auditor (2019–present) (running for re-election)[15][16][17]
Democratic candidates
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Deidre DeJear, businesswoman
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Deidre DeJear | |||
| Democratic | Kim West | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Other parties and independents
Nominee
- Rick Stewart, Libertarian nominee for U.S. Senate in 2020, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture in 2018, and independent candidate for U.S. Senate in 2014[18][19]
Declared
- Robert Bond[8]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[20] | Solid R | March 4, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[21] | Solid R | March 4, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[22] | Safe R | January 26, 2022 |
| Politico[23] | Likely R | April 1, 2022 |
| RCP[24] | Likely R | January 10, 2022 |
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[lower-alpha 1] |
Margin of error |
Kim Reynolds (R) |
Deidre DeJear (D) |
Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selzer & Co. | February 28 – March 2, 2022 | 612 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 51% | 43% | 1%[lower-alpha 2] | 5% |
| Cygnal (R)[upper-alpha 1] | February 20–22, 2022 | 610 (LV) | ± 3.9% | 55% | 38% | – | 7% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kim Reynolds (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | TBD | |||
| Libertarian | Rick Stewart | |||
| Independent | Robert Bond | |||
| Total votes | 100.00% | |||
Notes
- Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear - "Would not vote" (volunteered answer) with 1%
- Partisan clients
- This poll was sponsored by the Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation
References
- https://www.kcci.com/article/iowa-primary-election-results-2022/39501498#:~:text=Deidre%20DeJear%20is%20the%20only%20Democrat%20running%20for%20the%20office.
- Dress, Brad. "Iowa's GOP governor Reynolds launches reelection bid". The Hill. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
- Dunlap, Natalie. "Rep. Ashley Hinson announces reelection campaign, with support of Iowa Republicans, Sen. Ted Cruz". www.dailyiowan.com. The Daily Iowan. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- Brianne Pfannenstiel (May 27, 2021). "Nikki Haley, former ambassador and governor, gives Gov. Kim Reynolds an early reelection endorsement". Des Moines Register.
- "2022 Candidates". www.maggieslist.org. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
- "Democrat Deidre DeJear forms committee to explore run for governor". www.radioiowa.com. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
- Pfannenstiel, Brianne (September 8, 2021). "Democratic State Sen. Pam Jochum might run for Iowa governor in 2022". www.desmoinesregister.com. The Des Moines Register. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
- "Reynolds' challengers hope for lightning strike".
- "State Rep. Ras Smith announces campaign for Iowa governor". www.KCRG.com. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
- Gruber-Miller, Stephen (January 5, 2022). "Democrat Ras Smith suspends campaign for Iowa governor". Des Moines Register. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
- Pfannenstiel, Brianne. "Cindy Axne will run for reelection in Congress, closing the door on Iowa gubernatorial bid". Des Moines Register. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
- "Capitol Ideas: Iowa Democrats hope for big year in 2021". www.thegazette.com. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
- "Iowa taking a hard turn right | Storm Lake Times". www.stormlake.com. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
- Merica, Dan (July 22, 2021). "Abby Finkenauer announces Senate bid in Iowa". CNN. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
- Gruber-Miller, Stephen (December 7, 2021). "Democrat Rob Sand to seek reelection as Iowa state auditor, won't run for governor in 2022". www.desmoinesregister.com. The Des Moines Register. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- "Rob Sand may run for higher office in 2022; Cindy Axne non-committal". Bleeding Heartland. December 16, 2020.
- Murphy, Erin. "Iowa Democrats hope for brighter future". The Gazette.
- Pfannenstiel, Brianne. "Rick Stewart, Iowa Libertarian candidate for governor, wants to 'Make Iowa Nice Again'". Des Moines Register. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
- "2022 a rebuilding year for Iowa Libertarians". www.thegazette.com. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
- "2022 Governor Race Ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
- "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- "2022 Gubernatorial race ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- "Iowa Governor Race 2022". Politico. April 1, 2022.
- "2022 Governor Races". RCP. January 10, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
External links
- Official campaign websites
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