Republican Chris McGowan wins Iowa's 4th Congressional District seat
The gist
Republican Chris McGowan won Iowa's 4th Congressional District, leading Democrat Dave Dawson 62.9 to 37.1 percent.
The seat stays Republican after incumbent Randy Feenstra left to run for governor.
How it unfolded
- Feb 2026President Trump endorsed McGowan's bid for Congress, calling him a "fantastic Candidate."
- Jun 2, 2026McGowan advanced from the Republican primary.
- Sep 18, 2026McGowan addressed voters at a GOP rally headlined by Vice President JD Vance.