Governor of Iowa

Kim Reynolds

Republican · Iowa

43rd Governor of Iowa, in office since 2017. Former Lieutenant Governor. Re-elected in 2022. One of the most conservative governors in the nation. Signed nation's most expansive Education Savings Account program and near-total abortion ban.

Record

One of America's most conservative governors. Created universal school choice via Education Savings Accounts. Signed near-total abortion ban with narrow exceptions. Eliminated state income tax. Strong farm policy advocate and free-market champion.

Legislative Record

Recently signed into law

IA HF 1038 — Opioid Settlement Fund Allocation (Signed into law, Jun 6, 2025)
IA SF 615 — Medicaid Work Requirements (Signed into law, Jun 6, 2025)
IA HF 706 — State Government Reorganization Continuation (Signed into law, May 27, 2025)
IA HF 969 — First-Responder Cancer Benefits Expansion (Signed into law, May 27, 2025)
IA HF 472 — Iowa Anti-SLAPP Act (Signed into law, May 27, 2025)

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