Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds unexpectedly announced on social media Friday she will not seek reelection to another term as governor — a move that resets the state's political landscape ahead of a 2026 midterm election year. She became Iowa's first female governor in 2017 and won reelection to her first full term in 2018. She was reelected in a landslide victory in 2022. Reynolds has overseen transformational change in Iowa during her tenure as governor, reshaping the state’s tax code, education system and executive branch structure. Tap the link in our bio for more on this story. #Iowa #IApolitics #Election2026