Chris McGowan
Advanced unopposed in the June 2 Republican primary with 99.3% of the vote after incumbent Randy Feenstra and five other candidates withdrew
McGowan is the Republican nominee for this open seat, a fourth-generation Iowan from the district running on an "America First" platform emphasizing border security, agriculture, and reduced federal spending.[3][4]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Positions on the issues
- SupportsExpand immigration enforcement and deportations
McGowan's campaign site calls for completing border security efforts, stopping fentanyl flows, and supporting Immigration and Customs Enforcement's removal operations.[4]
- MixedBroad tariffs on imported goods
McGowan's campaign site says he will support "free and fair-trade agreements" for agricultural goods without detailing a position on broad tariffs.[4]
In their words — priorities
- Create a strong economy, eliminate wasteful federal spending, secure the southern border, support the armed forces and national defense, and protect what he calls Iowa's traditional values.[3]
Background
- McGowan says he was born and raised in Iowa's 4th Congressional District, where his children represent the fifth generation of his family to live in northwest Iowa.[3]
- His campaign site says his great-grandfather was recognized as the state's top per-acre corn producer in 1944, and his mother was raised on a crop and livestock farm near Fonda, Iowa.[4]
Campaign money
Raised $680K · spent $351K · $329K cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗