Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds will not seek re-election in 2026 after nearly 10 years serving in the state's highest office, teeing up what may be a competitive Republican gubernatorial primary in 2026.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Friday she would not seek re-election, a decision that means the Republican's time as governor will come to an end just shy of the 10-year mark after the 2026 election.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) announced Friday that she won't seek reelection next year. Why it matters: Reynolds, Iowa's first woman governor, pushed conservative policies on educat