Des Moines, Iowa — Iowa’s first female governor is ruling out a run for federal office and making it clear she’ll seek reelection in 2022.
Governor Kim Reynolds told reporters in Lake View Wednesday she has no intention of running for the U.S. Senate if Republican Senator Chuck Grassley decides not to run for reelection next year. In 2022, Reynolds will be running for reelection.
Reynolds, a Republican, took over as governor four years ago when Terry Branstad resigned to become U.S. Ambassador to China. In 2018, she was elected to a full, four-year term. Several Democrats are considering a run for governor, including State Auditor Rob Sand who won his first statewide race in 2018.
